Event Contracts Under Fire: CFTC Questions If New Trading Products Are Just "Backdoor Gambling"
Andrew O'Malley •
2025-03-20 08:46:39
Event contracts, which allow traders to bet on specific outcomes in areas such as sports, politics, and entertainment, have surged in popularity but now face intense regulatory scrutiny in the U.S. The Commodity Futures Trading C...
India Creates Distinct Digital Gaming Category in 2025 Income Tax Bill
Karina Allan •
2025-03-19 12:14:21
In a landmark development for India's booming digital entertainment sector, the Income Tax Bill 2025 has established a separate category for online gaming, distinguishing it from traditional gambling and lotteries for taxation pu...
Alabama's Poarch Band of Creek Indians Lobbies for Sports Betting in Tribal Compact Renewals
Justin Ward •
2025-03-19 11:43:35
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI), Alabama's only federally recognized tribe, has launched an aggressive campaign to include sports betting in upcoming tribal compact negotiations.
Following strategic acquisitions, new l...
North Carolina Police Seize 106 Illegal Gambling Machines in Charlotte Arcade Raid
Andrew O'Malley •
2025-03-18 08:22:56
In a significant crackdown on illegal gambling, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) officers seized 106 illegal gambling machines and more than $12,000 in cash during a raid on a west Charlotte arcade.
The operatio...
Atlantic City's Ocean Casino Resort Rebrands with $10M LED Signage Overhaul
Jeremy Olson •
2025-03-18 08:21:35
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City is shedding its iconic "OCEAN" lettering in favor of a cutting-edge LED display system, marking one of the final steps in the property's years-long transformation.
The $10 million signage ...
UKGC Pilots "Frictionless" Financial Risk Checks for Online Gamblers
Karina Allan •
2025-03-17 10:25:18
Britain's gambling regulator is testing a new approach to protecting vulnerable players without disrupting recreational bettors.
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) launched a six-month pilot program in August 2024 to evaluate ...
New Zealand's Upcoming Controversial Online Gambling Licensing Scheme
Justin Ward •
2025-03-17 09:53:31
New Zealand is rolling the dice on a controversial new online gambling policy.
By 2026, the government will auction 15 online casino licenses, effectively ending the country's long-standing prohibition on domestic online casi...
VR Poker Rooms: Players Can Now Bluff via Avatar Gestures
Jeremy Olson •
2025-03-05 22:13:05
Virtual reality poker is not just about dealing cards in a digital space anymore.
In 2025, VR poker rooms have evolved to let players bluff using avatar gestures, facial expressions, and even interactive props. This breakthro...
The Impact of Promotional Tax Deductions on Colorado's Sportsbooks
Jeremy Olson •
2025-03-05 22:06:43
Colorado’s sports betting market has experienced significant shifts since the state legalized wagering in May 2020.
One of the most debated policy changes is the gradual elimination of promotional tax deductions for sportsboo...
Brazil's iGaming Gold Rush: How Local Operators Outmaneuver Global Giants
Justin Ward •
2025-03-05 21:52:31
Brazil’s foray into iGaming has sparked a digital gold rush.
With sports betting legalized since December 2018 and regulations only finalized in 2023, the market officially launched in 2024 and quickly emerged as one of the l...
