Italy’s Customs and Monopolies Agency, Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM), is stepping up administrative controls over unauthorised online gambling activity with a further blocking measure covering 190 gambling websites. Internet connectivity providers have been instructed to implement the required restrictions and redirect affected domains to the regulator’s designated notice page by 20 August 2026....
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Regulation & Licensing
August 10, 2026
Netherlands enters first major gambling licences renewal cycle in 2026
The Netherlands is entering a significant phase in the development of its regulated online gambling market as the first wave of gambling licences granted after the October 2021 market opening...
Regulation & Licensing
August 10, 2026
Ukraine study finds 86% of online casino players prefer licensed sites
A new Ukrainian study of active online casino users indicates a strong preference for licensed gambling platforms, with 86% of respondents saying they choose operators that are authorised within the...
Gambling Authorities
August 7, 2026
ADM to launch new Italy gambling disputes portal for players in September
Italy’s Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) is moving ahead with a new digital system intended to give players a more structured route for raising complaints about licensed online gambling operators....
Gambling Law & Taxation
August 7, 2026
Brazil betting companies face new restrictions and tax pressure in 2026
Brazil’s regulated betting market is facing another period of significant regulatory change as the federal government considers additional restrictions and higher taxation. The developments come as policymakers continue to strengthen...
Gambling Authorities
August 7, 2026
AGCO orders Betty Gaming to pay €80,400 over age verification failures
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has taken enforcement action against Betty Gaming CA Ltd. following failures involving age verification and player eligibility controls on Betty.ca. According to...
Responsible Gambling
August 6, 2026
Apple faces legal challenge in Brazil over gambling app age verification
Apple is facing a significant legal challenge in Brazil after three child protection organisations filed a lawsuit seeking stricter age verification measures for gambling applications distributed through the company's App...
Gambling Authorities
August 6, 2026
MGA review highlights governance gaps among licensed operators
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has published the results of its latest thematic review examining governance practices among licensed gambling operators and suppliers. The assessment forms part of the regulator's...
Regulation & Licensing
August 5, 2026
Austria submits draft gambling reforms to European Commission for review
Austria has taken a significant step toward reshaping its gambling sector after submitting its proposed gambling reforms to the European Commission for review. The draft legislation marks the country's most...
Regulation & Licensing
August 4, 2026
Digitain secures South African manufacturer licence
Digitain has secured a South African National Manufacturer Licence, marking another important step in the company's international growth strategy. The approval allows the leading iGaming technology provider to strengthen its...
Gambling Law & Taxation
August 3, 2026
Romania updates gambling winnings tax with new three-tier system
Romania has introduced a new taxation framework for gambling winnings, marking another significant step in the government's broader fiscal reform programme. The revised tax system came into force on 1...
Regulation & Licensing
August 3, 2026
Cyprus strengthens oversight as gambling market exceeds €1.3b
Cyprus is preparing the next phase of regulation for its rapidly expanding gambling market after regulated betting turnover surpassed €1.3 billion during 2025. While the country's regulated sector continues to...
Compliance & AML
August 3, 2026
UKGC flags higher casino terror financing risk in new report
The Gambling Commission has published its 2026 assessment of money laundering (ML) and terrorist financing (TF) risks across Great Britain's licensed gambling sector, highlighting a more challenging compliance environment for...
Gambling Authorities
August 3, 2026
PAGCOR extends accreditation deadline for B2B gaming suppliers
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has extended the deadline for business-to-business suppliers serving licensed online gaming operators to obtain accreditation under its updated regulatory framework. The move gives...
Compliance & AML
July 31, 2026
Upcoming Compliance Deadlines for Operators with a Curaçao Gaming License
Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) licensees face several active compliance deadlines between now and October 2026. Operators licensed under the Landsverordening op de Kansspelen (LOK) should treat 2026 as a compliance...
Compliance & AML
July 30, 2026
Bede Gaming earns GLI-19 and GLI-33 certifications, boosting trust
Bede Gaming has strengthened its position as a trusted technology provider for regulated gambling markets after successfully achieving GLI-19 and GLI-33 certifications. The latest milestone reflects the company's continued commitment...
Gambling Authorities
July 24, 2026
UK Gambling Commission confirms regulatory fines will go to treasury
The Gambling Commission has confirmed a significant change to the way regulatory settlement payments will be handled in the United Kingdom. Under the revised policy, all future payments made through...
Compliance & AML
July 24, 2026
Google expands gambling ads across 37 markets with stricter advertiser rules
Google has announced significant updates to its policies governing gambling ads, introducing broader access to its programmatic advertising network while strengthening certification requirements for advertisers using Google Ads. The changes...
Gambling Law & Taxation
July 24, 2026
Polymarket to challenge French ban in court after regulator blocks access
Polymarket plans to challenge France's decision to block access to its platform after the country's gambling regulator instructed internet service providers to restrict access. The legal dispute highlights the growing...
Compliance & AML
July 24, 2026
Gambling ads show strong compliance with UK ASA age rules
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has reported strong compliance among licensed gambling operators with advertising rules designed to protect young audiences. According to the regulator's latest monitoring report, only...
Responsible Gambling
July 23, 2026
Svenska Spel defends safer gambling commitment amid revenue growth debate
Sweden's state-owned gambling operator Svenska Spel has defended its commitment to safer gambling after facing public criticism over whether its recent commercial success is being prioritised ahead of player protection....
Gambling Law & Taxation
July 23, 2026
Bulgaria rejects higher gambling tax, keeps current advertising rules
Bulgaria has decided not to proceed with opposition proposals that sought to increase the country's gambling tax and introduce stricter advertising restrictions for gambling operators. The decision follows parliamentary discussions...
Gambling Authorities
July 22, 2026
MGA warns of fake iGaming sites impersonating licensed operators
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a fresh warning to players after identifying several iGaming sites that it says are falsely presenting themselves as licensed or authorised operators. The...
Gambling Authorities
July 22, 2026
KSA orders TonyBet to remove football-style ad for breaching rules
The Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has instructed online gambling operator TonyBet to remove an advertisement after determining that it breached the Netherlands' restrictions on the use of role models...
Responsible Gambling
July 22, 2026
TaDa Gaming strengthens UK market trust through responsible gaming strategy
Since entering the United Kingdom's regulated gambling market in 2025, TaDa Gaming has continued to strengthen its reputation by placing responsible gaming at the centre of its long-term business strategy....
Gambling Authorities
July 20, 2026
UKGC faces growing pressure over UK Gambling affordability checks
The debate surrounding UK Gambling affordability checks has intensified after fresh questions were raised about the Gambling Commission's Financial Risk Assessments and the way the regulator reached its decision to...
Compliance & AML
July 20, 2026
Polymarket faces French ISP blocking order over gambling compliance
France has intensified its regulatory approach to online gambling by directing internet service providers to block access to Polymarket, a prediction market platform that the country's gambling regulator considers unavailable...