BetMGM Opens Alberta Pre-Registration Before July 13 Launch
The casino brand is not live yet, but early sign-ups are underway as Alberta’s regulated iGaming market moves toward opening day.
July 03, 2026
Latest News
Colorado Moves to Bar Credit-Card Funding for Gambling Accounts
Regulators are aligning the rules with SB 26-131 as operators seek clarity on indirect funding.
July 02, 2026
Betfred Operator to Pay £900,000 After UK Regulator Finds a Seven-Day Gap in Safer-Gambling Monitoring
The Gambling Commission said some customers showing harm indicators were not contacted quickly enough.
July 02, 2026
Austria Moves to End Its Online Gambling Monopoly
A draft reform would open the market to private operators while tightening player-protection and payment controls.
July 02, 2026
Ontario Fines Great Canadian C$120,000 Over Unauthorized Casino Software
The regulator said 40 bill-validator installations bypassed testing and approval rules designed to protect gaming integrity.
July 02, 2026
Alberta’s Online Gambling Market Opens With Player Protection Built In
Self-exclusion, limit tools and activity statements will be available from launch.
July 01, 2026
Curaçao Puts Crypto Gambling Operators on a June 2027 Clock
The new rules demand traceability, tighter checks and a hard line on risky tokens.
July 01, 2026
NICC Orders the Star Sydney to Pay AU$10 Million and Ring-Fence AU$5 Million for Financial-Crime and Responsible-Gambling Failures
The regulator cited historical breaches across customer risk rating, enhanced due diligence and monitoring, alongside responsible-gambling lapses including extended sessions and repeat entry by an excluded patron
June 30, 2026
Swedish Court Overturns Roar Vegas’s SEK 8 Million Responsible-Gambling Fine
Administrative Court in Linköping quashed Spelinspektionen’s March 2025 sanction, citing a lack of clarity and unambiguous evidence in the regulatory decision.
June 30, 2026
AMLA Consultation on Ongoing Monitoring: The Rules Gambling Operators May Need to Act on Day to Day
AMLA opened a draft consultation on ongoing monitoring of business relationships on 3 June, with a public hearing set for 2 July and comments due by 3 September
June 30, 2026
Stakelogic Agreed to Pay £122,835 After a British Slot Was Found to Spin Too Quickly
Tiger Temple 88 clocked a 1.97-second spin interval against the 2.5-second minimum, and a broader review identified 15 more games that fell short
June 30, 2026
Responsible Gaming
Betsson Operations CEO Criticizes Kindred Group’s “Journey to Zero”
The igaming giant’s commitment to 0% revenue from high-risk players came under scrutiny, as rival CEO believes the goal to be unattainable despite the best efforts of regulated operators.
November 01, 2024
Pennsylvania
Seven Individuals Placed on Pennsylvania’s Involuntary iGaming Exclusion List
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board placed the individuals on the involuntary exclusion list after discovering cases of fraud which cost the state and operators in excess of $27,000.
July 26, 2024
Michigan
Michigan Regulator Infuses Additional Funds Into Responsible Gambling Programs
With the State’s new budget including $2 million in new funding for MGCB, the Board has pledged millions in additional contributions for RG programs, as well as the continuation of its successful “Don’t Regret the Bet” campaign.
July 12, 2024
Australia
Australia Bans Credit Cards and Crypto Coins in Online Casinos
Australian government continues its tightening of the online gambling regulations, with a complete ban on gambling advertisement also being discussed over the coming weeks.
June 14, 2024
Michigan
Multiple States Examining Dave & Buster’s Plans to Introduce Gambling Options
MGCB and other regulators have stated their opinions on the proposal, suggesting that the Dave & Buster’s plan may be in violation of state gambling laws.
May 20, 2024
Pennsylvania Online Casinos
Study Finds Growing Number of Problem Gamblers in the State of Pennsylvania
Released by Penn State University, the report notes a significant increase in online gambling across the Keystone State, as well as increased incidence of problem gambling in 2023.
April 19, 2024
Fraud
11% of US iGaming Transactions in 2023 Targeted by Digital Fraudsters
TransUnion report showed the igaming industry was most vulnerable to digital fraud attempts in 2023 ahead of retail and video gaming, with record numbers of promotion abuse cases recorded.
April 08, 2024
Responsible Gaming
Major US iGaming Operators form Responsible Gambling Association
Seven US-facing operators have joined forces to create ROGA, a responsible gambling association that will span the majority of the igaming market and be dedicated to responsible gaming practices across the board.
April 01, 2024
UK Online Poker
UK to Limits Max Bet for Online Slots in September 2024
Online slots will have to limit bets to a maximum of £2 for younger adults and £5 for everyone else, as the government looks to crack down on problem gambling and create a healthier igaming environment.
February 29, 2024