Author: Maisie Morrison

TLDR Cambodia plans to target licensed casinos suspected of acting as fronts for online scams. Officials say all large-scale scam compounds in the country have been dismantled. State media reports that all 195 licensed casinos were audited, and several were suspended. Investigators are probing about 30 Prince Group subsidiaries and offshore assets. Human Rights Watch is calling for better victim screening and an independent investigation. Cambodian authorities plan to target licensed casinos suspected of acting as fronts for online scams. The move extends a yearlong crackdown that has focused on physical scam compounds. Senior Minister Chhay Sinarith spoke Wednesday evening…

TLDR New York sued Polymarket on September 24, claiming it runs an unlicensed gambling business in the state. The state wants penalties equal to three times Polymarket’s gains, plus $100,000 for each unauthorized sports wagering offer. New York says Polymarket allows users aged 18 and older, while state law requires mobile sports bettors to be 21. The lawsuit follows earlier New York cases against Coinbase Financial Markets, Gemini Titan and Kalshi. Federal courts are split on state versus federal authority, and petitions are now before the Supreme Court. New York has filed a lawsuit against prediction market Polymarket. The state…

TLDR Crypto casino Duelbits took its site offline after attackers stole about $7 million from its hot wallets. Funds were taken from wallets on BNB Chain, Ethereum, Tron and Bitcoin. Security firm Scam Sniffer suspects a compromised private key, but Duelbits has not confirmed this. Most stolen tokens were swapped for Ether and moved to one address holding about 2,234 ETH. Duelbits says user account balances are safe and the site will stay offline until the investigation ends. Crypto casino Duelbits has taken its website offline after attackers stole about $7 million from its wallets. The company says it is…

TLDR All 11 Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee have asked for a public hearing on prediction markets. The request followed a private meeting between Republican committee members and Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour. Democrats say products tied to securities fall within the Banking Committee’s oversight role. Chairman Tim Scott said the Kalshi meeting covered innovation, retail investor protection and regulatory questions. The request does not create a new law or change Kalshi’s regulatory status. All 11 Democratic members of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee have asked for a public hearing on prediction markets. The request was sent to Committee Chairman…

TLDR Tether confirmed it holds assets at EQIBank but says the amount is less than 0.034% of group assets. U.S. prosecutors are seeking forfeiture of about $84.2 million seized from accounts and crypto linked to Capstone Ltd. EQIBank says about $89 million was seized, roughly 80% of its monetary holdings, and warns it could face liquidation. A federal judge denied EQIBank’s motion to return the property after prosecutors filed a civil forfeiture complaint. Claimants have up to 60 days after the first day of public notice to file claims in the case. Tether has confirmed that it holds assets at…

TLDR Manatee County approved a new ordinance on Tuesday banning unauthorized simulated gambling devices in unincorporated areas. Florida regulators seized 6,725 illegal slot machines and $14.47 million in 2025, more than five times the machines seized in 2024. So far in 2026, the state has seized 3,959 illegal slot machines and about $3.15 million in illicit funds. Regulators say some operators move or reopen after raids because first offenses are only misdemeanors. A bill to toughen penalties passed both chambers in different forms but died before the 2026 session ended. Manatee County commissioners unanimously approved a new ordinance on Tuesday…

TLDR The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) sued Kalshi in the Southern District of New York on September 22. FMF says Kalshi used Liga MX trademarks and club names without permission. Kalshi argues its use of the names is nominative fair use. FMF points out that Kalshi uses generic names like “Pro Baseball” and “MMA” for other sports. The federation wants a restraining order, injunctions, and damages. The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) has sued prediction market operator Kalshi in federal court. The federation says Kalshi used Liga MX trademarks and club names without permission. FMF is the national governing body for…

TLDR Chile has ordered internet providers to block 37 more online gambling domains flagged by the gaming regulator. Providers must put the DNS blocks in place within 48 hours of being notified. The list includes Bet365, Betfair, Betano, Betway, Betsson, 1xBet and several other betting brands. The Chilean Online Betting Platforms Association says some domains may fall outside the court rulings. Chile is still discussing a full law to regulate online gambling. Chile has ordered internet service providers to block 37 more online gambling websites. The domains were identified by the Superintendency of Casinos and Gaming, known as the SCJ.…

TLDR Prime Minister Roumen Radev confirmed that draft changes to Bulgaria’s Gambling Act will be released for public consultation. The plan includes what Radev called a “practically full ban of gambling promotions.” Online operators have paid 25% of gross gaming revenue since January 2026, and another tax increase is being considered. Opposition parties want a full ban on outdoor gambling ads, with fines of up to €150,000. Sports sponsorship would remain the only allowed form of promotion, though this could change after consultation. Bulgaria’s government plans to sharply limit gambling advertising and may raise taxes on the industry. Prime Minister…

TLDR Walker Digital Table Systems (WDTS) has partnered with BurraPay to add crypto payments to its gaming table platform. WDTS will be the first table games management platform to offer BurraPay’s Direct-to-Device (D2D) technology. WDTS technology is used on more than 5,000 gaming tables in Asia, Australia, and North America. BurraPay says its system meets US gaming compliance rules and runs anti-money laundering checks in the background. The companies will show the system at WDTS headquarters in Las Vegas during G2E, running September 29 to October 1. Walker Digital Table Systems (WDTS) has signed a partnership with BurraPay, a company…