Author: Maisie Morrison

TLDR Alberta’s regulated online gaming market officially opened on July 13, 2026. Altenar received approval from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission to supply sportsbook technology. Pragmatic Play launched its slots and live casino portfolio in the province after certification. Tonybet received an iGaming licence and is preparing platform localization and self-exclusion system integration. Alberta becomes Canada’s second regulated multi-operator gaming province after Ontario’s 2022 launch. Alberta’s regulated online gaming market opened on July 13, 2026. This makes Alberta the second province in Canada to run a regulated, multi-operator online gaming system. Ontario was the first province to launch…

TLDR AI-generated phishing attacks have jumped sharply since generative AI tools became widely available. New Zealand online casinos are frequent targets because accounts store payment details and personal data. Operators are using machine learning, biometrics, and behavior tracking to spot fraud early. AI-generated fake identities are being used to exploit casino bonus and referral programs. A proposed Online Casino Gambling Bill may require operators to strengthen cybersecurity measures. New Zealand’s online casino industry is dealing with a rise in AI-powered phishing attacks. Cybercriminals are using generative AI tools to create more convincing scams than before. Research cited by industry and…

TLDR Gibraltar published a standalone regulatory framework for prediction markets on Monday under the new Gambling Act 2025. The rules require all event contracts to be approved by the Gambling Authority and be clear, objective, and resistant to manipulation. Two licenses have already been issued, including one to ADI Predictstreet and a pending one to US firm WagerWire. The framework arrives as US and European regulators still disagree on whether prediction markets count as gambling or financial products. Several European countries have already blocked major platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi over consumer protection concerns. Gibraltar has become the first region…

TLDR Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is reviewing a 2024 FanDuel video featuring Bryce Harper sent to VIP customer Terry Thompson Thompson was struggling with gambling addiction when he received the 21-second clip FanDuel reportedly got the video through Cameo, the celebrity messaging platform Thompson is suing FanDuel and DraftKings over $18.5 million in wagers and $1.5 million in losses Harper is not named in the lawsuit and has no known business ties to FanDuel The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is looking into a video FanDuel sent to a customer in 2024. The clip features Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper. The…

TLDR Istanbul police detained 68 people in a money laundering investigation tied to illegal betting. Investigators traced more than 76.2 billion Turkish lira, or about $2.22 billion, in transactions. The probe was led by Istanbul’s Cybercrime Department with help from Türkiye’s Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK). Over 100,000 transactions were reviewed, many linked to unlawful betting and gambling payments. Investigators say funds were converted into the stablecoin USDT to hide their origin. Police in Istanbul have detained 68 people accused of running a large money laundering operation connected to illegal betting and gambling. The investigation was carried out by Istanbul’s…

TLDR Alberta’s regulated online gambling market opens July 13, making it Canada’s second competitive iGaming province after Ontario. Major operators like FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Caesars, bet365 and BetRivers plan to launch on day one, pending approval. Nearly 50 operators have registered with the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis regulator ahead of the launch. Not all registered operators will go live immediately; the rollout is expected to happen in phases over coming months. Analysts estimate Alberta’s market could generate more than $700 million in annual revenue once fully established. Alberta is opening its doors to regulated online gambling on July 13.…

TLDR Interpol’s Operation First Light 2026 led to 5,811 arrests across 97 countries and territories. Authorities seized $293 million in illicit assets tied to social engineering scams. Illegal online gambling networks turned up in fraud investigations in Eswatini and Palau. Police in Eswatini found a fake Brazilian police station built to trick scam victims. The operation ran from January 15 to April 30 and identified more than 142,000 victims. Interpol has wrapped up one of its largest anti-fraud operations to date. The effort, called Operation First Light 2026, ran from January 15 to April 30 this year. Police across 97…

TLDR Kalshi faces a proposed class action lawsuit filed in a Manhattan federal court. Plaintiffs claim the company shared trading activity and personal data with third-party advertisers. The lawsuit says trackers from Google, TikTok, and LinkedIn were embedded on Kalshi’s website and app. Three named plaintiffs want to represent a nationwide class of Kalshi users. The case follows a separate ruling against Kalshi in a New York gambling dispute. Kalshi is facing a new legal fight. A proposed class action lawsuit was filed against the company in federal court in Manhattan. The lawsuit arrived just days after a judge refused…

TLDR BC.Game has appointed Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa as its new brand ambassador The deal aims to grow BC.Game’s presence in Mexico’s regulated gambling market Ochoa will appear in football campaigns, promotions, and fan events for the brand CEO Kar Kheng Giam says localization helps build trust with local users The move continues BC.Game’s wider strategy of using sports partnerships for growth BC.Game has appointed Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa as its new brand ambassador. The online gambling platform announced the partnership on July 10, 2026. The deal is meant to strengthen BC.Game’s position in Mexico’s regulated gambling market. It centers…

TLDR Panama’s regulated gaming market grew 16.2% in gross wagers from January to May 2026. Licensed operators took in $1.3288 billion, up from $1.1437 billion a year earlier. Slot machines stayed the top segment, bringing in $932.4 million, a 7.3% rise. Online gaming grew the fastest, up 57% year on year to $299.6 million. Sports betting and the horse track both saw declines, while bingo grew slightly. Panama’s regulated gaming market grew 16.2% in gross wagers between January and May 2026. That’s according to new figures from the Office of the Comptroller General, using data from the Gaming Control Board.…