US Senators are set to introduce legislation banning digital gambling adverts which target minors, WSJ reports

The introduction of legislation banning digital gambling advertisements targeting minors signals a regulatory tightening in the gaming sector, which could restrain revenue growth for companies like Entain and Flutter.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 18 May 2026, 09:50 UTCOn the live feed at 09:30 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

Newsquawk headlinesUTC

09:54

"Al Jazeera correspondent, quoting a source in the Pakistani Interior Ministry: Pakistani efforts are currently focused on trying to ensure the continuation of the truce", Al Jazeera reports

09:36

Newsquawk Daily US Opening News - 18th May 2026

09:30

US Senators are set to introduce legislation banning digital gambling adverts which target minors, WSJ reports

09:29

Samsung Electronics (005930 KS) Union Leader says to continue talks on Tuesday

09:24

Hezbollah source says agree with the goals of the negotiations, but disagree with the approach, Al Hadath reports

Open the platform and use it. The whole workspace is free to try, with no signup and no card. When you want the headlines arriving live instead of on a delay, Newsquawk Pro is £24.99 for 7 days.

Try the platform free

Free. No signup, no card.

Context

This move reflects a growing global concern over consumer protection, particularly among vulnerable populations, and could have broader implications for advertising strategies and compliance costs in the sector.

Equities · last 90 days

Recent headlines that moved markets

EQUITIES/8 Sept · 05:24 UTC

Saudi Energy Minister says a number of energy facilities and utilities were hit; are temporarily halting some operations.

Equity indices, after we published−0.3%

Modest downside seen across equity futures as energy prices tick higher.

EQUITIES/3 Sept · 04:54 UTC

North Korea stripped references to "peaceful unification" with South Korea from the charter of its ruling Workers' Party of Korea, according to Yonhap.

Equity indices, after we published−3.3%

EQUITIES/1 Sept · 16:17 UTC

Initial reports of an American attack on Iran, reports i24's Stein.

ES, after we published−0.2%

EQUITIES/26 Aug · 12:56 UTC

States and Meta (META) and agree to settle claims that platforms harmed children, according to a court filing; Meta agrees to pay a maximum of USD 16.68bln to states as part of deal

Market, after we published+2.6%

EQUITIES/7 Sept · 10:54 UTC

Saudi Aramco Jizan oil facilities were reportedly hit in new strikes, the FT reports citing sources; hit on Monday, damage is being assessed.

Equity indices, after we published−0.1%

EQUITIES/7 Sept · 09:15 UTC

Volkswagen (VOW3 GY) says that the Co., Lower Saxony and Aurelius Capital have agreed on key terms for the sale of Osnabrueck Plant; aims to secure the site and majority of jobs in the long term.

Market, after we published+1.6%

Newsquawk Daily

Get both market opens in your inbox.

This note and the other one — the EU open and the US open, every business day, written by the desk. No account needed.

Related headlines

The whole workspace, free to try.

© 2026 Newsquawk. All rights reserved.