Alex Smith named Fanatics Chief Legal Officer
On March 16, 2026, Fanatics Betting and Gaming announced the appointment of Alex Smith as Chief Legal Officer to lead legal, regulatory, compliance, and government affairs...
Minnesota to ban prediction markets and sweepstakes casinos
On March 16, 2026, Minnesota lawmakers introduced two bills against prediction market platforms and online sweepstakes casinos in an effort to prohibit both.Senate File...
Kansspelcommissie investigates Eden Hazard’s Stake promo
The Belgian Gaming Commission has launched an investigation into Eden Hazard’s ambassador role with Stake in order to assess the promotional content and understand whether it...
BGC reveals over £60M illegal bets placed during Cheltenham
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has revealed that more than £60 million was potentially placed in bets with illegal operators during the Cheltenham Festival.The...
Colombia to impose new 16% consumption tax on gambling
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has signed new decrees to increase taxes after an economic and environmental emergency in Colombia.One of the decrees is the addition...
Korea to reward citizens who report illegal sports betting
Korea is urging its citizens to report illegal sports betting activity through the Illegal Sports Toto Reporting Center, reminding them that those who report will receive...
MGM Resorts to commit $450M to Osaka project
MGM Resorts has positioned MGM Osaka as the biggest integrated resort in the world after Marina Bay Sands, as the group plans to invest $450 million in equity to show its...
Philippines targets influencers promoting illegal gambling
The Philippines’ gaming regulator (PAGCOR) is targeting a group of social media influencers who are accused of promoting illegal online gambling platforms.The country’s...
EU court to allow freezing offshore operator bank accounts
On March 5, 2026, Advocate General Rimvydas Norkus from the Court of Justice of the European Union clarified that it’s possible that authorities will be allowed to freeze the...
