PGCB Executive Director Warns About the Impact of Predictions Markets Summary Kevin F. O’Toole, executive director of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), has written to Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation warning that sports prediction markets pose a “significant threat” to state gambling regulation. He argues these platforms classify their contracts as financial derivatives or swaps to […]
New York Nears Pivotal Moment in Downstate Casino Race Summary New York’s downstate casino competition has reached a decisive phase: the five-member Gaming Facility Location Board (GFLB) is set to assess four remaining bids and recommend up to three winners, with the final outcome expected in December. The shortlisted projects are Resorts World New York […]
College Athletes Closer To Pro Sports Betting Approval Summary The Division I Administrative Committee has approved a proposed NCAA rule change that would allow Division I student‑athletes and athletic department staff to wager on professional sports. The measure still needs votes from Divisions II and III before it can take effect on 1 November. Bets […]
Kalshi sues Ohio regulator as states escalate prediction markets crackdown Summary Kalshi has filed suit against the Ohio Casino Control Commission and the Ohio Attorney General in the US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, asking for a preliminary injunction to stop Ohio enforcing state gaming laws against its event contract platform. The […]
Ainsworth CEO Faces Uncertain Future After US Regulator Flags Licensing Concerns Summary Ainsworth Game Technology’s CEO, Harald Neumann, is facing serious licensing hurdles in the United States after the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) urged him to withdraw his gaming licence application amid lingering questions about his alleged ties to a European corruption investigation. Neumann […]
Regulatory crackdown overtakes competition as iGaming industry’s top concern: Survey | AGB Summary The EvenBet Gaming report “iGaming Future 2026: Core Trends and Challenges”, based on surveys of more than 700 industry professionals, finds regulation has become the single biggest concern for iGaming executives (19%), ahead of competition (17%) and responsible gaming (13%). The sector […]
GLI releases one updated and three new modules of its Gaming Security Framework Summary Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has added three new modules and updated one existing module to its Gaming Security Framework (GLI-GSF). The new releases are: GLI-GSF-3 v1.0 – Gaming Information Security (GIS) Controls Audit: Vendor Controls GLI-GSF-4 v1.0 – GIS Controls Audit: […]
NCAA committee backs proposal to allow betting on pro sports Summary The NCAA Division I Administrative Committee has adopted a proposal that would permit student-athletes and athletics department staff to wager on professional sports. The decision is a notable policy shift in collegiate sport governance and still needs approval from Divisions II and III; if […]
Ainsworth CEO’s future in doubt as Nevada regulator recommends licence withdrawal Summary The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has recommended that Ainsworth Game Technology CEO Harald Neumann withdraw his application to renew his Nevada gaming licence following a meeting on 9 October 2025. Neumann, who previously held a licence in Nevada, is subject to routine […]
Exclusive: Evolution wins final battle to unmask secret client behind Black Cube hit Summary Evolution has secured a final-stage legal victory in the New Jersey Supreme Court, forcing private intelligence firm Black Cube to either disclose the identity of its secret client behind the 2021 report or face contempt. The court denied Black Cube leave […]
