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UK
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
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Diego Simeone named ambassador for Betinia and CampoBet Betinia and CampoBet have named Diego Simeone as their official ambassador, placing one of football’s most respected figures at the centre of
diego simeone named ambassador for betinia and campobet
Kalshi
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
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USA
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
polymarket refuses payouts on us venezuela bets
New York
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
new york restricts loot boxes on roblox and other platforms
Google
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
google’s new policy to permit ads for prediction markets
Indiana
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
indiana’s online lottery authorization bill moves forward
Turkey
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
turkey’s masak tasked with fighting money laundering
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
igaming 2026 what to expect from the industry