As Thailand faces a period of political instability, efforts to legalize casinos and online gambling have triggered widespread backlash. Opposition parties and civic groups have unified in demanding the full withdrawal of two controversial bills currently under parliamentary consideration. Opposition Unites Against Casino Bill and Awaits Court Ruling As reported by The Nation, during the opening of the new parliamentary...
Indonesia is advancing a more aggressive regulatory approach to combat online gambling, with government officials confirming that a new government regulation is being finalized. This regulation aims not only to increase enforcement but also to assign clear responsibilities to digital stakeholders such as internet service providers, fintech firms, and online platforms. Comprehensive Policy Targets Platforms and Youth Protection The upcoming...
On July 3, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta released a formal 33-page legal opinion declaring that daily fantasy sports (DFS) platforms—including pick’em and draft-style contests offered by companies like DraftKings, FanDuel, and Underdog—constitute illegal gambling under California law. The opinion was issued at the request of Assemblymember Tom Lackey, pursuant to Government Code section 12519, which authorizes the Department...
Cleveland Guardians right-hander Luis Ortiz has been placed on paid, non-disciplinary leave by Major League Baseball as the league investigates two pitches he threw that reportedly coincided with suspicious betting activity. According to multiple reports, the action came just hours before Ortiz was scheduled to start Thursday’s game against the Chicago Cubs. Sources told ESPN that the probe revolves around...
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas has agreed to an $850,000 settlement following allegations of religious discrimination and retaliation, resolving a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The resolution includes not just monetary compensation, but also mandatory structural changes to workplace policy and oversight mechanisms that will remain in effect for three years. Filed in the U.S....
Portugal’s online gambling sector experienced its first quarter-on-quarter decline in gross revenue in nearly three years, signaling a potential plateau after a long period of uninterrupted growth. While year-on-year figures remain positive, data for Q1 2025 suggest the market may be entering a phase of consolidation. According to the Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos (SRIJ) [pdf], gross online...
In response to mounting legal uncertainty, PrizePicks has switched its daily fantasy sports (DFS) offering in California from the traditional against-the-house Pick’em format to the peer-to-peer Arena model. This shift comes just ahead of an anticipated opinion from California Attorney General Rob Bonta, which could rule daily fantasy sports illegal for real money in the state. The original Pick’em game...
A California court has denied Underdog Sports’ request to block Attorney General Rob Bonta from issuing his long-anticipated legal opinion on the legality of daily fantasy sports (DFS) in the state. The ruling comes as both Underdog and PrizePicks, two leading DFS operators, adjust their strategies ahead of Bonta’s expected decision, which may declare most DFS formats, including peer-to-peer games,...
Gila River Resorts & Casinos has unveiled a brand-new bingo venue at its Santan Mountain location in Chandler, Arizona, adding an exciting new layer to its entertainment offerings. The launch marks a significant expansion of Gila River’s gaming portfolio, coinciding with a special grand opening celebration slated for August 29 through September 1. Located at 7101 Gilbert Road, the Santan...
A controversial tax amendment tucked into the Senate-passed version of President Donald Trump’s sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) is drawing sharp criticism from gamblers, lawmakers, and gaming industry stakeholders. If approved by the House and signed into law, the change could upend the financial viability of professional gambling in the United States. Under the revised tax code language,...