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Kasinohai releases study of 50 online casinos ahead of Finnish reforms
Kasinohai has released a study of 50 online casinos serving Finnish players, finding that advertised wagering requirements frequently understated the total stakes
1win expands its prediction markets with crypto forecasts
Cryptocurrency has become one of the fastest-growing categories within prediction markets, as traders and investors increasingly look beyond price charts to speculate
AffPapa Exclusive: Georg Heinrich on the Threat of Fake DMCA Claims
Only half of 2026 has passed, but if there’s one industry that has truly felt the pressure of search rankings, it’s iGaming.
CJEU upholds $854K fine on YouTube over illegal gambling ads
On July 16, 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled that a 2022 Italian court decision imposing a
Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro prohibits public betting platform ads
Brazil’s state capital, Rio de Janeiro, has officially banned the advertisement of sports betting and gambling platforms in public spaces under Decree
Google bans prediction market ads in Michigan and New York
Effective from July 13, 2026, Google announced that it has banned the advertisement of prediction market platforms in Michigan and New York.
New US bill to require facial recognition for sportsbooks
U.S. House Representatives have proposed a new bipartisan bill on July 15, 2026, aiming to introduce mandatory facial recognition and age check
UK DCMS opens consultation on illegal operators’ sponsorships
The UK’s Department for Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) launched a consultation into the potential ban of gambling advertisements and sponsorships by
