Denmark Blocks Polymarket and 97 Other Gambling Sites
Denmark's Spillemyndigheden ordered DNS blocks on Polymarket and 97 other unlicensed gambling sites from August 18, 2026, citing war-betting integrity complaints.
Bettors Corner
What industry and regulatory changes actually mean for the people placing the bets.
Colorado's Betting Law Leaves Winning Bettors Unprotected
Colorado's SB26-131 caps sportsbook deposits at six a day and bans credit cards, but a stripped clause means books can still limit winning bettors.
Congress Presses FanDuel to Scrap Its VIP Rewards Program
Lawmakers gave FanDuel CEO Christian Genetski until Aug. 24 to answer questions on its VIP program after a bettor lost $1.5M and got a Bryce Harper video.
Prediction Market Bets Skip the Safer-Gambling Warnings
Nearly half of digital sports betting ads in 2026 skipped safer-gambling messaging, as prediction markets face suits over acting like unlicensed sportsbooks.
BetGuard Self-Exclusion Doesn't Reach Past Ontario
Ontario's BetGuard self-exclusion tool blocks 75-plus licensed betting sites, but new research finds most of Canada still can't self-exclude nationally.
UKGC Sets Deposit Thresholds for Financial Risk Checks
The UK Gambling Commission set deposit-based thresholds for financial risk checks, moving past its pilot as racing warns of a 250 million pound revenue hit.
The Gambling Loss Deduction Cap Hits US Bettors in 2026
From 2026, US bettors can deduct only 90% of gambling losses, so break-even and winning bettors can owe federal tax on money they never actually pocketed.
Massachusetts Drags Sportsbook Account Limits Into the Open
Massachusetts now forces sportsbooks to explain account limits within 48 hours. Here is how sportsbook account limits work and what bettors can now demand.
UK Financial Risk Checks: What Bettors Need to Know
UK financial risk checks are moving from pilot toward rollout. Here is what triggers a check, what data operators see, and what it means for you as a bettor.
World Cup 2026 Betting: Where North American Fans Can Legally Bet
A guide to World Cup 2026 betting for North American fans: which markets allow legal online wagering, how access has widened, and what to keep in mind.
UK Deposit Limits: What the New Rules Mean for Your Account
New UK deposit limit rules will make it easier to cap what you deposit. Here is what the requirements mean for your betting account and how to use them.