High 5 Entertainment has encountered a significant legal setback in California after the Superior Court of San Francisco denied four separate motions submitted by the company. The lawsuit, filed on December 30, 2024, by plaintiff Thomas Portugal, challenges the legality of High 5’s sweepstakes-based gaming platform and its compliance with California’s gambling laws. The motions denied by the court included...
SEGG Media has announced a significant return to the American lottery sector through the revival of its Lottery.com brand. The relaunch includes two major initiatives: a nationwide lottery rewards program and affiliate agreements with state-run iLottery operations in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Michigan. The decision comes at a time of heightened lottery activity, with the Powerball jackpot reaching $1.3 billion. This surge in attention provides SEGG Media with a...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has underscored the crucial role of licensed online gaming in supporting the government’s budget priorities, while raising alarms over the risks posed by unregulated operators. A report submitted to the House Committee on Games and Amusements revealed that from January to July 2025, the regulated sector generated PHP69 billion (US$1.2 billion) in license fees. Licensed Sector Drives Billions...
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to deepen its presence in Asia through a newly signed multi-year collaboration with Galaxy Macau Integrated Resort. The agreement will see three UFC Fight Night events take place at the resort’s flagship Galaxy Arena between 2026 and 2029, marking a significant step in Macau’s ambitions to position itself as a regional hub for global sporting spectacles. Long-Term Commitment...
Polymarket, the blockchain-powered prediction market that made headlines during the 2024 presidential election, has officially secured approval to resume operations in the United States. The move comes after the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a no-action letter to QCX, a derivatives exchange that Polymarket acquired earlier this summer. Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan celebrated the decision almost immediately after the...
Colin Cowherd’s media network, The Volume, has signed a major partnership agreement with Hard Rock Bet, shifting away from its previous relationship with DraftKings. The multimillion-dollar deal installs Hard Rock Bet as the network’s presenting sponsor and exclusive sportsbook partner, covering all podcasts, digital shows, and social media platforms. The agreement significantly expands Hard Rock’s visibility within the sports media space, while positioning The Volume...
The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) has once again taken action against Unibet, operated by Optdeck Service Ltd., for repeated violations of Dutch gambling laws. The regulator announced that the company now faces a penalty order requiring it to pay €75,000 for every week a violation occurs, capped at €450,000. This order will remain in force until August 20, 2028....
The Delhi High Court has instructed the Indian government to take swift action in constituting a regulatory authority and finalizing rules for the newly passed Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. During a hearing on Tuesday, September 2, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the court that steps to establish the authority and enact necessary regulations were already in progress. The government’s stance is that while it supports...
Delta Corp, a prominent Mumbai-based gaming and hospitality firm, has announced a temporary halt on its ambitious Rs 2,000-2,500 crore integrated resort-cum-casino township in Goa, India. The decision stems from uncertainty surrounding proposed changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework, which may significantly impact the viability of the project. The company has stated that the development will remain on...
The UK’s advertising regulator, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), has introduced significant changes to the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) Code, aiming to close a loophole that allowed overseas gambling operators to promote their services to UK consumers without adhering to strict regulations. This amendment, effective from September 1, 2025, ensures that all licensed gambling operators, regardless of where they are based, must follow...