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SBA exclusive: Prediction market engagement ‘would be a mistake’

In part two of Global Gaming Insider’s interview with Chairman Jeremy Kudon, the SBA Chairman explains the Game of Thrones rhetoric surrounding prediction markets and the impact of new SBA President & CEO Joe Maloney.

7 min read • Feb 9 • By Kirk Geller

Polymarket files lawsuit against Massachusetts Attorney General and MGC

The prediction markets operator is seeking both preliminary and permanent injunctions to prevent the Massachusetts regulators from enforcing state gaming laws against Polymarket.

3 min read • Feb 9 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Sports Betting

Argentinian tennis player receives death threats linked to illegal betting

Argentinian tennis player Román Burruchaga reported that he received death threats demanding he deliberately lose a semifinal match at the Rosario Challenger, in Santa Fe.

3 min read • Feb 9 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 3 more

Looking back: Andrew Rhodes’ tenure and legacy at the Gambling Commission

Global Gaming Insider reflects on a period of regulatory reform, heightened scrutiny and cultural change under Andrew Rhodes’ leadership of Britain’s gambling regulator.

6 min read • Feb 9 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Argentina: Authorities dismantle illegal betting operation in Chaco

Police in the Chaco province dismantled an illegal gambling operation in the city of Charata, seizing cash and betting materials during a court-authorized early morning raid.

0 min read • Feb 9 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Conferences & Exhibitions

One Month to Go Until Regulating the Game 2026 Sydney, as Sector Leaders Prepare to Convene

With one month remaining until Regulating the Game 2026 Sydney, final preparations are underway for the sector’s leading forum on gambling regulation, compliance, integrity and safer gambling, to be held 9–11 March 2026 at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.

5 min read • Feb 9 • By Mariya Savova

Legal & Regulatory Appointments + 1 more

Andrew Rhodes to leave the Gambling Commission

Rhodes will vacate his position as CEO of the Gambling Commission from 30 April, with an Interim CEO appointment soon to be made.

4 min read • Feb 9 • By Rory Calland

Legal & Regulatory Marketing + 1 more

Chile’s telecoms regulator to assess permanent blocks on illegal betting sites

Chile’s telecoms regulator has been asked to assess technical options to permanently block illegal betting websites that continue operating through mirror domains.

3 min read • Feb 9 • By Layla Victoria