Romania’s National Office for Gambling (ONJN) has announced that Polymarket, the current biggest prediction market, will be placed on its blacklist for unauthorized websites due to its continued gambling operations without a license. National Office for Gambling ONJN President Vlad-Cristian Soare made the following statement: President Vlad-Cristian Soare “The decision to include Polymarket on the…
Luxembourg’s Justice Minister Elisabeth Margue confirmed recently that the small European country is considering the idea of introducing a state-controlled monopoly on online gambling and sports betting. Luxembourg’s Justice Minister Elisabeth Margue Luxembourg Considering Online Gambling Monopoly Margue responded to questions from Luxembourg Socialist Workers’ Party (LSAP) MP Dan Biancalana, who expressed concerns about player protection…
The United States is entering uncharted territory as it struggles to resolve the discrepancies surrounding prediction markets. What began as a niche segment of the financial market has now evolved into a multi-billion-dollar sector that is testing the limits of federal oversight and state gambling laws. At the forefront of this dispute is Kalshi, a…
The escalating scandal surrounding illegal gambling activities by NBA players and associates has now drawn in Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett. Recent reports allege that the basketball legend might have participated in illegal poker games under investigation by the FBI. Garnett has not yet been accused of any wrongdoing and has not been named in…
Nevada officials pledged to resist any attempts to resume nuclear testing in the state, near Las Vegas, arguing that such tests are unnecessary and could trigger a new arms race. Their remarks followed President Donald Trump’s statement, made just before his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, expressing his desire for an immediate…
The Estonian government has approved a plan to gradually lower the online gambling tax rate from 6% to 4%. Proponents of the new legislation say the change will boost Estonia’s attractiveness to international operators and ensure more stable funding for sports and cultural initiatives. The Estonian government 6% to 4%. Estonia Approves Online Gambling Tax…
A Massachusetts father has won almost a million dollars from the Mass Cash game. After buying several identical winning tickets, the man decided to share some of the spoils with his son. Mass Cash Former Lottery Winner Scores Eight Wins The man was identified as Eugene Girard, of Norwood, a former winner of a $1…
Gaming content provider Spribe just had its license suspended in the UK due to reported hosting violations. The company has broken the silence on the situation, saying that it is taking the matter seriously and working on restoring its license. Spribe Spribe’s Operating License Was Suspended On LinkedIn, the gaming provider acknowledged the suspension of…
The American Gaming Association (AGA) announced that a record-breaking number of Americans enjoyed regulated gambling in 2025. The organization attributed this to a variety of factors, including the industry’s growth, economic contributions, and continued commitment to responsible gaming. American Gaming Association A Record-Breaking Number of Players Gambled The AGA said that its annual survey has…
The executive director of the New York State Gaming Commission spoke to lawmakers on Wednesday, urging for more regulatory action to be undertaken to protect players and shield them against the negative effects of gambling-related harm. New York State Gaming Commission NYSGC Wants to Bolster Player Protections, Needs Lawmakers’ Say-so In his address, Robert Williams…
