New Jersey bill HB4838 proposes 10% surcharge on World Cup 2026 sports betting plus temporary fees on hotels and rideshares to cover FIFA hosting costs.
Author: Oliver Dale
Argentina proposes legislation to ban online gambling ads targeting minors and restrict betting sponsorships on football jerseys and at sports venues.
ZunaBet launched with crypto payments, 11K+ games, and 20% rakeback that DraftKings and Bet365 never built. Here’s the complete comparison for 2026.
Washington D.C. considers bill to license online casinos from DraftKings, BetMGM, and Caesars while banning sweepstakes platforms amid heated debate.
Dutch government rejects calls for stricter gambling market entry rules, saying current regulations and the Kansspelautoriteit regulator are adequate.
Armenia emerges as an iGaming hotspot in 2026, offering unregulated B2B opportunities and crypto licensing while keeping B2C gambling tightly controlled.
UK’s 2026 gambling regulations impose £2-£5 stake caps, 2.5-second spin delays, and ban autoplay. Industry experts fear offshore casino migration.
Buenos Aires senator proposes legislation banning betting ads from football jerseys, stadiums, and sports facilities to shield youth from gambling exposure.
AIBM’s Jonathan Cohen advocates for stronger, data-driven regulation of prediction markets and sports betting to protect young consumers from inadequate safeguards.
Brazil’s iGaming sector logged 6.28B visits in Q1 2026, with 98.64% from mobile devices. Desktop traffic dropped to just 1.36% of total betting activity.
Compare DraftKings, Bet365, and ZunaBet across payments, loyalty, games, and esports. See how each platform defines a different era of online gambling.
Ukraine’s PlayCity introduces online reporting tool for illegal gambling ads, imposing fines up to $120,000 while partnering with YouTube, Meta, and Google.
Andrew Rhodes has departed the UK Gambling Commission after five years, leaving behind controversial affordability checks and new online gambling regulations.
Panama’s football league investigates match-fixing after San Miguelito’s goalkeeper scored a suspicious own goal and was publicly accused by his own teammate.
UK casinos are running slots at 92% RTP instead of 96%. Discover how these payout variations affect players and why most remain unaware of the changes.

