Where the gambling industry comes to think
A coordinated legislative and enforcement push against sweepstakes casino operators accelerated across multiple US states in March 2026. Several states advanced bills that would explicitly ban dual-currency gambling models.
The US federal commodities regulator issued a formal advance rulemaking notice in March 2026 seeking public comment on how to govern prediction market platforms offering sports outcome contracts.
A major Asia-Pacific gambling market formally extended its anti-money laundering framework to cover the gambling sector from March 2026, implementing requirements that had previously exempted large parts of the industry.
A northern European market opened its gambling licence application process in March 2026, following legislation passed earlier in the year. The monopoly operator retains exclusivity only over lottery, scratch cards,…
Snapshot Summary:This benchmark insight examines the regulatory frameworks governing gambling in the UK, EU, and Africa as of 2025. It highlights key differences and similarities in licensing, compliance, and consumer…