Casino Industry Legal News & Legislation

By: Richard JanvrinNevada Blocks Kalshi Prediction Markets in Temporary Ban
Nevada halts Kalshi’s sports and election markets for 14 days, escalating legal battles over prediction platforms nationwide.

By: Lucas DunnThailand Cracks Down on 10K Crypto Accounts and Blocks 437K Illegal URLs
Thailand intensifies its fight against digital crime by freezing over 10,000 crypto accounts and blocking over 437,000+ illegal gambling and scam-related URLs.

By: Heather GartlandAustralia Star Court Ruling Deepens Fallout for Former Executives
Australia’s Federal Court has found two former Star Entertainment executives breached their duties over money-laundering and criminal-risk failings, adding another serious chapter to the casino operator’s long-running compliance crisis.

By: Richard JanvrinSesame Street Nonprofit Sues SeaWorld Parent Company Over Unpaid Royalties
Sesame Workshop has sued United Parks & Resorts, alleging unpaid royalties and disputes tied to Sesame Street–themed park operations.

By: Lucas DunnThai Police Arrest 93 Vietnamese in Bangkok Illegal Online Gambling Raid
Thai police raided an illegal Bangkok gambling hub, arresting 93 Vietnamese nationals and exposing a large cross-border betting network.

By: Heather GartlandSkyCity Faces Legal Test Over Malta-based Online Casino
SkyCity says it will defend proceedings over losses on SkyCity Online, as a funded class action looks set to test whether the Malta-based model was lawful for NZ players.

By: Lucas DunnPointsBet Canada Seeks Appeal Against AGCO Five-Day Suspension
PointsBet Canada is appealing a five-day suspension from the AGCO over failures to report suspicious betting activity tied to NBA star Jontay Porter.

By: Heather GartlandSA Provinces Told to Enforce Ban on Online Casinos as NGB Tightens Compliance
The National Gambling Board has issued a compliance notice to provincial regulators, targeting remote gambling servers and tightening enforcement.

By: Heather GartlandNew Zealand DIA Seeks Feedback on Updated Pokies Machine Standards for Casinos and Class 4 Venues
New Zealand’s DIA is consulting on changes to minimum standards for casino and Class 4 pokies equipment, including ANZ GMNS revision 12.1.

By: Lucas DunnThailand Police Raid Underground Poker Ring in Phuket Villa
Phuket authorities uncovered the illegal poker operation through social media surveillance, leading to the arrest of nine foreign nationals.