US iGaming Legalization Is Stuck: Here Is Why
US iGaming legalization has stalled at eight states while sports betting spread nationwide. The reasons are structural, and they cap operator growth for years.
Regulation
Licensing, enforcement, and rule changes across the world's regulated gambling markets.
Carruthers Named CEO of UAE Regulator GCGRA
The UAE's gaming regulator GCGRA named former Crown Resorts CEO Ciaran Carruthers as chief executive, filling a seat empty since Kevin Mullally left in 2025.
UK Remote Gaming Duty Hits 40%: What Operators Do Now
UK Remote Gaming Duty rose from 21% to 40% on 1 April 2026. Flutter and Entain flagged nine-figure profit hits as operators rebuild their UK product mix.
US Sports Betting Taxes Are Squeezing Operator Margins
Rising US sports betting taxes, led by Illinois's per-wager fee, are forcing operator surcharges, thinner promotions and a rethink of state economics.
Prediction Markets Have Become Sports Betting's Rival
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket clear billions in sports trades monthly, and a CFTC rule plus a federalism fight will decide their future.
iGaming Regulation in 2026: The New Operating System
iGaming regulation in 2026 has stopped being a compliance cost. It now decides where capital flows, which products ship and which markets open. A trend report.
UKGC Fines Stakelogic £122,835 for Slot Spin Speed Breaches
The UK Gambling Commission has fined slot supplier Stakelogic BV £122,835 after 16 online games breached the mandatory 2.5 second minimum spin speed rule.
Brazil Decree Lets State Freeze Illegal Betting Funds
Brazil has enacted Decree 13,033, letting authorities freeze and seize illegal betting operators' funds within 24 hours as its regulated market turns one.
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.
AI Is Now the First Line of Player Protection
AI responsible gambling tools in 2026 can detect risky play in real time and trigger interventions, but they raise hard questions about accuracy and trust.
UKGC Extends Implementation Window for New Deposit Limit Rules
The UK Gambling Commission has granted operators an implementation extension for its new deposit limit requirements, easing the platform compliance timeline.
UK Gambling Commission Sets GBP26m Illegal Market Strategy
The UK Gambling Commission has set out how it will deploy GBP26 million to disrupt illegal online gambling, including expanded staffing and domain blocking.