Massachusetts is investigating whether DraftKings deployed machine learning to identify struggling gamblers and hit them with promotions to keep them betting — a practice its own engineers feared could fuel addiction. The probe comes after a bombshell NYT investigation and puts a spotlight on a regulatory blind spot that states are only now scrambling to close.

New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul have sued Polymarket, accusing the prediction market platform of running an illegal, unlicensed gambling operation in the state. The suit seeks to bar Polymarket from New York, force forfeiture of gains, user restitution, and fines t…

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Minnesota's first-in-the-nation law banning prediction markets, preventing the measure from taking effect while a

Dutch regulator says gambling ads ban and licence cap could undermine legal market as coalition weighs tougher rules and tax hikes.

Connecticut prohibits underage participation in online gaming and retail sports betting effective 2025.

Colombia's Fecoljuegos urges Coljuegos to block Polymarket for illegal betting on the 2026 presidential election, warning of democratic threats.

General Assembly moves to prohibit gaming marketing at public higher education institutions.

General Assembly enacts law prohibiting gaming-related advertising at higher education institutions

Sri Lanka's new Gambling Regularisation Authority faces criticism for lack of independence and failing to address online gambling. Learn more.

Senate Bill 706 allocates sports wagering funds to education and problem gambling programs

The Scottish Government backs a bill to ban greyhound racing, marking a significant victory for animal welfare and a shift in policy.

A committee member told the chair he opposed including the Full House Act in the digital-assets package, arguing the bill should not proceed without parallel steps to address a surge in gambling and prediction markets.

New York has officially prohibited sweepstakes casinos operating with dual-currency systems, marking a significant shift in the state's regulatory stance.

Join us as the SEC and CFTC hold a crucial roundtable on September 29 to clarify the regulation of prediction markets and event contracts.

Seven of Europe’s major gambling regulators have agreed to strengthen joint efforts against illegal online gambling networks, warning that fast-growing

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The responsibility of digital platforms in the dissemination of illegal gambling advertising has returned to the forefront of the European debate. Last week,

via The Hill News — {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Prediction markets’ regulation draws closer to Supreme Court Prediction markets have arrived at the Supreme Court’s doorstep. Erin Hooley, Associated Press file New Jersey this past week urged the justices to settle how prediction markets should be regulated, and a split among the nation’s appeals courts is increasing expectations that they may…

Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young has outlined the conditions the government must meet to pass its gambling reform bill, emphasizing the need for bans on online advertising and inducements. The senator criticized Labor’s scaled-back proposal, which includes restrictions on TV ads but allows unlimited gambling promotions during sports events on streaming services. Opposition figures, including Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson, have called for significant amendments to address concerns over free bets and other incentives offered by betting companies. Hanson-Young suggested an opt-in model for advertising during sports could be a compromise, though she remains firm on banning predatory tactics. The government faces pressure to resolve the legislative stalemate ahead of Prime Minister Albanese’s return from leave, with critics arguing the proposed measures fall short of addressing systemic issues in the gambling industry.

Lithuanian lawmakers have proposed restricting minors’ access to paid random-reward mechanisms in video games known as loot boxes, LRT reports. The amendments, initiated by conservative MPs, would classify the mechanisms as information that can negatively affect minors’ development. Game develope…