Yolo Investments secures regulatory approval in Abu Dhabi for Fund III
The approval comes a few months after Yolo Group were granted two gaming-related vendor licences from the UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA).
DGOJ blocks Polymarket and Kalshi over unauthorised operations
The temporary block will last three to four months as the regulator launches a formal investigation against the two prediction market platforms.
Rising numbers of younger, diverse callers in 2025 says US National Gambling Helpline
The helpline underlines a continuing trend towards younger demographics seeking support.
UK watchdog bans “irresponsible” Instagram betting posts featuring Harry Kane and Erling Haaland
The ads were deemed to have “strong appeal to under-18s.”
Trump Endorses Prediction Markets as “Financial Market,” Praises CFTC Oversight
President Donald Trump publicly endorsed prediction markets on social media
SiGMA Asia Market Report 2026: Philippines, South Asian brands dominate
The SiGMA Asia Market Report 2026 reveals how Philippine and South Asian gaming brands are leading Asia’s online gaming market.
NCAA Denies Brendan Sorsby Reinstatement as Quarterback Takes “Responsibility” for Gambling Addiction
The NCAA ruled Sorsby permanently ineligible over gambling violations as the Texas Tech quarterback completed treatment and publicly addressed his addiction recovery.
DraftKings Self-Certifies Sports Event Contracts for New DKeX Platform
DraftKings has self-certified several sports event contract products with the CFTC, while revealing the name of its in-house platform.
Illegal gambling in Italy: major crackdown, over €5.7 million in fines and seizures
Italy’s CoPReGI task force carried out 797 inspections nationwide, issuing €5.7m in fines and seizing illegal gambling equipment.