US Kinston council candidate arrested for illegal gambling
Former Kinston council candidate and community activist in North Carolina, Quarla Blackwell, is facing charges in connection with operating an illegal online casino on...
Football Australia bans players linked to match-fixing
Football Australia has imposed multi-year bans on four professional players after investigations revealed match-fixing breaches.Clayton Lewis and Kearyn Baccus have been...
Japan to remove tax on casino winnings for foreigners
Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) published a policy statement that the country aims to introduce a new tax measure, which would exempt non-resident players from paying...
Nebraska launches gambling self-exclusion program
The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission (NRGC) has officially launched the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (NVSEP), which aims to bring higher responsible gaming...
Powerball Lottery player wins $1.8B on Christmas Eve drawing
On December 24, 2025, an Arkansas player won the $1.8 billion Powerball Lottery during the Christmas Eve drawing, making it the second-largest lottery windfall in U.S....
Chicago to raise sports betting tax by 10.25% in 2026
The Chicago City Council has passed the city’s 2026 budget plan, which will include a 10.25% tax on gambling revenue and is expected to take effect on January 1, 2026.On...
Crypto.com stops offering event contracts in 9 US states
After various enforcement actions and investigations, Crypto.com has stopped offering sports event contracts in 9 U.S. states.The company has confirmed that it has...
Bulgaria creates AML task force to exit FATF grey list
Bulgaria’s Interior Minister Daniel Mitov has announced that the government is creating a specialized task force to fight against money laundering crimes in an effort to...
Rank Group’s Spanish operations hit with €7.1M payment fraud
Owner of Grosvenor Casinos and Mecca Bingo, Rank Group, revealed the company is facing major financial difficulties after a €7.1 million payment fraud in its Spanish...
