Venezuela’s Gaming Market: A Primer for International Operators
A primer on Venezuela’s four-pillar gaming regulatory framework, recent banking developments, and what’s changing for international operators in 2026.
Nevada gaming regulators eye prediction-style products for their tech – CDC Gaming
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Michigan Hits Pause on Betting Tax Hike
A proposal to raise sports betting taxes in Michigan has encountered a significant roadblock. Lawmakers in both chambers have advanced budget plans that exclude Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s proposal for a per-bet tax on sportsbooks. This omission shows that lawmakers are hesitant to make any drastic changes that could have long-term effects on Michigan’s growing gaming […]
PGCB Urges CFTC to Rein In Prediction Markets Clash
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Urges CFTC to Rein In Prediction Markets as State-Federal Clash Intensifies The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has issued a warning to federal regulators, cautioning that the rapid expansion of prediction markets could undermine years of careful gambling oversight. In a sharply worded memo, the PGCB criticized the Commodity Futures Trading […]
Connecticut Lawmakers Advance New Sports Betting Rules
Connecticut legislators have passed two gambling-related measures that are now heading to Governor Ned Lamont for final approval. The two bills, House Bill 5229 and Senate Bill 296, tackle a similar problem through different means. They aim to tighten oversight over the state’s gambling market, limit potential harm, and ensure regulations keep pace with industry […]
CFTC Targets Minnesota Prediction Markets Ban
FTC Chair Michael Selig monitors Minnesota’s push to ban prediction markets, marking the sixth state battle. Federal lawsuits pile up as courts back CFTC
AGCO Fines Relax Gaming & Arrise Solutions for Unregulated Gambling
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued significant fines to two prominent gaming companies, Relax Gaming Limited and Arrise Solutions Limited, for their involvement in the unregulated gambling market. Both companies have been fined CA$40,000 each after an AGCO investigation revealed their online casino games were available on unlicensed gambling sites, which […]
An American’s Guide to Canada’s Two-Speed Casino Market
Editorial Staff | Posted on May 7, 2026 | While most countries follow a two-speed mix of regulated domestic operators and internationally licensed offshore casinos, Canada’s experience is more visibly split, especially in certain provinces. That’s because the Canadian casino market runs on two tracks. One side features provincially regulated platforms run by the government […]
Nevada Strengthens Casino AML Rules, NGCB Suggests Additional Measures
Earlier this week, the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) adopted new regulations aimed at boosting anti-money laundering (AML) measures. However, Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), (not to be confused with the NGC, although both organizations work closely together) member George Assad wants to create a program that would encourage whistleblowers to report suspicious activity. Nevada Gaming […]
UKGC on the Lookout for Head of Illegal Markets
The United Kingdom’s Gaming Commission (UKGC) announced that it is looking for a head of illegal markets. This comes as Great Britain continues to face increasing pressures from illegal gambling operators. The Head of Illegal Markets Will Assist in Combating Illegal Gambling The UK regulator described the position as a full-time job with a salary […]