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July 23, 2026
Faker joins Korean police fight against illegal online gambling
Six-time League of Legends world champion Faker has joined up with the police in his home country, South Korea, to fight against illegal online gambling. The Korean National Police Agency…
July 21, 2026
Online esports betting could be blocked in Washington state after Kalshi ruling
Washington state residents may soon be prohibited from wagering on esports online as a judge issued a negative ruling against Kalshi. Judge John McHale granted the state a preliminary injunction…
July 20, 2026
New study links loot boxes to gambling problems, substance abuse, and mental health issues
A new study has shown that buying loot boxes in video games is linked to a wide range of problems, including substance abuse, gambling, and mental health issues. Researchers in…
July 17, 2026
EU court ruling could change streaming platforms’ liability for gambling promotions
The European Union’s top court ruled on Thursday that YouTube may be liable for content creators posting illegal gambling promotions. The streaming platform may be held accountable if it is…
July 16, 2026
Nevada warns prediction markets will go beyond esports betting into online casinos
Nevada Gaming Control Board chairman Mike Dreitzer has warned that, following expansion into sports betting, online casinos will be next for prediction markets. Prediction markets, such as Polymarket and Kalshi,…
July 15, 2026
Dota 2 team PlayTime removed from Esports World Cup amid integrity investigation
Two members of the Dota 2 team PlayTime have been suspended from the Esports World Cup. The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) announced that coach Juan “Vintage” Angulo and player Oswaldo…
July 14, 2026
Alberta launches regulated esports betting
Alberta became the second province in Canada to officially launch a regulated gambling market on Monday. A total of 22 platforms went live on day one, with many offering esports…
July 13, 2026
Arizona sends cease-and-desist to platforms offering unlicensed esports betting
Arizona’s Department of Gaming (ADG) has issued cease-and-desist letters to five companies it accuses of operating illegally. In addition to offering unlicensed gambling, including esports betting, the ADG says the…
July 9, 2026
French gambling regulator warns “all esports betting is illegal” as Esports World Cup starts in Paris
The Esports World Cup got underway in Paris this week and will attract bettors around the globe. However, France’s gambling regulator (ANJ) has warned that any wagering on the event…
July 8, 2026
ESL joins Valve in banning CS2 skin trading and gambling sponsors for teams
ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has banned esports organizations from promoting CS2 skin trading, case-opening, or skin gambling sites. The move comes after Valve implemented a similar ban last year. EFG…
