European black market action continues with Swiss raids Summary Swiss authorities, led by the Swiss Federal Casino Commission (ESBK) and police, raided an illegal gambling den in St. Gallen and a related site in Rüti, Zurich. Officers found 26 people on site, two slot machines, a poker room, IT equipment and seized over CHF 10,000. […]
Matchbook to launch UK prediction markets in January as it eyes U.S. expansion | Yogonet International Summary Matchbook will debut a UK prediction-market platform in January, operating under its existing UK Gambling Commission exchange licence. The initial product will focus on sports markets and include a white-label version for easyBet. The platform uses the same […]
Federal judge pauses Connecticut crackdown on prediction market operator Kalshi Summary A federal judge has ordered Connecticut regulators to pause enforcement of a cease-and-desist directive against prediction market operator Kalshi, temporarily blocking state action until a February 12 hearing in U.S. District Court. The court approved a joint stipulation setting a timetable: Connecticut’s Department of […]
Crypto.com, Kalshi launch industry coalition as state challenges mount | Yogonet International Summary Crypto.com and prediction-market operator Kalshi have launched the Coalition for Prediction Markets (CPM), a new industry group set up to defend federal oversight of prediction markets as a growing number of US states press enforcement actions. Founding members include Coinbase, Robinhood and […]
Rep. Dina Titus asks Committee Chair for expedited hearing on FAIR BET Act Summary Congresswoman Dina Titus has written to the Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee asking for an expedited hearing on the Fair Accounting for Income from Betting Earnings and Taxation (FAIR BET) Act. The bill seeks to reverse a Senate […]
ICE Barcelona targets record-breaking 400 regulators as industry comes together to combat illegal gambling – G3 Newswire Summary ICE Barcelona has announced an enhanced Regulatory Programme for January that aims to bring around 400 regulators to the show, up from 300 at ICE Barcelona 2025. The move follows a European Casino Association report estimating illegal […]
Valve Bans Skin Betting and Sponsorships in CS2 Tournaments Summary Valve Corporation updated its Counter-Strike 2 Tournament Operating Requirements (TOR) on 9 December 2025 to ban skins-based gambling sponsors from tournament broadcasts. The rule stops logos and adverts for skin betting, case-opening and other Valve-inventory-related services from appearing on player jerseys, stage signage or any […]
Safeguarding expert calls for urgent AI policy updates in schools as guidance remains advisory Summary Following the roll-out of child safety provisions under the Online Safety Act in July 2025, Department for Education (DfE) advice on AI in schools remains advisory rather than mandatory. Mary-Ann, a safeguarding expert at Virtual College, warns schools to update […]
Superbet makes technology transformation Summary Superbet Group has rebranded to the corporate identity ‘Super Technologies’, shortening its market-facing name to ‘Super’ as it pivots from being principally a gambling operator to a broader technology platform company. Founded in 2008 in Romania and Serbia by Sacha Dragic, the business keeps its localised operating model while scaling […]
New Zealand iGaming bill advances with 2027 implementation track Summary New Zealand’s Online Casino Gambling Bill is now tracking to a 2027 start after consultation and the design of a community-funding guarantee pushed the timetable beyond the original mid-2026 aim. The proposal would allow up to 15 licensed online casino operators, require GST, a 12% […]
