Google has banned prediction markets advertising in Michigan and New York, joining Nevada and Ohio. All four states have moved against prediction market operators.
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.
The UK plans to criminalise unlicensed gambling sponsorship across all sectors by August 2027. However, white-label deals and online ads appear to escape the ban.
Macau police arrested a man over HK$500,000 entrusted for proxy betting, alleging he kept the money and gambled it away. He faces an abuse of trust charge.