Thailand’s newly appointed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reinstated the country’s long-standing ban on poker, reversing a recent move by his predecessor that had briefly legalized the card game. Acting also in his capacity as Minister of the Interior, Anutin signed a ministerial order this week that immediately reimposed the nationwide prohibition on poker games. The decision annuls an earlier order...
The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) has cleared the way for sports wagering to debut across the state, issuing a wave of temporary licenses to leading operators ahead of the December 1, 2025 launch date. The commission distributed nine temporary online sports betting licenses, marking a major milestone for Missouri’s upcoming market. Among those approved are industry giants DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars,...
Sportradar Group AG has been granted a gaming-related vendor license by the United Arab Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), marking a pivotal step in the nation’s path toward a regulated commercial gaming industry. The authorization, which takes effect immediately, enables the Switzerland-based company to deliver its data-driven technology, sports analytics, and integrity services to licensed gaming operators within...
DraftKings Inc. has made a significant move into the prediction market industry by acquiring Railbird Technologies Inc. and its subsidiary, Railbird Exchange, LLC, a company licensed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to operate a regulated event contracts exchange. This acquisition marks an important step in DraftKings’ strategic expansion beyond traditional sports betting, as it sets the stage for the...
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has put forward a proposal to the Ministry of Finance, calling for a significant increase in the daily betting cap on international football, horse racing, and greyhound racing. This proposal is designed to strengthen the competitiveness of licensed operators in the country and tackle the growing issue of illegal gambling platforms that currently operate...
As the NBA continues to expand its partnership with legalized sports betting, Commissioner Adam Silver is raising alarms about the potential risks that come with this burgeoning industry. Once a vocal supporter of legalizing sports betting, Silver is now calling for stronger regulation to safeguard the integrity of the game, protect players, and curb the negative behaviors tied to betting. His remarks...
Platinum Gaming Limited, the operator of popular UK gambling websites like unibet.co.uk and uk.bingo.com, has been hit with a £10 million penalty by the UK Gambling Commission. This fine comes after a thorough investigation uncovered a series of serious failings in both the company’s anti-money laundering (AML) controls and its social responsibility procedures. The Commission’s findings have highlighted significant shortcomings in the...
Wisconsin lawmakers are moving forward with a bipartisan proposal that could transform the state’s gambling landscape by authorizing online sports betting. The measure, introduced last week, seeks to extend wagering opportunities beyond the confines of tribal casinos and into the digital realm — a step that would align Wisconsin with most of the country. Currently, sports betting in Wisconsin is...
Betfred has cautioned that its entire network of UK betting shops could vanish if Chancellor Rachel Reeves proceeds with a plan to increase gambling taxes. The bookmaker’s chairman and co-founder, Fred Done, said a tax hike would threaten the survival of all 1,287 outlets and put roughly 7,500 jobs at risk. “This is the biggest threat I have known since...
The Netherlands’ gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has announced plans to introduce a new type of exploitation license, marking a significant step in modernizing the country’s regulatory framework for land-based gaming establishments. The forthcoming license is designed to bring greater structure and transparency to how gaming operations are authorized and managed. It reflects the regulator’s broader agenda to streamline the...