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No KYC casinos: what the identity rules actually require
Know-your-customer checks cover age, identity & the source of a player's money. This guide sets out what regulators in Great Britain & Curaçao require & where 'no KYC'…
Reporting & guides
Business
Third parties fake BetGuard branding to mislead Ontario bettors
iGaming Ontario has warned that unauthorised third parties are using the BetGuard name to mislead bettors about self-exclusion.
Scandal
Nick Kyrgios accepts one-month doping suspension
Sources: ITIA (tennis integrity) 18+. Betting involves risk. If gambling is a problem for you or someone close to you, help is available.
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Responsible gambling AI: how operators try to spot harm
Operators increasingly use account data & machine learning to try to identify customers at risk of harm. This guide explains what regulators require, how the models are built…
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AI chatbots & unlicensed casinos: what three tests found
Three investigations found AI chatbots recommending casinos without a local licence. This guide sets out what the tests found, what the AI companies & UK government said, &…
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How sportsbooks use AI for pricing, risk limits & marketing
Sportsbooks use data models to set prices, manage risk & target promotions. This guide sets out what the sources show & where regulators have stepped in.
Courts
Appeals judge pulls Stake’s Brazil reprieve, ban now covers it
An appeals judge has cancelled Stake's temporary exemption from Brazil's betting ban.
Regulation
CFTC moves to fix sportsbook loophole with interim rule
The CFTC has issued an interim rule to separate sports event contracts from sportsbook wagers.
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Which US states ban sweepstakes casinos: the 2026 list
Ten US states enacted direct bans on dual-currency sweepstakes casinos in 2025 & 2026, according to Gambling Insider. This guide sets out each one, with dates, penalties &…
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How sweepstakes casinos work: Gold Coins vs Sweeps Coins
Sweepstakes casinos pair a play-for-fun currency with coins that can be redeemed for cash or prizes. This guide explains the model, the legal theory behind it & how…