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.
S. Korea Eyes AML Rule to Log Every Casino Player
South Korea may require casinos to record every patron's details regardless of bet size under a proposed AML rule. Kangwon Land warns of a 19.64% revenue hit.
New Zealand Opens Bidding for 15 iGaming Licences
New Zealand has opened bidding for 15 online casino licences, requiring NZ$7.5m capital, ahead of a controlled 2027 market launch. Entain plans to apply for three.
Kenya Gambling Regulation: New Act, New Tax, New Bets
Kenya's Gambling Control Act replaced 1966 law with a new regulator, strict ad rules and a 5% tax — down from 20%. International operators are circling back.
