TLDR Xiaohongshu (RedNote) removed over 65,000 gambling posts linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup More than 40,000 user accounts were suspended during the crackdown Over 450,000 comments directing users to betting sites were also deleted The platform ran 12 separate campaigns targeting organized traffic diversion efforts RedNote shared intelligence with law enforcement in Guangxi, Beijing, and Zhejiang, leading to action against 5 betting organizations RedNote Removes 65,000 Gambling Posts in FIFA World Cup Betting Crackdown China’s popular social media platform Xiaohongshu, known internationally as RedNote, has removed more than 65,000 gambling-related posts and suspended over 40,000 accounts as part…
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TLDR Casino City Center Rosario launched phase two of its responsible gambling campaign ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 Argentine football legends Angel Di María and Maxi Rodríguez are the faces of the campaign The initiative targets underage gambling prevention and promotes safe, regulated play Both players are from Rosario and have deep ties to the Argentine national team City Center Online is also running responsible gambling measures on its digital platform Casino City Center Rosario has relaunched its responsible gambling campaign, timed to coincide with the FIFA World Cup 2026. The casino is using two of Argentina’s most recognized…
TLDR PAGCOR has directed all gaming operators to replace current responsible gambling ads with materials promoting the National Problem Gambling Helpline The helpline launched May 26 and operates 24 hours a day All advertising replacements must be completed by July 15 and remain in place until September 15 Operators must submit a compliance status report by July 16 Non-compliance may result in regulatory action, though specific penalties were not disclosed The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation has ordered all licensed gaming operators and industry stakeholders to replace their existing responsible gambling advertisements with new materials promoting the National Problem Gambling…
TLDR The BGC denied claims that its members supplied games to unlicensed offshore gambling sites Donbet and Mystake A campaign group raised the allegations during a House of Lords hearing on June 17 SBC News could not independently verify the claims during testing The BGC says piracy, not supplier complicity, is the more likely explanation for familiar games appearing on black market sites The Gambling Commission is set to gain new powers to block unlicensed domains in the coming months The UK’s Betting and Gaming Council pushed back hard this week against allegations that some of its members were supplying…
TLDR France’s Fédération Addiction has put forward 15 proposals to tighten sports betting rules ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Proposals include bans on gambling sponsorships, advertising during live matches, and athletes appearing in betting promotions Around 600,000 people in France are estimated to be gambling excessively, accounting for roughly 60% of gross gaming revenue France’s gambling sector generated €2 billion in gross gaming revenue in the second half of 2025 alone The group wants France to pause any further expansion of sports betting until stronger protections are in place One of France’s largest addiction support networks is calling…
TLDR The Cayuga Nation filed a federal lawsuit against Caesars Sportsbook on June 16, 2026 The tribe says Caesars accepted mobile sports bets from within its New York reservation without a required tribal-state compact Caesars agreed to geofence the reservation in July 2025 but later refused to provide a revenue accounting The complaint cites the Ho-Chunk v. Kalshi ruling and includes a false-advertising claim under the Lanham Act The tribe is seeking damages, disgorgement of profits, and a full accounting of revenues The Cayuga Nation, a federally recognized tribe in New York, has filed a federal lawsuit against Caesars Sportsbook,…
TLDR A federal judge in Michigan denied preliminary injunctions for both Polymarket and Robinhood Judge Paul Maloney ruled sports-event contracts are likely not “swaps” under the Dodd-Frank Act The court found no clear congressional intent to override state gambling laws The rulings conflict with a February Tennessee decision that favored Kalshi A Sixth Circuit split is growing, with oral arguments scheduled for July 30 A federal judge in Michigan has denied requests by Polymarket and Robinhood to block state regulators from enforcing gambling laws against their sports prediction market products. Judge Paul Maloney of the Western District of Michigan issued…
TLDR Kentucky AG Russell Coleman filed three lawsuits against Kalshi, Polymarket, and VGW, claiming they run illegal gambling operations in the state. Kalshi and Polymarket are accused of operating unlicensed sportsbooks through their sports prediction market contracts. Coinbase, Robinhood, and Webull are named as co-defendants for partnering with Kalshi. Kalshi reportedly generated nearly $23 billion in contract volume last year, with about 89% tied to sports markets. VGW faces claims its Chumba Casino and LuckyLand Slots brands constitute real-money gambling under Kentucky law. Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman filed three lawsuits on Wednesday against prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket,…
TLDR Nine European gambling regulators issued a joint warning against unlicensed prediction markets during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Regulators cited risks including fraud, fund blocking, and financial volatility on these platforms Platforms flagged for running 24/7 with no betting limits and minimal age verification Sports federations were urged to check legality before signing prediction market partnership deals Responses vary across Europe — some countries are banning platforms while others are exploring regulation Nine gambling regulators from across Europe have joined forces to warn the public and sports organizations about unlicensed prediction market platforms operating during the 2026 FIFA World…
TLDR Armenia’s parliament passed new online gambling laws on June 17, 2026 Online casino bets grew from $542.6m in 2017 to $20bn in 2025 — a 35x increase Players can self-exclude for 5 years via a mandatory button on all platforms People on pensions, social assistance, or in bankruptcy are banned from participating Online gambling cannot exceed 20% of a player’s declared annual income Armenia’s parliament has passed major changes to its online gambling laws. The amendments were approved in their final reading on June 17, 2026. The new rules introduce some of the strictest controls the country has ever…