California is the latest state to jump on the bandwagon in favor of legal sports betting with a bill that would open the gates for bookies. But the Golden State is still a long ways from that outcome. ... Read more

Slovakian government officials have published a blacklist containing the names of ten gambling operators who are targeted for blocking. It's the latest move in an ongoing crackdown on gambling of all forms in the country. ... Read more

The UK Gambling Commission is warning fantasy sports operators to be mindful of doing anything that resembles traditional sports betting. The warning clearly illustrates the challenges of doing business in fantasy sports. ... Read more

DraftKings and FanDuel abruptly called off their proposed merger this week in a decision that seemed to come out of nowhere. What does this mean for the fate of the daily fantasy sports industry? ... Read more

The UK Gambling Commission is at it again, doling out a £150,000 fine to Lottoland for what they claim are deceptive practices. In this case, it's all about what really constitutes a "lottery". ... Read more

Russian authorities temporarily blocked the Google.ru domain this week as part of an ongoing dispute over online gambling taxes. Service was restored after Google removed an offensive redirect. ... Read more

The Hard Rock Hotel in Atlantic is planning on offering daily fantasy sports contests to its customers when it opens in the old Taj Mahal. It also adds a new wrinkle to New Jersey's sports betting battle. ... Read more

The European Union's top court has ruled that a series of draconian Hungarian online gambling taxes are in violation of EU principles. Will this open the Hungarian market to new competitors? ... Read more

The shareholders of Amaya Gaming approved the company's major brand shift at their last shareholder meeting in Montreal. In short, it's the end of Amaya Gaming as we know it. ... Read more

The Federal Trade Commission is blocking the proposed merger of DraftKings and FanDuel saying the mega-deal would create a DFS monopoly. This could be big trouble for the beleaguered DFS giants. ... Read more