French senators backs move to make Parisian gaming clubs permanent Summary French senators have adopted an amendment to the 2026 Finance Bill that would end the experimental status of Parisian gaming clubs and make them permanent. The measure, put forward by Socialist, Ecologist and Republican group members Marie-Pierre de La Gontrie, Colombe Brossel and Rémi […]
Two casinos destroyed in Thai-Cambodia border dispute Summary The Thai military destroyed two casino buildings across the border in Cambodia on 8–9 December 2025. Thai forces say one site was used to store artillery and weapons and the other operated as a drone-control station; the actions involved tank fire and air strikes. The renewed fighting […]
Are sportsbook players switching to casino in Denmark? Summary New data from the Danish Gambling Authority suggests a notable reallocation of player spend in Denmark: sports betting fell sharply in October while online casino activity rose by roughly 25% that month. Land-based casinos also saw growth (around 6%), and online casino engagement has been running […]
Senate bill revives push to affirm First Nations’ gaming rights in Canada Summary Senator Scott Tannas has reintroduced Bill S-241, a measure designed to amend both the Criminal Code and the Indian Act to formally recognise First Nations governments’ exclusive authority to conduct, manage or licence gaming on reserve lands. The bill defines gaming as […]
As prediction markets take off, U.S. gambling faces a transformative year of growth and new platforms in 2026 | Yogonet International Summary 2025 saw prediction markets move from niche experiment to a major fault line in U.S. gambling regulation. Federal approvals and high-profile product launches collided with state gambling laws, prompting enforcement actions and court […]
Macau’s last satellite casino Landmark to shut down on December 30th Summary Macau’s final satellite casino, Casino Landmark, will cease operations at 23:59 on 30 December 2025. The closure follows the year‑end expiry of the three‑year transition period under Macau’s revised gaming law. The property operates under SJM Resorts’ licence; SJM and the Gaming Inspection […]
DraftKings secures federal approvals as it prepares U.S. launch of prediction markets platform | Yogonet International Summary DraftKings has won key federal approvals that bring its DraftKings Predictions product closer to a United States launch. Its subsidiary, Gus III LLC, was approved by both the National Futures Association (NFA) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission […]
University of Glasgow Creates Overwatch Tool for Global Gambling Regulation Summary Researchers at the University of Glasgow have launched the Global Gambling Control Scorecard (GGCS), described as the first international benchmarking tool for gambling regulation. Backed by the World Health Organization and partners, the GGCS currently covers 34 European jurisdictions and uses more than 40 […]
Former Entain Executives Sue UK Gambling Commission over 888 Takeover Saga Summary Former Entain executives Kenny Alexander and Lee Feldman have launched a civil suit against the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), alleging the regulator unlawfully exposed private information and breached confidence during their 2023 attempt to take control of 888 Holdings via FS Gaming. The […]
European Commission to Investigate Google over Potential AI Violations Summary The European Commission has opened an antitrust investigation into Google amid suspicions it may have used web and YouTube content to develop and power AI features without asking or compensating the original creators. The probe focuses on Google features known as ‘AI Overviews’ and ‘AI […]
