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Key Moments A House bill, titled the “Stop Lawmakers From Predicting Act,” would ban members of Congress and their families from trading prediction markets tied to political or government events. In addition, the proposal sets penalties of at least $2,000 or 10% of transaction value. It also requires forfeiture of any profits, which would go to the U.S. Treasury. Moreover, th...

Key Moments Russia’s Federation Council has approved a bill to cut online casino blocking times to 48 hours, with only presidential approval remaining. The reform aims to streamline a multi-step process involving the Federal Tax Service and Roskomnadzor that officials call slow and outdated. While regulators push for faster enforcement, the Ministry of Finance has reportedly ...

Key Moments: Ad fraud has emerged as a significant but under-recognized issue amid the surge in betting activity around the FIFA World Cup 2026 Independent audits have found that large portions of gambling operators’ digital ad spend may not reach real consumers Major sporting events like the World Cup intensify risks of inefficient marketing spend and compliance concerns The...

Key Moments: SkillOnNet has introduced Octoplay’s Malta-licensed slot games across its UK-facing casino brands, including PlayOJO, Genting, SpinGenie, and MegawaysCasino. The rollout is set to reach additional markets later in 2026, following initial launch in the UK. Octoplay’s recent commercial activity includes going live with bet365 in the UK in May 2026 and its entry int...

Key Moments: Demand for online gambling products rose by 120% since the regulatory framework launched in February 2024 Market share for offshore operators dropped below 1% of measured visibility by July 2024 and has stayed at that level Apuesta Total currently holds over 50% of total measured demand, while Betano reached almost 18% following over 100% annual demand growth Reg...