The Fine Line Between Sweepstakes Casinos and Regulated Gambling
Sweepstakes casinos have developed a business model that looks similar to online gambling but is structured around promotional sweepstakes. Players…
Year: 2026
Skill vs. Chance: How US Courts Classify Online Gaming Models
An online game may reward strategy, knowledge, or quick decisions, yet still include a degree of randomness. This creates a…
Legal and Ethical Regulations Surrounding AI in Gambling Compliance
Artificial intelligence is changing how gambling businesses identify suspicious activity, verify customers, monitor transactions, and manage player accounts. Automated systems…
How Regulators Track Automated Betting Algorithms and Bot Usage
Automated software can place bets, analyze odds, monitor markets, and react to changing prices faster than a person can. In…
When the State Becomes the Casino Operator: Conflict of Interest or Protection?
When a government operates a casino, it takes on two roles at once. It must protect the public from gambling-related…
The Shift from Government Gambling Monopolies to Competitive Markets
For many years, governments in several countries controlled large parts of the legal gambling market. They operated lotteries, authorized a…
The Legal Process of Obtaining a Commercial Casino License
Opening a commercial casino requires much more than securing a building and investing in gaming equipment. In jurisdictions where casino…
Taxation on Land-Based Casino Revenues: How States Structures Fees
A casino may generate millions in gaming revenue, but the amount it contributes to government budgets depends on more than…
Why Crypto Casinos Face Unique Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Regulations
Cryptocurrency has introduced new payment options to online gambling. Some casinos accept digital assets such as Bitcoin or stablecoins, while…
The Business of Legal Grey Zones in Cross-Border iGaming
Online gambling has made it possible for an operator based in one country to provide digital services to customers thousands…