ThrillTech has strengthened its international expansion strategy after receiving a Category A1 Manufacturer's Licence from the Hellenic Gaming Commission. The regulatory approval allows the company to introduce its proprietary ThrillPots side-bet jackpot solution to licensed iGaming operators across the regulated Greek market....
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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...
Responsible Gambling
July 31, 2026
Germany regulates gambling while trading apps imitate it
Germany has spent years constructing one of Europe’s most restrictive systems for licensed online gambling. Deposits are monitored across providers, self-exclusion is centralised, virtual slots are slowed down and product...
Responsible Gambling
July 29, 2026
NRW Online Casino Reform Changes Rules for Shared Live Studios
North Rhine-Westphalia has changed the architecture of its regulated online casino market. Licensed concessionaires may now use shared live-casino studios operated by specialist service providers, while the concessionaire formally retains...
Responsible Gambling
July 28, 2026
Playtech and Bet365 launch Boost Roulette for Spain with live gameplay
Playtech and Bet365 have strengthened their long-standing partnership with the introduction of Boost Roulette, a bespoke live casino game created specifically for players in Spain. The launch represents another milestone...
Compliance & AML
July 28, 2026
ClearStake launches Document Intelligence to spot AI document fraud
ClearStake has introduced Document Intelligence, a new solution designed to help businesses identify AI-generated document fraud and automate the validation of supporting financial documents. The product was officially launched on...
Gambling Authorities
July 27, 2026
GGL collected player data for years. Why wait until 2027?
Germany’s gambling authority has built a system capable of following the regulated online activity of millions of registered players. It has required licensed operators to connect their systems, transmit information...
Gambling Law & Taxation
July 25, 2026
Thailand blocks 55,000 gambling websites during FIFA World Cup 2026
Thailand has significantly expanded its enforcement campaign against illegal gambling websites by blocking more than 55,000 online URLs within a period of less than six weeks. The initiative forms part...
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 Authorities
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...
Gambling Authorities
July 24, 2026
Lotto BW used the World Cup to promote online slots
While Germany’s gambling regulator warned about the risks surrounding World Cup betting, a company owned entirely by the state of Baden-Württemberg was running its own football-themed online slot competition. Lotto...
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...
Compliance & AML
July 23, 2026
Gamanza renews multi‑year deal with Pasino.ch to power Swiss iCasino
Swiss iGaming technology provider Gamanza Group has strengthened its relationship with Pasino.ch after signing a new multi-year agreement to continue supporting the operator's regulated online casino business in Switzerland. The...
Gambling Authorities
July 23, 2026
Evolution fined £4.75m as illegal operators remain anonymous
The UK Gambling Commission has finally published its settlement with Evolution after genuine Evolution games were found on six unlicensed websites operated by two companies. The Commission says these websites...
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 22, 2026
Germany’s €5 online slot limit lacks public clarity
Germany has increased the maximum permitted stake on licensed online slot games from €1 to as much as €5 per spin. It is the most substantial change to the regulated...
Compliance & AML
July 21, 2026
SOFTSWISS advances Casino Platform scalability with Oracle Kubernetes
SOFTSWISS has taken another significant step in the evolution of its Casino Platform by successfully completing its first production migration to Oracle Kubernetes Engine (OKE). The milestone forms part of...
Gambling Law & Taxation
July 21, 2026
FanDuel founders’ lawsuit survives New York dismissal bid
A New York court has allowed most of the claims brought by FanDuel’s founders, former employees and early investors over the company’s 2018 merger with Paddy Power Betfair to continue.
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...
Gambling Authorities
July 20, 2026
Germany acted too late on FIFA sponsor ADI Predictstreet
German viewers saw ADI Predictstreet throughout the FIFA World Cup before the country’s gambling regulator stopped them from accessing its platform. The company’s branding appeared on stadium advertising boards, around...
Gambling Law & Taxation
July 18, 2026
Pixbet nationwide ban stays as court demands stronger age verification
Brazilian online betting operator Pixbet will continue to face a nationwide suspension after a Brazilian court rejected the company's appeal against an earlier injunction. The latest ruling reinforces the judiciary's...