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The United States commercial gaming industry generated $78.62 billion in revenue in 2025, reflecting a 9.1% increase year on year and extending the sector’s run to a sixth straight record-breaking annual performance, according to the American Gaming Association State of the States 2026 report. The figures illustrate the continued expansion of a regulatory environment that now spans 38 states along with the District of Columbia, with 37 jurisdictions reporting revenue growth a

The Chilean government has significantly accelerated the legislative process surrounding the regulation of online betting platforms, granting the proposal “supreme urgency” status as it advances through the Senate. By assigning this classification, the Executive Branch has reduced the timeframe for parliamentary voting on the bill to just 15 days, signaling a major shift in political momentum behind the country’s long-delayed gambling reform agenda. The proposal first entered

The Polish government has intensified efforts to overhaul the country’s digital asset regulations following the explosive financial scandal linked to the Zondacrypto exchange. Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed that authorities are preparing a new legislative package aimed at combating illicit financial activity and strengthening investor protections after losses connected to the platform climbed to an estimated 350 million zloty. The political response comes amid mounting

Dubai’s regulatory regime for digital assets has now formally moved into a phase defined by strict enforcement, with the full framework taking effect immediately. Oversight of this comprehensive system rests with the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, which holds exclusive responsibility for licensing and supervising all virtual asset service providers operating within the emirate. Companies active in the sector are now required to promptly align their internal structures w

Financial conduct regulation in the United Kingdom is confronting what can only be described as a severe crisis of legitimacy, marked by a widening disconnect between its legal mandates and the realities of market behavior. A report published on March 16, 2026, titled "Why Our Financial Conduct Regulation Needs Reforming", delivers an almost unanimous conclusion that the current institutional framework has failed in its core mission to safeguard the integrity of the British e

The foreign exchange sector in Cyprus is firmly regulated and plays a vital role in supporting the national economy, employing thousands of people and contributing significantly to growth. At a recent conference dedicated to explaining the institutional framework of the industry, stakeholders highlighted that forex is a legitimate and strictly supervised financial activity, clearly separate from illegal operations and fraud. Strict supervision and full European compliance

Ireland’s newly established gambling regulator is preparing to start issuing licences following formal authorisation from a senior government minister. Jim O’Callaghan, Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, has granted the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) permission to begin the licensing process. The minister confirmed that the authority can begin granting licences “for new entrants as soon as is feasible.” Under the rollout timeline, the GRAI will

The UK government is weighing a possible increase in gambling operator licence fees, as part of a consultation aimed at securing additional funding for the Gambling Commission’s enforcement work and its efforts to combat illegal gambling. The consultation, launched by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) on 27 January, will remain open until 30 March and seeks input from operators, industry trade bodies, consumer organisations, local authorities and members of