Author: Maisie Morrison

TLDR Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt vetoed SB 1589, a bill that would have banned sweepstakes casinos and created new felony penalties Stitt called the bill too broad, saying it could criminalize everyday apps and discourage business investment The Oklahoma Legislature may attempt a veto override, but the House vote fell three short of the required two-thirds majority Louisiana lawmakers passed HB 883 unanimously in both chambers, targeting dual-currency online gambling operations Louisiana previously passed HB 53, but Gov. Jeff Landry vetoed a similar sweepstakes ban last year, leaving both bills’ futures uncertain Two major state-level battles over sweepstakes casinos took…

TLDR Australia will ban online keno and restrict gambling ads during live sport from January 2027 Wagering ads will be banned from sports venues, uniforms, and during school drop-off and pick-up times on radio Online platforms must verify users are signed in, over 18, and given an opt-out before showing gambling ads The ACMA will get stronger powers to block illegal gambling sites, with the black market projected to hit A$5 billion by 2029 Critics including senators and independent MPs have called the reforms “cowardly,” “terrible,” and “pathetic” The Australian government has unveiled a package of gambling reforms set to…

TLDR France’s ANJ launched a new algorithm to measure revenue tied to excessive gambling behavior The tool flagged 600,000 high-risk players in H2 2025, making up 8.7% of all registered accounts Those players generated €1.2 billion in gross gaming revenue, or 60% of the total Operators reported only 89,000 excessive players between 2024–2025, far below the algorithm’s 600,000 figure The ANJ is pushing operators to act on the 300,000 players deemed “clearly excessive” France’s gambling regulator, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux, has released data from a new algorithm that puts hard numbers on the link between problem gambling and operator…

TLDR Luckia is the first sports betting operator to run advertising campaigns on TikTok in Spain The campaign launched in late April 2026 through a partnership with media agency Performics Months of work with TikTok were needed to confirm sports betting ads were even allowed in Spain The move is part of Luckia’s international expansion strategy to reach global audiences Spain’s strict gambling advertising regulations made the campaign a complex process to execute Luckia has become the first sports betting company in Spain to launch an advertising campaign on TikTok. The operator worked with media agency Performics, which is part…

TLDR Five Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to 12 CEOs of sportsbooks and prediction markets over concerns about targeting young adults aged 18-24 Kalshi was called out for a TikTok ad where a user claimed to earn two years’ rent from trading on the platform An Ipsos poll found young men aged 18-24 are twice as likely as others to use sports betting or prediction market apps The lawmakers labeled industry efforts to address concerns as “insufficient” and “reactive” and requested answers to 12 questions by May 29 The SAFE Bet Act, which would impose federal regulations on sports betting…

TLDR Resorts World NYC’s new table games earned roughly $4.9 million in gross gaming revenue over six days, less than half of Maybank’s forecast The casino’s 242 table games averaged about $3,400 per table per day versus the projected $7,500 Slot machine revenue jumped approximately 20.5% year-on-year to $23.5 million, beating expectations Total gross gaming revenue at Resorts World NYC rose 46.1% compared to the same period last year Maybank kept its BUY rating on Genting Malaysia, expecting table game revenue to ramp up over time Resorts World New York City posted weaker-than-expected table game numbers during its first week…

TLDR Playson has partnered with StarVegas, one of Switzerland’s first licensed online casino operators StarVegas is operated by Casino Interlaken and is a leading Swiss online casino brand Several Playson games have launched on StarVegas, including Thunder Coins XXL and Coin Strike The game integration was completed through Greentube Playson described Switzerland as a key area of opportunity and growth for the company Playson has announced a new partnership with StarVegas to expand its reach in the regulated Swiss online casino market. The deal brings several of Playson’s popular slot titles to one of Switzerland’s first licensed online casino platforms.…

TLDR The Albanese government released its response to the Murphy inquiry into online gambling on budget day, drawing accusations of avoiding scrutiny The response came 1,049 days after the Murphy report was first tabled in parliament Reforms include restrictions on gambling ads during live sport, limits on celebrity endorsements, and new rules for influencers and podcasters The government does not fully endorse all 31 Murphy recommendations and key details remain unresolved Plans also include national match-fixing laws and a “triple lock” opt-out system for gambling ads on digital platforms The Australian government has released its long-awaited response to a major…

TLDR Australia’s 2026-27 budget includes AU$112.7 million (US$73.3 million) over five years to reduce online gambling harms AU$39 million will go toward expanding financial counselling for individuals and families affected by gambling The national self-exclusion register BetStop will receive AU$28.7 million for upgrades and awareness campaigns Part of the funding comes from an increased levy on licensed gambling operators New gambling advertising bans during live sports broadcasts take effect in January 2027 Australia’s federal government has committed AU$112.7 million over five years to address online gambling harms, according to the country’s 2026-27 budget papers released on Tuesday. The package, titled…

TLDR DraftKings launched Combos, a parlay-style feature letting users bundle up to six event contracts on its Predictions platform The Combos feature runs on Crypto.com’s exchange infrastructure and excludes tennis, PGA Tour, elections, crypto, and commodities markets A new standardized fee structure charges between $0.01 and $0.02 per contract depending on price DraftKings plans to invest $200–$300 million into Predictions in 2026, focused on marketing and product development Annualized consumer volume on Predictions topped $1 billion in April, with total volume traded surpassing $2.3 billion DraftKings has launched a new parlay-style feature called Combos on its Predictions platform. The company…