Gaming regulators from the United States and abroad have intensified efforts to bring the legal battle over Kalshi’s sports event contracts before the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing that conflicting federal court rulings have created uncertainty for gambling oversight, consumer protections and tribal gaming rights. The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) and the North American Gaming Regulators Association (NAGRA) submitted...
Bookmaker investment in British horse racing has fallen sharply over the past year, with new analysis highlighting a significant reduction in sponsorship activity following recent gambling tax increases. Data reviewed by the Racing Post shows that bookmaker-backed sponsorship of British races dropped by 17% between January and September 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier. The decline comes...
Coinbase Financial Markets has agreed to stop offering new sports-related event contracts to Michigan customers and close remaining open positions by October 10, 2026, under an arrangement reached with state authorities. The deadline is 12:00 a.m. Eastern time on October 10. The agreement covers contracts traded on KalshiEX and other designated contract markets. Michigan officials classify sports-related event contracts as...
Wynn Al Marjan Island has unveiled plans for a 98-berth superyacht marina at its integrated resort in Ras Al Khaimah, giving guests arriving by sea direct access to the property. The marina will accommodate superyachts and megayachts up to 85 metres and is scheduled to open alongside the wider resort in 2027. Wynn says it will have capacity for more...
Greek authorities have filed complaints against 18 influencers over the promotion of illegal gambling as the country expands enforcement beyond unlicensed operators to people and online channels that help advertise them. Economy and Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis confirmed the cases during a briefing at the Hellenic Gaming Commission on October 6. The complaints are currently at the preliminary investigation stage,...
Bloomberry Resorts Corp has expanded its Philippine online gaming business with the launch of OnlyFun.PH, a new platform that combines regulated gaming with livestreamed entertainment and creator-led content. The Solaire operator describes OnlyFun.PH as the Philippines’ first regulated live interactive entertainment platform of its kind. The service forms part of Bloomberry’s FUNaloMAX portfolio and is designed for users seeking mobile...
Informa has announced plans to acquire events organizer Clarion for £2.24 billion while simultaneously launching a process to separate its Taylor & Francis academic publishing division, marking a significant restructuring of the UK-listed group as it increases its focus on business-to-business events. The transaction will see Informa purchase Clarion from private equity firm Blackstone, adding more than 100 event brands...
Three Rank Group-owned casino operators have agreed to pay more than £5 million after the Gambling Commission (UKGC) identified anti-money laundering and safer-gambling failures across their land-based businesses. The settlement covers Grosvenor Casinos Limited, Grosvenor Casinos (GC) Limited and Gaming Group Limited, which operate 51 casinos across Great Britain. The companies must also undergo a third-party audit of their AML...
Nolimit City has released Gator Hunters 2, returning to the swamp-themed setting of its earlier Gator Hunters slot with new Fire Zone mechanics, upgraded Revolvers and a maximum payout of 30,000x the base bet. The sequel launched across Nolimit City partner casinos on October 6, 2026. It uses a 6×5 grid and Scatter Wins, awarding payouts when eight or more matching...
UK Tote Group chief executive Alex Frost will step down at the end of 2026 after nearly nine years in the role, with James Coxon appointed as his successor. Frost will remain with the business during the transition, serving as an executive director in 2027 before moving into a non-executive board role. “It has been a great honour to lead...