Casino Industry Legal News & Legislation

Nevada Blocks Kalshi Prediction Markets in Temporary Ban
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Nevada 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.
Bitcoin and Ethereum coins on a keyboard with a candlestick trading chart in the background
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thailand 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.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

Australia 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.
Sesame Street Nonprofit Sues SeaWorld Parent Company Over Unpaid Royalties
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Sesame 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.
Makkasan Interchange expressway network at night in Bangkok, Thailand
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thai 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.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

SkyCity 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.
Businessman in suit pressing appeal button concept for PointsBet Canada appeal against Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario suspension
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

PointsBet 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.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

SA 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.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

New 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.
Night street view in Phuket, Thailand showing residential buildings, parked motorbikes, and lit houses
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thailand 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.