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  1. Japan: Local startups bypass local regulations with non-cash prediction markets

    Japanese startups, led by Gen Z entrepreneurs, are launching non-cash prediction markets that allow users to wager on events and earn points rather than money.

    30 Jun 2026 · 1 min read · By Marieta Lezaic
  2. Romanian appeal court moves former ONJN chief Nestor to house arrest

    The decision comes as Romania’s gambling regulator faces renewed scrutiny over alleged bribery linked to compliance checks.

    30 Jun 2026 · 2 min read · By Shaan Khan
  3. Online casino reaches $657m as Denmark’s largest gambling sector

    Spillemyndigheden’s 2025 figures show online play accounting for 73% of Danish gambling, up from 70% in 2024.

    30 Jun 2026 · 2 min read · By Shaan Khan
  4. Betfred ordered to pay £900,000 for player protection failures

    The Commission found examples of players losing thousands of pounds due to insufficient harm minimisation measures.

    30 Jun 2026 · 2 min read · By Megan Elswyth
  5. Albania gives AMLF control over gambling special fund

    The move adds financial controls to Albania’s planned online sports betting framework.

    30 Jun 2026 · 2 min read · By Shaan Khan
  6. SMF proposes 40% machine duty on Category B slots

    The think tank says the measure could raise £275m to £458m, as machine taxation returns to the UK gambling policy debate.

    30 Jun 2026 · 2 min read · By Shaan Khan
  7. Michigan Attorney General granted temporary restraining order against Kalshi

    The restraining order prohibits Kalshi from operating within the state, following a ruling from the US District Court for the Western District of Michigan which kept the case at the state level.

    29 Jun 2026 · 2 min read · By Kirk Geller
  8. Great Canadian fined $120,000 for use of unauthorised gaming software

    The AGCO described Great Canadian’s use of illegal software as a ‘serious compliance failure’ which attempted to bypass requirements ‘designed to protect the integrity of casino gaming.’

    29 Jun 2026 · 2 min read · By Kirk Geller
  9. Two former government personnel plead guilty to General Election betting offences

    Craig Williams served as Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Prime Minister, while Amy Hind worked for the NHS as a Business Support Manager and the Conservative Party in various roles.

    29 Jun 2026 · 2 min read · By Kirk Geller
  10. North Macedonia Congressional Assembly adopts new games of chance law

    The Congressional Assembly also elected Christina Sofronijoska as Deputy Secretary-General of the Legislative Chamber, while the Games of Chance bill was passed with a 60-20 vote.

    29 Jun 2026 · 1 min read · By Kirk Geller