California judge allows cardrooms to offer blackjack
On June 30, 2026, Superior Court Judge Richard Darwin ruled that cardrooms would be allowed to continue offering blackjack, stating that Attorney General Rob Bonta’s...
France adds mandatory betting loss limits for young adults
The National Assembly of France has amended the Professional Sports Bill to include new protections for players and athletes, introducing loss limits for users aged 18 to 25....
North Carolina to introduce 23% tax on sports betting
On June 30, 2026, North Carolina shared its budget for 2027, which revealed that lawmakers are planning to increase the sports betting tax for operators to 23%, compared to...
1xBet’s approach to sports partnerships brings fans closer
The way people follow sports has changed. Watching a match is only one part of being a fan today. Supporters keep up with teams on social media, watch exclusive videos,...
Austria launches public review of draft gambling reforms
The government of Austria has agreed on new gambling reforms, which are set to launch a regulated iGaming market for operators, with a public consultation on the draft laws...
Kalshi blocked from offering prediction market in Michigan
On June 29, 2026, a Michigan judge ordered Kalshi to stop offering its prediction market products to residents after Attorney General Dana Nessel accused the platform of...
Ex-UK MP Craig Williams admits guilt in election betting case
Craig Williams, a former Member of Parliament and private secretary to the UK’s ex-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has pleaded guilty to charges of using non-public information...
Italy introduces new gambling bonus rules for operators
Italy’s gambling regulator, the Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM), has published a new clarification on bonuses and promotional offers for licensed operators.The ADM...
Betfred faces £900K fine for social responsibility breaches
The UK Gambling Commission has imposed a £900,000 penalty on Betfred’s operator, Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited, over failures in social responsibility licensing requirements.
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