The Swedish Gambling Authority has issued a formal warning and imposed a limited financial penalty on Spribe OÜ following the discovery that the supplier’s games were accessible on gambling websites operating without a Swedish licence....
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Gambling Authorities
March 4, 2026
Netherlands match-fixing reports remain stable in 2025 analysis
The number of suspected match-fixing alerts submitted to the Dutch gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit, remained broadly stable in 2025 compared to the previous year. However, while the volume of reports...
Gambling Authorities
March 2, 2026
Denmark advances whistle to whistle ban on gambling ads in live sport
Denmark has formally advanced a far-reaching reform of its gambling advertising framework, introducing a whistle-to-whistle ban on betting promotions during live sports broadcasts and setting out a series of broader...
Gambling Authorities
March 2, 2026
Kansspelautoriteit reviews ad breaches involving TonyBet, Betcity and Kansino
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), commonly referred to as the Dutch Gambling Authority, has formally contacted three licensed operators, TonyBet, Betcity and Kansino, in relation to separate marketing compliance incidents. The cases...
Gambling Authorities
February 25, 2026
KSA clarifies ban on role models in gambling ads including influencers
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit has issued further clarification regarding the implementation of the national ban on the use of role models in gambling advertising. The authority confirmed that the...
Gambling Authorities
February 24, 2026
Sweden licensed gambling market shows steady digital growth in 2025
Sweden’s licensed gambling market recorded measured expansion in 2025, with total turnover reaching approximately €2.5 billion. The latest figures, released by Spelinspektionen, indicate a 1.3 percent increase compared to the...
Gambling Authorities
February 24, 2026
ANJ reiterates prediction markets remain prohibited under French law
France’s national gambling regulator, Autorité Nationale des Jeux, has formally reiterated that prediction markets remain prohibited under the country’s legal framework. In a clear and carefully worded communication, the authority...
Gambling Authorities
February 24, 2026
ACMA concludes Tabcorp Tap falls within Interactive Gambling Act exemption
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has formally concluded that the Tap in-play betting service operated by Tabcorp does not contravene Australia’s federal interactive gambling framework. Following a detailed investigation,...
Gambling Authorities
February 23, 2026
Sweden approves extended ban on gambling with credit from 1 May 2026
The Swedish parliament, the Riksdag, has formally approved an expansion of the country’s prohibition on gambling with credit. The amendment to the Gambling Act 2018 will enter into force on...
Gambling Authorities
February 23, 2026
Bulgaria gambling age proposal sparks industry opposition debate
Bulgaria’s regulated gambling sector has formally objected to a draft legislative proposal that would increase the country’s legal gambling age from 18 to 21. The initiative, introduced by the political...
Gambling Authorities
February 23, 2026
ANJ introduces framework for monetizable digital objects in gaming
The Autorité Nationale des Jeux has formally introduced a regulatory framework aimed at overseeing games that incorporate what it defines as monetizable digital objects. This initiative represents a significant development...
Gambling Authorities
February 20, 2026
Dutch survey by KSA indicates increasing public acceptance of gambling
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit KSA has indicated that gambling is becoming more socially accepted in the Netherlands according to new research examining public attitudes. The findings, based on a...
Gambling Authorities
February 18, 2026
Big Daddy Gaming® secures MGA B2B license for Europe expansion
Innovative slot development studio Big Daddy Gaming® has obtained a B2B supplier license from the Malta Gaming Authority. The approval marks a significant milestone in the company’s early growth trajectory...
Gambling Authorities
February 18, 2026
Malta Gaming Authority investigation reveals gambling safety gaps
The Malta Gaming Authority completed an extensive undercover compliance investigation during the first half of 2025 to assess whether licensed gambling operators are effectively protecting their customers in practice. The...
Gambling Authorities
February 16, 2026
ANJ warning on 2026 FIFA World Cup betting ads in France
France’s national gambling regulator, Autorité Nationale des Jeux, has issued an early and pointed reminder to licensed betting operators and their media partners ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup....
Gambling Authorities
February 13, 2026
KSA warns operators over early payout feature clarity
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit has issued a formal warning to several licensed online sports betting operators regarding the communication of their so called “early payout” feature. The authority found...
Gambling Authorities
February 12, 2026
OASIS gambling register processes 5.2 billion checks in Germany
Germany’s central gambling self exclusion system OASIS processed more than 5.2 billion verification requests in 2025 according to the latest annual report published by the Regional Council of Darmstadt. The...
Gambling Authorities
February 11, 2026
Platipus Gaming secures B2B licence from UK Gambling Commission
Platipus Gaming has obtained a B2B licence from the UK Gambling Commission, authorising the company to supply gaming content to licensed operators within the United Kingdom’s regulated gambling market. The...
Gambling Authorities
February 11, 2026
Playson enters Colombian iGaming market with Rush Street Interactive
Playson, the digital entertainment supplier known for its portfolio of online casino content, has formally entered the regulated Colombian iGaming market following certification from Coljuegos, the national gambling authority. The...
Gambling Authorities
February 10, 2026
Sweden updates gambling supervision fees SIFS 2026:1 for operators
Sweden will introduce a revised system of supervision fees for gambling operators and software permit holders starting on March 1, 2026. The updated regulation, known as SIFS 2026:1, replaces the...
Gambling Authorities
February 10, 2026
Ireland opens GRAI licence applications for gambling operators
Ireland’s gambling sector has entered a significant regulatory transition with the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) making its licensing portal available to operators applying for key licences under the...
Gambling Authorities
February 9, 2026
UK Gambling Commission consultation on settlement fines reform
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has initiated a formal consultation proposing changes to how fines and regulatory settlement payments are allocated. The consultation seeks to align negotiated settlement payments with...
Gambling Authorities
February 9, 2026
Dutch regulator addresses bet365 and One Casino betting errors
The Dutch Gambling Authority has confirmed that it has held discussions with bet365 and One Casino after identifying errors that allowed bets to be placed on prohibited football markets. The...
Gambling Authorities
February 6, 2026
Swedish gambling participation remains high in 2025 survey
Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s national gambling regulator, has released new findings showing that gambling participation across the country remained consistently high throughout 2025. The data indicates notable growth in sports betting and...
Gambling Authorities
February 5, 2026
UK gambling regulator clarifies treatment of prediction markets
The UK Gambling Commission has issued a detailed explanation of how prediction markets would be regulated under existing legislation in Great Britain. This clarification comes at a time of growing...
Gambling Authorities
February 4, 2026
Ireland greenlights gambling regulator to issue licences
Ireland has taken a significant legal step in modernising its gambling laws after the government authorised the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland to begin issuing licences under the newly enacted...
Gambling Authorities
February 4, 2026
Curacao Gaming Authority enforcement credibility questioned
An analysis of Curacao’s enforcement register, licence revocations and why regulatory action often lacks transparency and real-world impact.