Portugal bans Polymarket after flagging suspicious activity
Portugal’s Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos (SRIJ) has ordered the shutdown of Polymarket within 48 hours after noting suspicious betting activity during the...
Kansspelautoriteit targets B2B suppliers in illegal gambling
The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) has widened its scope to target B2B suppliers and providers that enable illegal gambling in the country.In 2026’s regulatory agenda,...
New Finnish Gambling Act formally published
After Finland’s president ratified the new Gambling Act on January 16, 2026, it was formally published, completing the restructuring of the country’s gambling framework.
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ChatGPT to start showing ads in free version
On January 16, 2026, OpenAI announced that ads would be introduced in ChatGPT’s free version for adult, logged-in users in the U.S.An $8-per-month “Go” version will also...
Right to privacy lawsuit against UKGC dismissed in court
On January 19, 2026, the court dismissed Kenny Alexander and Lee Feldman’s civil challenge against the UKGC, where they claimed the regulator violated their right to privacy....
BGC CEO criticizes the UK government’s gambling tax reforms
The Betting and Gaming Council’s (BGC) CEO, Grainne Hurst, has spoken against the UK’s latest gambling tax reforms, stressing that they undermine the competitiveness of the...
Massachusetts judge allows state regulators to ban Kalshi
Suffolk County Superior Court Judge Christopher Barry-Smith has granted Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell a preliminary injunction against Kalshi, allowing...
CFTC head commits to focus on crypto and prediction markets
On January 20, 2026, the CFTC’s chairman, Michael Selig, announced that the regulator will “future-proof” itself to better navigate new financial technologies like...
1xBet achieved growth and global expansion in 2025
2025 was a year of scaling and progress for 1xBet, as the company recorded high-profile partnerships, received prestigious awards, and strengthened its presence in important...
