South Africa Orders Sports Bookmakers to Remove Casino-Style Games
South Africa's gambling regulators have intensified enforcement against casino-style games offered by sports betting operators. The move follows recent court decisions and regulatory guidance confirming that online casino games cannot legally be provided under sports betting licences, forcing affected operators to remove certain products or risk regulatory action.
AGCO Fines Great Canadian Entertainment $120K for Breach
Ontario's gaming regulator fined Great Canadian Entertainment $120,000 after finding unauthorized bill validator software at four casinos.
BetMGM Alberta Opens Pre-Registration Ahead of July 13 Launch
Alberta's regulated online gambling market officially launches on July 13.
CFTC Sues Kentucky Over Prediction Market Dispute
The dispute centers on whether states or the CFTC have authority over sports event contracts.
MLBPA Proposes Ban on Player Prop Bets in New Labor Talks
The proposal would eliminate one of baseball's most popular sports betting markets.
Caesars Eyes Maine Online Casino Launch Through Tribal Partnership
The proposed platform would add mobile casino gaming alongside online sports betting.
Bally’s Threatens to Sue Chicago for Allowing VGTs in New Budget Plan
A Baly’s official noted that VGTs were not in the picture when the gaming company agreed on a project that would create a mega-casino in the state’s largest city.
North Carolina Raises Sports Betting Tax to 23%
The state's online sportsbooks will face a higher tax burden under the new rate.
FanDuel Predicts Expands Event Contracts Through Crypto.com Partnership
The agreement adds new sports and entertainment contract opportunities for users.
Illinois Lawmakers Decline to Merge State Gaming Regulators
A plan to combine Illinois gaming and horse racing oversight agencies failed to advance.