Day: 14 October 2026

Key Moments: The Federal Trade Commission initiated a probe into online sports betting platforms, including DraftKings and FanDuel, for potential deceptive marketing. In 2025, legal online sportsbooks processed nearly $167 billion in wagers and recorded almost $17 billion in gross revenue. The City of Baltimore sued major operators in April 2025, alleging unfair targeting and exploitation of vulnerable consumers. FTC Inspects Sportsbook Advertising Amid Rapid Market Growth The Federal Trade Commission is examining marketing practices across the online sports betting sector. Specifically, regulators are reviewing whether major operators like DraftKings…

Key Moments: Spain has enforced stricter anti-money laundering measures for online gambling payments through Royal Decree 813/2026. A six-month transition period will allow players and operators to adapt, but unverified payment methods cannot be used for withdrawals during this time. The new regulations officially take effect on October 28, 2026, introducing tighter remote identity verification requirements and recognizing both physical and digital ID documents. Strengthened Oversight on Payments and Transactions Spain has introduced a series of enhanced regulatory measures targeting the online gambling industry, focusing on the verification of payment…