Lula Administration Threatens Shutdown of Brazil Betting Sector
Brazil's Lula administration again threatened to shut down the country's online betting sector on September 17-18, 2026, creating immediate uncertainty for regulated operators.
Regulation
Licensing, enforcement, and rule changes across the world's regulated gambling markets.
UK Remote Gambling Revenue Surges as Betting Shops Close
UK Gambling Commission released 2025-26 statistics showing remote gaming up 6.9% while traditional betting shops declined 3.6%, widening the digital shift.
Problem Gambling Rates Stable Despite Market Growth
UK Gambling Survey data shows problem gambling prevalence held flat even as remote gaming revenue surged 6.9%, suggesting regulatory framework is working.
Betfred's Two UKGC Settlements in Seven Months
Betfred's Petfre and Done Brothers entities paid the UK Gambling Commission £1.725 million in two settlements since December 2025 for one recurring gap.
Ryan Gold Case Draws Massachusetts and Arizona Regulators
Ryan Gold, suspended by the NFL for leaking Arizona Cardinals draft plans, now faces betting-pattern probes from Massachusetts and Arizona regulators too.
Pennsylvania Skill Games Must Shut Down by October 13
Pennsylvania skill games face an October 13 shutdown deadline after the state Supreme Court ruled the roughly 70,000 devices are unlicensed slot machines.
DCMS Weighs Widening Unlicensed Gambling Sponsorship Ban
DCMS's consultation on banning unlicensed gambling sponsorship closed September 9, and a UK research consortium wants it extended to licensed operators too.
Connecticut Orders Polymarket, Robinhood to Stop Sports Bets
Connecticut hit Polymarket, Robinhood, Coinbase and six other prediction markets with cease-and-desist orders and subpoenaed 29 payment, data and media firms.
Pennsylvania Moves to Close the Self-Exclusion Credit Gap
Pennsylvania's gaming board wants credit and cashless accounts frozen within two days of self-exclusion, and marketing banned until you ask to return.
Congress Stalls Gambling Loss Deduction Repeal Three Times
Congress has blocked repeal of the 90% gambling loss deduction cap three times since July 2025, and no legislative vehicle remains this year to fix it.
Anthony and Laura Lee Plead Guilty in Election Betting Case
Anthony Lee and wife Laura Lee pleaded guilty September 10 to cheating under the Gambling Act 2005 over bets on the 2024 UK election date pre-announcement.
Ruth Evans Appointed Chair of the UK Gambling Commission
Ruth Evans, founder of Stop Scams UK, is named Chair of the UK Gambling Commission from 30 September, ending a 20 month gap since Marcus Boyle's exit.