Malta is preparing to introduce a series of targeted reforms aimed at refining its taxation system for the iGaming sector, a move that reflects the country’s long-standing commitment to maintaining its position as a leading European hub for regulated online gaming. The changes, announced by the Malta Tax and Customs Administration and the Malta Gaming Authority, are scheduled to come into force on October 1, 2026....
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Gambling Authorities
April 6, 2026
KSA clarifies rules on payouts and account closures in Netherlands
The Kansspelautoriteit, commonly referred to as KSA, has issued a formal clarification to licensed online gambling operators in the Netherlands regarding the handling of player account closures and the payout...
Gambling Authorities
April 6, 2026
Lithuania proposes mandatory gambling player cards for safer gaming
Lithuania is preparing a significant overhaul of its gambling regulatory framework, with the introduction of mandatory player identification cards at the centre of the proposed reforms. The initiative, put forward...
Gambling Authorities
April 2, 2026
UK Gambling Commission restores Spribe licence after suspension
The UK Gambling Commission has formally lifted the suspension of the licence held by Spribe OÜ, allowing the company to resume offering gambling software services within Great Britain. The decision,...
Gambling Authorities
April 1, 2026
UKGC Response to Remote Gaming Duty and Black Market Risks
The UK Gambling Commission has formally addressed growing industry concerns surrounding potential increases to Remote Gaming Duty, often referred to as RGD, while reinforcing the limits of its institutional role....
Gambling Authorities
April 1, 2026
European regulators form cross border gambling communication network
European gambling regulators have taken a further step toward coordinated oversight with the launch of a new communication-focused initiative that brings together authorities from multiple jurisdictions. The initiative reflects a...
Gambling Authorities
April 1, 2026
Spelinspektionen urges reforms to tackle illegal gambling in Sweden
The Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has presented a detailed report to the national government outlining new proposals aimed at limiting access to online gambling services operated without a Swedish licence....
Gambling Authorities
April 1, 2026
KSA reinforces limits on licensed sports betting in Netherlands
The Kansspelautoriteit has issued a formal notice to licensed sports betting operators in the Netherlands, reminding them to strictly adhere to the scope of their licences. The regulatory intervention follows...
Gambling Authorities
March 27, 2026
Kansspelautoriteit clarifies rules on sports betting markets scope
The Kansspelautoriteit has issued a formal clarification regarding the scope of licensed sports betting activities in the Netherlands, reinforcing that operators may only offer wagers directly linked to recognised sporting...
Gambling Authorities
March 25, 2026
DOCV disputes GGL data on size of Germany’s online black market
The debate surrounding the size and influence of Germany’s online gambling black market has intensified following fresh criticism from the Deutscher Online Casinoverband. The association, commonly known as DOCV, has...
Gambling Authorities
March 23, 2026
Massive Gaming secures MGA license to expand regulated iGaming reach
Massive Gaming, widely recognized under the brand MVG, has formally secured a Business-to-Business gaming license from the Malta Gaming Authority, marking a significant step in its strategic expansion into regulated...
Gambling Authorities
March 20, 2026
DGOJ outlines updated safe gambling strategy for 2026 to 2030
The Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego has introduced a new consumer protection strategy following a recent session of the Advisory Council for Safe Gambling. The meeting, held at the...
Gambling Authorities
March 19, 2026
Sweden’s Spelinspektionen appoints Madelaine Tunudd as chair
Sweden’s national gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, has confirmed the appointment of Madelaine Tunudd as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. The decision marks a formal transition in leadership, with...
Gambling Authorities
March 19, 2026
Malta Gaming Authority system breach triggers cybersecurity probe
The Malta Gaming Authority has confirmed that it recently identified a cybersecurity incident affecting part of its internal infrastructure. The Authority stated that it acted immediately upon detecting irregular activity,...
Gambling Authorities
March 18, 2026
Vivid Gaming secures MGA B2B licence to support global expansion
Vivid Gaming has confirmed that it has been granted a Critical Gaming B2B licence by the Malta Gaming Authority, effective from 12 March 2026. The development represents a significant regulatory...
Gambling Authorities
March 18, 2026
GamCare CQC inspection confirms independence from gambling industry
GamCare has publicly welcomed the findings of a recent inspection conducted by Care Quality Commission, which concluded that there was no evidence of influence from the gambling industry on its...
Gambling Authorities
March 18, 2026
Germany’s 77% Gambling Claim: Reality or Illusion?
This is one of those numbers that looks fantastic in a press release and immediately raises eyebrows the moment you step outside that bubble. The Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder is...
Gambling Authorities
March 18, 2026
UK Gambling Commission updates LCCP rules for operators in 2026
The UK Gambling Commission has outlined a series of regulatory updates to its Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice, commonly referred to as the LCCP, that are scheduled to take...
Gambling Authorities
March 16, 2026
Incentive Games to deliver mobile real money titles to Rank Group UK
Incentive Games has announced a collaboration with The Rank Group Plc that will introduce a portfolio of real money games to players across the United Kingdom. The agreement reflects ongoing...
Gambling Authorities
March 13, 2026
MGA outlines new regulatory strategy for compliance and integrity
The Malta Gaming Authority has published a new supervisory engagement strategy that outlines how the regulator intends to oversee the licensed gaming sector during the upcoming regulatory cycle. The framework...
Gambling Authorities
March 13, 2026
Finland gambling licensing window attracts global operators before 2027
Finland has taken a decisive step toward reshaping its national gambling framework by opening a licensing window for commercial digital gambling operators. The regulatory authority has begun accepting applications from...
Gambling Authorities
March 13, 2026
Sweden bans Novatech gambling sites for targeting Swedish players
The Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has issued a banning order against the operator Novatech after determining that several websites linked to the company were accessible to players in Sweden without...
Gambling Authorities
March 10, 2026
KSA fines Novatech €24.8M for illegal online gambling in Netherlands
The Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has imposed a record administrative fine of €24.846 million on offshore gambling operator Novatech for offering online gambling services to players in the Netherlands...
Gambling Authorities
March 10, 2026
Slovakia launches gambling risk education with University of Trnava
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Slovakia has entered into a formal partnership with University of Trnava to create an education-focused initiative addressing gambling risks, regulatory awareness and prevention strategies. The collaboration...
Gambling Authorities
March 9, 2026
PlayCity and Ukraine intensify crackdown on illegal gambling websites
PlayCity, the national gambling regulator operating in cooperation with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, continued its regulatory campaign aimed at reshaping and stabilizing the country’s gambling and lottery...
Gambling Authorities
March 7, 2026
Spelinspektionen fines ImpactWin Partner for telephone sales rule breach
The Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has issued a formal warning and financial penalty against ImpactWin Partner Ltd after determining that the company’s procedures for telephone sales did not comply with...
Gambling Authorities
March 6, 2026
Andrew Rhodes to leave UKGC amid interest from Hawkbridge advisory
The leadership transition at the UK Gambling Commission has attracted significant attention after its chief executive Andrew Rhodes confirmed plans to step down and pursue a role within the wider...