Author: Maisie Morrison

TLDR A federal appeals court ruled on Sept. 25 that Ohio and Tennessee can enforce gambling laws against Kalshi’s sports contracts. The court said Kalshi’s sports contracts are not swaps under federal law. Judges used Kalshi’s past court statements and its own rulebook against it. Kalshi is now 1-2 at federal appeals courts, with a Maryland case still pending. Kalshi’s response to New Jersey’s Supreme Court petition is due Nov. 9. A federal appeals court ruled on Sept. 25 that Ohio and Tennessee can enforce their gambling laws against sports contracts offered by Kalshi. The decision was unanimous. A three-judge…

TLDR A new study estimates Brazil’s illegal betting market brings in between R$32.9 billion and R$43.3 billion in gross gaming revenue each year. Unauthorized operators may cost the government between R$9.1 billion and R$12 billion in lost tax revenue annually. Illegal operators control an estimated 38% to 44% of Brazil’s fixed odds betting market, down from 41% to 51% in 2025. The regulated market could reach R$54.3 billion in revenue in 2026, up 46.8% from the previous year. Moving 5 percentage points of market share to licensed operators could add R$1.2 billion to R$1.3 billion in yearly tax revenue. Brazil’s…

TLDR Bangladesh has proposed the Gambling Prevention Bill of 2026 to replace the Public Gambling Act of 1867. The draft names Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT, along with VPNs and digital wallets, as tools used in online gambling. Courts could close bank accounts, digital wallets and cryptocurrency wallets linked to gambling. The government would use AI monitoring, facial recognition and a national digital blacklist database. Penalties include up to seven years in prison and fines of up to BDT 5 crore for online betting. Bangladesh has proposed a new law to replace its gambling rules from the colonial era. The Gambling…

TLDR New Zealand has confirmed the full requirements for online casino license applications ahead of an auction on September 29, 2026. Winning an auction slot only gives a company the right to apply for a license, not the license itself. Bidders must submit five strategy documents, including a harm prevention plan and a compliance plan. The market will be capped at 15 licenses, and no operator can control more than three. Successful bidders must complete all application requirements by October 23, 2026. New Zealand has confirmed the full requirements for companies seeking an online casino license. The rules were set…

TLDR Salta’s city council approved an ordinance banning online betting ads on municipal spaces, media, and official channels. The ban covers LED screens, street furniture, digital kiosks, official websites, apps, and city social media accounts. Non-compliant ads must be removed or changed within 24 business days, and fines will fund gambling prevention programs. A study cited by councilor Darío Madile found 24% of Argentine children aged 12 to 17 have gambled online at least once. The provincial regulator ENREJA is reviewing two bills after online gambling reached ARS16 billion in July 2026. The city council of Salta, Argentina, has approved…

TLDR Alberta is giving $2.4 million to Brick House Recovery Centre to support treatment for problem gamblers. The grant is an advance that iGaming operators will repay through a one percent share of profits. The province expects to earn $76 million from iGaming this year, with 31 legal sites now listed. Minister Dale Nally said the one percent rate will stay under review and could be raised if needed. Albertans facing gambling problems can call the 211 line, which is open 24/7. Alberta has announced $2.4 million in funding for Brick House Recovery Centre. The money will support treatment and…

TLDR South Korea arrested 267 teens for cyber gambling from January to July 2026. That number already tops the 266 teens arrested in all of 2025. Southern Gyeonggi had the most arrests, followed by Busan and Seoul. Online casino games were the top choice among young gamblers in a 2025 survey. A lawmaker wants schools to measure whether gambling prevention lessons work. Teen arrests for cyber gambling in South Korea have already passed last year’s total. The increase came within the first seven months of 2026. Data submitted to the Korean National Police Agency shows 267 teenagers were arrested from…

TLDR The 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that states can regulate Kalshi the same way they regulate gambling. The unanimous decision sided with Ohio and Tennessee in combined cases against the prediction market platform. The court found Kalshi did not prove its sports event contracts are swaps under federal oversight. The 3rd Circuit reached a different view in April, creating a split that could reach the Supreme Court. Twenty states are now in active lawsuits over whether they can regulate prediction markets. A federal appeals court has ruled that states can regulate prediction market platforms like Kalshi the…

TLDR Police in Hung Yen province found an online gambling network run through the Net.win website. Bank accounts linked to the system processed more than VND1 trillion, or about US$38.61 million. The network used 13 accounts at different banks, allegedly opened by people who were paid monthly fees. Police identified 16 people allegedly involved in gambling on the platform. The investigation is ongoing as police work to find the people who ran the network. Police in Hung Yen province, Vietnam, have uncovered an online gambling network that operated through the Net.win website. Bank accounts linked to the system processed more…

TLDR Symplify has partnered with AI gamification platform Promofy to add its no-code gamification engine to Symplify’s automated customer journeys. CRM teams can now create and trigger gamified experiences inside Symplify without switching between separate systems. Player actions such as a first deposit, a period of inactivity or reaching a VIP milestone can automatically trigger games, challenges and rewards. Symplify handles targeting and timing, while Promofy supplies the games, challenges and AI-driven rewards. Promofy was named Best Startup at ICE 2026. Symplify has formed a partnership with Promofy, an AI gamification platform. The deal puts Promofy’s no-code gamification engine directly…