Nebraska online sports betting measures qualify for November 2026 ballot vote Suswati Basu Nebraska voters will get a say on two online sports wagering proposals in the November 2026 general election. The Secretary of State’s office said August 21 that both petition campaigns gathered enough valid signatures to make the ballot. “The Secretary … Continue reading Nebraska online sports betting measures qualify for November 2026 ballot vote
Ontario regulator AGCO fines Betty Gaming after underage gambling failures uncovered online Suswati Basu The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has fined Betty Gaming Ltd. C$ 120,000 after determining weaknesses in the company’s age-verification and player eligibility systems let underage users access its Betty.ca online gambling platform. AGCO penalizes Betty Gaming Ltd. … Continue reading Ontario regulator AGCO fines Betty Gaming after underage gambling failures uncovered online
Arizona orders five online gambling operators to halt activities Suswati Basu Arizona gambling regulators have expanded their enforcement campaign against unlicensed online gambling operators, issuing cease-and-desist orders to five platforms after investigations the state says uncovered illegal gambling activity and access by underage users. The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced enforcement actions … Continue reading Arizona orders five online gambling operators to halt activities
Interpol global crackdown targets online gambling scams and cybercrime Suswati Basu More than 5,800 people have been arrested and approximately $ 293 million in illicit assets have been intercepted or frozen after Interpol led a global crackdown on cyber-enabled financial crime, including illegal online gambling, business email compromise, investment fraud, romance scams and … Continue reading Interpol global crackdown targets online gambling scams and cybercrime
Nationalists promise Malta veto against proposed European Union online gambling tax Suswati Basu Malta’s opposition Nationalist Party says it would block any attempt to introduce a European Union-wide online gambling tax, arguing the measure would hurt Malta’s economy and weaken regulated operators across Europe. Speaking during a European Parliament plenary debate on future … Continue reading Nationalists promise Malta veto against proposed European Union online gambling tax
Oklahoma lawmakers override veto expanding criminal ban against online sweepstakes gambling Suswati Basu Oklahoma lawmakers have finalized a major expansion of the state’s gambling restrictions after voting to override Gov. Kevin Stitt’s veto of Senate Bill 1589. The measure updates Oklahoma’s criminal gambling statute to specifically address online casino-style games, sweepstakes operations, and … Continue reading Oklahoma lawmakers override veto expanding criminal ban against online sweepstakes gambling
Alberta approves 28 operators ahead of regulated online gambling market launch Paul McNally Alberta is moving closer to the launch of its regulated online gambling market after provincial regulators approved 28 operators to enter the province ahead of the July 13 opening date. An updated list released by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & … Continue reading Alberta approves 28 operators ahead of regulated online gambling market launch
Alberta online gambling expansion sparks concern among First Nations casino operators Paul McNally Alberta is moving ahead with plans to expand online gambling, a shift that is already raising concern among some First Nations leaders who rely heavily on revenue from brick-and-mortar casinos. The province is aiming to launch its new iGaming system … Continue reading Alberta online gambling expansion sparks concern among First Nations casino operators
Online sports betting grows rapidly as concerns about risks rise across the US, survey shows Suswati Basu Online sports betting is becoming a routine part of daily life across the United States, with participation continuing to climb even as unease about its effects grows. A new national survey released April 13 shows both … Continue reading Online sports betting grows rapidly as concerns about risks rise across the US, survey shows
Maine tribes move to join casino lawsuit over exclusive online gambling law Suswati Basu Four federally recognized tribes in Maine are stepping directly into a federal lawsuit over the state’s new online gambling law, moving to defend a system that gives them exclusive access to the casino market. In a filing dated April … Continue reading Maine tribes move to join casino lawsuit over exclusive online gambling law
