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Gambling Law & Taxation
February 5, 2026
Bill 55 and the illusion of control!
EU court cases in 2026 may determine whether Malta’s Bill 55 can lawfully block foreign gambling judgments under EU law.
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.
Compliance & AML
February 4, 2026
Betfred upgrades retail platform with support from Sportradar
Betfred has announced a significant extension and expansion of its long established technology partnership with Sportradar marking a new phase in the evolution of its UK retail betting operations. The...
Gambling Authorities
February 4, 2026
KSA focuses on cooperation to curb illegal gambling ads in sport
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has significantly intensified its cooperation with national and international sports organisations as part of its broader strategy to enforce the country’s ban on untargeted gambling...
Responsible Gambling
February 3, 2026
UK gambling advertising spend falls as illegal marketing risk rises
Advertising expenditure by licensed gambling operators in Great Britain has continued to decline according to a new independent study commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC). The report highlights...
Gambling Authorities
February 3, 2026
St8 secures Swedish licence to enter regulated iGaming market
Casino games aggregator St8 has reached a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy after being awarded a B2B supplier licence by Sweden’s national gambling regulator, the Swedish Gambling Authority,...
Compliance & AML
February 3, 2026
Lithuania regulator fines Baltic Bet €330,600 for AML failures
The Lithuanian gambling regulator has issued a significant administrative fine against betting operator Baltic Bet in connection with failures to meet legal obligations to prevent money laundering and monitor customer...
Responsible Gambling
February 2, 2026
Romania ONJN seeks emergency reform of gambling self-exclusion
The National Office for Gambling of Romania, known as ONJN, has formally called on the Ministry of Finance to adopt emergency legal measures aimed at strengthening the country’s gambling self-exclusion...
Responsible Gambling
February 2, 2026
Gambling advertising drops in UK while black market rises
In 2025, advertising expenditure by licensed gambling operators in the United Kingdom continued to decline, reinforcing a trend that has been in place since 2021. The decrease in promotional activity...
Gambling Authorities
February 2, 2026
Malta Gaming Authority warns against false gambling websites
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a strong warning to the public after identifying a group of online gambling websites that are making false claims about being licensed by...
Responsible Gambling
February 2, 2026
Gamstop self exclusion rises as younger UK players sign up more
The national self‑exclusion programme Gamstop has recorded substantial growth in registrations throughout 2025, with evidence pointing to broader awareness of gambling harm and increasing uptake of protective tools. Particularly notable...
Gambling Law & Taxation
February 2, 2026
Colombia court suspends VAT changes on online gambling
The Constitutional Court of Colombia has provisionally suspended a major economic emergency decree that introduced a new method for calculating Value Added Tax on online gambling and other related tax...
Gambling Authorities
January 29, 2026
ACMA finds six gambling operators fail self exclusion laws
Australia’s national gambling regulatory authority has concluded a wide‑ranging series of compliance investigations that reveal significant failures by six licensed wagering providers to honour the country’s self‑exclusion protections. The breaches...
Responsible Gambling
January 29, 2026
Nordic regulators struggle to measure online gambling black market
A new academic review published in the respected journal PLOS One has raised concerns about the capability of gaming regulators in the Nordic region to accurately understand and measure the...
Responsible Gambling
January 28, 2026
England gambling survey highlights stable problem gambling
The latest NHS Health Survey for England 2024 offers a comprehensive insight into gambling behaviours across the adult population, showing that overall problem gambling rates remain stable even as online...
Responsible Gambling
January 28, 2026
BetBlocker launches Greek language support for safer gambling
BetBlocker has launched Greek language support for its free self‑exclusion software in a strategic effort to broaden access to tools that help prevent and manage gambling related harm. This initiative...
Gambling Authorities
January 28, 2026
Ukraine regulator PlayCity fines Favbet for regulatory violations
Ukraine’s gambling regulator, the State Agency of Ukraine PlayCity, has imposed a substantial financial penalty on the betting operator Favbet for multiple breaches of regulatory requirements. These actions reflect a...
Gambling Law & Taxation
January 28, 2026
VCAT upholds fine against OkeBet for unlawful gambling marketing
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has confirmed that the Australian online bookmaker partnership OkeBet breached the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 in the state of Victoria. The Tribunal’s ruling...
Responsible Gambling
January 28, 2026
UK ombudsman highlights banks’ role in protecting against gambling harm
In a high‑profile decision that has captured public attention and raised important questions about the role of banks in preventing gambling harm, the United Kingdom’s Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has...
Gambling Law & Taxation
January 28, 2026
Finland reviews scratchcard gift rules under new gambling law
Finland’s government has launched an official assessment of whether the longstanding prohibition on gifting scratchcards should be reversed under its newly adopted gambling law. The review is part of the...
Gambling Authorities
January 27, 2026
UK government consults on increases to Gambling Commission fees
The United Kingdom government has launched a public consultation regarding proposed increases to the fees charged by the Gambling Commission, the country’s principal gambling regulator. The Department for Culture, Media...
Compliance & AML
January 27, 2026
Portugal updates regulations for online casino games and sports betting
Portugal’s gambling regulator has taken a significant step toward modernising key aspects of the nation’s online gaming and sports betting legal framework by formally launching a public consultation on draft...
Gambling Authorities
January 27, 2026
Childhood gambling linked to higher adult problem gambling risk
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has highlighted significant concerns about the increasing normalisation of gambling among children and its potential long-term effects on adult behaviour and welfare. Recent...
Compliance & AML
January 27, 2026
eGaming Integrity launches advisory service for prize draw operators
In response to heightened regulatory focus on the online prize draw and competition sector in the United Kingdom, eGaming Integrity, a leading compliance and internal audit advisory firm, has introduced...
Responsible Gambling
January 26, 2026
GambleAware report on self‑directed tools for reducing gambling harm
Since the rising global focus on responsible gambling and the prevention of gambling‑related harms, organisations across the United Kingdom and internationally have been evaluating the tools available to individuals seeking...