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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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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Gambling Authorities
July 18, 2026
PAGCOR restructuring nears milestone as GCG readies recommendations
The long-discussed restructuring of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) may reach an important milestone before the end of the year following new developments involving the Governance Commission for...
Gambling Authorities
July 18, 2026
New Zealand opens registrations for Online Casino Licence auction
New Zealand has officially advanced its plans to establish a regulated online gambling sector by opening registrations for its upcoming Online Casino Licence auction. The latest development marks an important...
Gambling Authorities
July 15, 2026
EvenBet Gaming secures Swedish B2B supplier licence for market growth
EvenBet Gaming has strengthened its presence in Northern Europe after receiving a five year B2B supplier licence from the Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen. The approval allows the company to provide...
Gambling Authorities
July 15, 2026
Administrative pressure is not the same as effective supervision
Germany’s gambling regulation is often discussed through the language of enforcement, licensing and market control. That is understandable, because the sector carries obvious risks and the regulator is expected to...
Gambling Authorities
July 10, 2026
Selective enforcement is Germany’s biggest gambling problem
It is Friday, the end of another long regulatory week, and many people in the gambling industry will be ready to close the laptop and head into the weekend. But...
Gambling Authorities
July 6, 2026
Is Germany’s gambling regulator applying reliability rules equally?
Germany’s gambling regulation is built on a simple promise. Operators that want access to the regulated market must be reliable, financially capable and transparent about who owns, funds and controls...
Gambling Authorities
July 3, 2026
GGL appoints Christian Hochgrebe as chair of German gambling regulator
Germany's federal gambling regulator has entered a new phase of leadership with the appointment of Christian Hochgrebe as chairman of the administrative board of the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL)....
Gambling Authorities
July 2, 2026
Bet3000 Case Examines Regulatory Procedures and Court Evidence
Regulators routinely receive information from a wide range of sources. Consumers report suspected misconduct, competitors raise concerns about market behaviour and legal representatives submit information they consider relevant to ongoing...
Gambling Authorities
June 29, 2026
Gambling Comparison Websites and Consumer Choice in Germany
Germany’s regulated gambling market is often discussed through the behaviour of operators. That is understandable, because operators hold licences, accept deposits, manage player accounts and carry the direct regulatory obligations...
Gambling Authorities
June 26, 2026
The hidden role of payment systems in gambling regulation
Modern gambling regulation is no longer only about licences, websites, advertising and enforcement letters. Increasingly, the real pressure point sits somewhere less visible: the payment chain. If a gambling operator...
Gambling Authorities
June 19, 2026
UKGC unveils £26 million crackdown on illegal gambling sites
The UK Gambling Commission crackdown on illegal gambling activity has entered a new phase following the announcement of a £26 million investment package aimed at strengthening enforcement efforts across the...
Gambling Authorities
June 19, 2026
ADI Predictstreet faces German review over World Cup advertising exposure
ADI Predictstreet has come under regulatory scrutiny in Germany following its involvement in FIFA World Cup sponsorship activities. The review, initiated by Germany's national gambling regulator, focuses on whether the...
Gambling Authorities
June 15, 2026
Google updates gambling advertising policy in France for 2026
Google gambling advertising policy will undergo important changes in France later this month as the company updates its rules to reflect the country's current regulatory framework for online gambling content.
Gambling Authorities
June 15, 2026
Slovakia gambling regulation strengthens World Cup betting oversight
Slovakia gambling regulation is set to take center stage during the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the country's gambling authority increases scrutiny of betting operators and their marketing activities. The...
Gambling Authorities
June 15, 2026
bet365 and MGA Games Launch Mina de Oro Golden Edition in Spain
Mina de Oro Golden Edition has officially launched for customers of bet365 in Spain following a new collaboration between bet365 and MGA Games. The release marks the arrival of a...
Gambling Authorities
June 15, 2026
Groove secures Brazil licence, expands Latin America presence
Groove’s Brazil license marks a significant milestone in the company’s expansion across Latin America. The technology and aggregation provider has confirmed that it has secured authorization to operate in Brazil,...
Gambling Authorities
June 15, 2026
Denmark gambling spend rises 2.3% as online casino growth accelerates
Denmark gambling spend increased in April 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier, according to newly released figures from the Danish Gambling Authority. The latest data highlights continued...
Gambling Authorities
June 8, 2026
MGA urges gambling operators to strengthen World Cup 2026 monitoring
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a formal reminder to its licensed operators, urging them to strengthen monitoring efforts and remain vigilant throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026. The...