Author: Maisie Morrison

TLDR DraftKings and FanDuel filed motions to dismiss a lawsuit from two Philadelphia men who say the apps caused their gambling addictions. The sportsbooks argue Pennsylvania’s product liability law does not apply to free mobile apps. Plaintiffs Christopher Sage and Terry Thompson claim the companies pushed customers toward addictive “microbetting” features. Thompson placed about $23 million in bets and lost close to $1.9 million; Sage lost more than $170,000. The NFL and Genius Sports also filed motions arguing they should not be part of the case. DraftKings and FanDuel want a Philadelphia court to throw out a lawsuit accusing them…

TLDR A new bill in the Dominican Republic Senate aims to modernize gambling regulations across the country. The bill covers lottery agencies, sports betting shops, bingo halls, and electronic lottery sales points. It sets minimum distance rules between gambling venues and schools, hospitals, churches, and government buildings. Sports betting shops face the strictest distance rule at 500 meters from sensitive locations. The bill now moves to the Senate floor for debate before any vote on approval. Lawmakers in the Dominican Republic have introduced a new bill aimed at updating rules for the gambling industry. The proposal was submitted to the…

TLDR Media Troopers reported strong early results after Alberta’s regulated online gambling market opened. Alberta launched its market on July 13, becoming Canada’s second province with a competitive online gambling framework. The company ran campaigns for six partner operators in the first week and saw higher engagement. Media Troopers is onboarding nine more operator partners as part of its expansion plans. CEO Shmulik Segal pointed to Ontario’s growth as a sign of Alberta’s long-term potential. Media Troopers has shared early results from Alberta’s new regulated online gambling market. The company said the first week of operations showed strong engagement. Alberta…

TLDR Mauritius will fully repeal its hotel casino licence category under the 2026/27 budget. The digital games regime, launched in 2025, will now include limited payout machine operators. Casinos and Gaming Houses must connect their servers to the Mauritius Revenue Authority’s monitoring system. Bookmakers can now operate up to five betting terminals, up from three. The changes follow an anti-money laundering bill passed by the Assembly in April 2026. Mauritius is making changes to how it regulates gambling on the island. The 2026/27 budget removes an entire licence category and adds new tax oversight for casinos. The changes are laid…

TLDR The Wisconsin Elections Commission says trading election prediction contracts may count as an illegal bet under state law. Voters who trade on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket could be barred from voting in that same election. Wisconsin Statute § 6.03(2) disqualifies voters who make a bet tied to an election outcome. Kalshi and Polymarket reject the Commission’s interpretation and call it dangerous to democracy. Wisconsin is fighting prediction markets on several legal fronts, including a lawsuit and a tribal gaming dispute. The Wisconsin Elections Commission has issued a warning to residents who trade election prediction contracts. The Commission says…

TLDR Kalshi spent $990,000 on direct lobbying in the first half of 2026, pushing its total federal advocacy costs near $1.8 million. The American Gaming Association spent $1.39 million lobbying against prediction markets so far this year. Polymarket spent far less than Kalshi, reporting $180,000 in lobbying costs during the same period. Lawmakers are raising concerns after insider trading questions tied to political and military event contracts. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is reviewing a proposed rule on prediction markets and taking public comments. Kalshi and Polymarket are spending more money to influence lawmakers in Washington. The fight is over…

TLDR Bulgaria’s government turned down opposition proposals to sharply raise gambling taxes and expand advertising restrictions. Lawmakers approved only a small extra tax on a limited niche area, not the broader hike sought by critics. Deputy Finance Minister Lyudmila Petkova warned that raising taxes too fast could push players toward illegal gambling sites. The Finance Ministry is working on a full rewrite of the country’s gambling law. Bulgaria’s existing ad ban, in place since April 2024, already limits gambling promotion across TV, radio, print, and online platforms. Bulgaria’s government has rejected calls from opposition parties to raise gambling taxes and…

TLDR Resorts World NYC opened an expanded gaming floor with 1,400 new slot machines. The casino is holding a groundbreaking ceremony today for Phase Two of its $5.5 billion redevelopment. Phase Two includes a 400-room hotel tower and a 7,000-seat entertainment venue. Weekly table game revenue has grown from $4.9 million to more than $10.4 million since launch. The finished project is expected to become the largest casino in the United States. Resorts World New York City has opened a new section of its gaming floor. The addition includes 1,400 slot machines as part of its ongoing $5.5 billion expansion…

TLDR Japan’s government panel released a report on illegal online casino enforcement. Website blocking remains an option but was not directly recommended. Most public responses favored blocking illegal gambling sites. Privacy concerns tied to Japan’s constitution complicate the plan. Japan is testing softer measures first, with a review expected this autumn. Japan is considering blocking access to illegal online casino websites. The idea is part of a wider effort to stop illegal gambling in the country. A government panel released a report on the plan Wednesday. The report did not recommend blocking outright, but it said the option should stay…

TLDR Kenya’s High Court has suspended the country’s new gambling licensing regulations. The stay order follows a legal challenge over capital requirement changes in the rules. Petitioners say the final requirements were never put through public consultation. The ruling puts Kenya’s licensed gambling market on hold. A court hearing on the case is scheduled for September 21. Kenya’s High Court has suspended the country’s new gambling licensing framework. The order came from Justice William Musyoka on Monday. The stay targets the Gambling Control (Licensing) Regulations 2026. It followed a case filed by Thomas Buckley Opar Owuor and Ken Brance. Owuor…