Congress Weighs Sports Event Contracts, Ban Unlikely
A House subcommittee held its first hearing on sports event contracts. A federal ban looks unlikely, and most observers expect the Supreme Court to settle jurisdiction.
UKGC Weighed Suspending Evolution Licence Over AML
The UK Gambling Commission considered suspending Evolution's licence over AML failings after its games appeared on six unlicensed sites. The supplier settled for £4.75m.
S. Korea Casinos Fight Proposed Tourism Levy Hike
South Korea's casino association wants a proposed levy hike to 15% of sales withdrawn. The ministry says the rate would apply only to a top revenue bracket.
Polymarket, Kalshi Block Ireland as GRAI Threatens Courts
Polymarket and Kalshi restricted Ireland after new regulator GRAI threatened court orders, calling the prediction markets unlicensed gambling. No court battle was needed.
Ex-Star Legal Chief Appeals AML Breach Findings
Star Entertainment's former general counsel Paula Martin is appealing findings she breached duties over money laundering risks, testing how far a lawyer's liability reaches.
