UKGC operating costs increase by 49% reaching £60.3M
In its annual report published on January 7, 2026, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) disclosed that its operating costs for the year 2024-25 jumped from £40.4 million to...
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Kalshi CEO supports prediction market insider trading bill
On January 7, 2026, Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour confirmed that the company supports proposed legislation to ban government officials from insider trading on prediction markets.
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Polymarket refuses payouts on US-Venezuela bets
Prediction market platform Polymarket has refused to settle millions of dollars in bet payments linked to the US invading Venezuela, arguing that President Maduro’s capture...
New York restricts loot boxes on Roblox and other platforms
New York is introducing new laws to regulate digital platforms like Roblox, where children are allowed to spend real money without adult oversight, and protect minors from...
Google’s new policy to permit ads for prediction markets
On January 5, 2026, Google announced that advertising for prediction markets will be allowed starting from January 21, 2026.The policy change is part of Google’s...
Indiana’s online lottery authorization bill moves forward
On January 6, 2026, the Indiana House Public Policy Committee voted by a majority to move forward with the proposal to authorize online lottery ticket sales.The Hoosier...
Turkey’s MASAK tasked with fighting money laundering
From February 1, 2026, Turkey’s Financial Crimes Investigation Board, MASAK, will assume responsibility for preventing money laundering and terrorist financing by supervising...
iGaming in 2026: What to Expect in the Second Half of the Year
Six months ago, many of the biggest conversations in iGaming were just speculations, but today, they are business decisions. Operators are dealing with higher compliance...
Interview with Elmo Kukkonen – Casino Expert at Bojoko
AffPapa recently spoke with Elmo Kukkonen, casino expert at Bojoko, about the impact of evolving UK regulation on the pace of new online casino launches. He explains why...