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By Nate Wheeler

Stake.us Accused of Disguising Real-Money Gambling

April 10, 2025

Illinois has recently emerged as the most recent front in the escalating conflict over social casinos. The development is unsurprising in a state where sports betting is thriving and online casino regulation is under constant scrutiny. Stake.us, a sweepstakes-based website that mimics the appearance and feel of its well-known real-money counterpart, Stake.com, but without the […]

By Jana Newland

Online Gambling Market on Track for Explosive Growth by 2030

February 22, 2025

The online gambling industry is experiencing significant expansion, with the global market set to grow from $111.44 billion in 2025 to $167.35 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 8.48%. This surge is fueled by regulatory shifts, mobile gaming advancements, and the increasing digitalization of gambling platforms. As more players turn to online betting, industry […]

By Nate Wheeler

Virginia Aims for Unified Casino Regulation by 2027

September 17, 2024

Virginia is gearing up for a significant shift in its gaming landscape. While other states have established gaming commissions, the state was ahead of the curve when it came to launching a state lottery. Now that commercial casinos and internet gambling are becoming commonplace throughout the United States, Virginia is taking steps to ensure it […]

By Michael Naydenov

Vermont Launches Mobile Sports Betting with Major Industry Players

January 14, 2024

Last Thursday, Vermont made its debut in the lucrative world of mobile sports betting, formally entering the booming sector alongside other states. This strategic move was set in motion when Governor Phil Scott signed a bill in June 2023, unlocking the door for mobile sports betting. In a subsequent announcement in December, it was revealed […]

By Jana Newland

Australian Government Ponders Credit Card Ban for Gambling

September 14, 2023

Government officials in Australia are getting ready to meet with their counterparts in other countries to discuss the booming online gambling industry. The purpose of this meeting is to formulate a strategy for completely rejecting the use of credit cards for supporting widespread online gambling activities across the country. As part of the proposed changes, […]

By Leanne Simmons

Brazil’s Gambling Oversight to Incorporate Salaried Law Enforcement Personnel

August 15, 2023

As a result of the ongoing match-fixing scandal in Brazilian sports and the introduction of legalized sports betting, a wave of radical reforms is on the horizon. Among these changes is the formation of a new government regulatory body that will monitor the gaming industry and include federal police officers and financial detectives. After releasing […]

By Sienna Walker

Partypoker Prepares to Exit Unregulated Markets in December

December 2, 2020

Renowned online poker operator Partypoker plans to end the year in a major way by doubling down its dedication to regulatory compliance. The company will be leaving several unregulated markets before the year ends. Account-holders in about a dozen countries including Montenegro, Norway, and Poland have already received messages informing them of the imminent departure […]

By Ameana Jones

Swiss Authorities Purge More Unregulated Gambling Sites

March 18, 2020

Gaming regulators and authorities in Switzerland are now doubling down on their efforts to clean up the country’s online gambling sector. This is especially important right now considering the increased demand for online gambling options amid the ongoing global coronavirus outbreak that has led to the closure of several brick-and-mortar venues. Casino operations as well […]

By Leanne Simmons

Colorado Regulator to Issue First Sports Betting Licenses

February 17, 2020

In a couple of months or so, the residents of Colorado will be able to place sports bets after waiting years to have the activity legalized in the state. The Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission which is in charge of regulating the industry is expected to award several sports betting licenses during its upcoming February […]

By Sienna Walker

Operators Feel the Pinch as UKGC Bans Credit Card Gambling

January 16, 2020

On Tuesday, January 14, 2020, the stock prices of several leading gambling companies in the United Kingdom fell in early trading. It comes right in the heels of a report that the UK Gambling Commission published regarding a 12-week consultation on the use of credit cards for gambling. The report also stated that both online […]