France’s gambling regulator, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux, has released the first findings from a newly developed algorithm designed to identify potentially excessive gambling behaviour among online and account-based players. The results indicate that harmful gambling patterns are becoming more significant within the regulated market and are increasingly tied to operator revenue....
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Compliance & AML
May 13, 2026
UK launches Illegal Gambling Taskforce to tackle unlicensed operators
The UK government has formally launched a new Illegal Gambling Taskforce as part of a broader effort to reduce the impact of unlicensed gambling operators and strengthen protections for consumers...
Gambling Authorities
May 13, 2026
SkillOnNet expands MegawaysCasino globally under MGA licence
SkillOnNet has officially expanded MegawaysCasino into multiple international markets under its Malta Gaming Authority licence, marking a significant step in the continued global growth of the online casino brand. The...
Gambling Authorities
May 13, 2026
EvenBet Gaming expands European presence with Danish B2B licence
EvenBet Gaming has secured a five-year B2B supplier licence from Danish Gambling Authority, also known as Spillemyndigheden, marking another important step in the company’s ongoing expansion across regulated European gaming...
Responsible Gambling
May 13, 2026
BetBlocker expands Syrian Arabic gambling support across Europe
BetBlocker has announced the expansion of its gambling harm prevention services to include support for Syrian Arabic speakers, as the charity seeks to improve access to assistance for displaced Syrian...
Compliance & AML
May 13, 2026
EM Group: One partner for licensing, compliance and corporate services
When the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on 11 June, betting demand will not ramp up slowly — it will surge overnight. Millions of players, nonstop fixtures, and weeks...
Responsible Gambling
May 12, 2026
Belgium gambling advertising rules spark BAGO call for fair standards
The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) has renewed its call for stronger enforcement against illegal gambling advertising in Belgium after new public health data highlighted the continued visibility of...
Responsible Gambling
May 12, 2026
Dutch gambling advertising ban debate intensifies over player safety
The Dutch government is reviewing whether stronger gambling advertising restrictions are needed as policymakers continue reassessing the effectiveness of current player protection measures. Discussions now include the possibility of a...
Responsible Gambling
May 12, 2026
GamScore unveils dashboard and score for safer betting in the UK
The development of responsible gambling technology continues to evolve across the United Kingdom as regulators operators and consumers seek more effective ways to support safer betting practices. Against this backdrop,...
Gambling Authorities
May 11, 2026
MGA launches public consultation on AI charter for gambling industry
The Malta Gaming Authority has launched a public consultation on a proposed AI Gaming Charter aimed at promoting the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence across the gambling industry....
Compliance & AML
May 11, 2026
BGC warns as illegal UK gambling expands to £16.6bn in 2025
The UK’s illegal gambling market has expanded significantly in recent years according to new research highlighted by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), with offshore betting stakes reportedly reaching £16.6bn...
Gambling Law & Taxation
May 8, 2026
Italy’s illegal online gambling sector hits €20bn annually
Italy’s illegal online gambling sector is estimated to generate around €20bn in annual activity, according to new findings released by the Observatory on Illegal Online Gambling at Data Room Nexus....
Gambling Authorities
May 7, 2026
KSA intensifies action against illegal gambling ads on Meta platforms
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has intensified its efforts to combat illegal gambling advertising on social media platforms operated by Meta. The authority confirmed that it submitted more than...
Gambling Authorities
May 7, 2026
UKGC hires Head of Illegal Markets to tackle unlicensed online gambling
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has launched a recruitment process for a permanent Head of Illegal Markets as the regulator intensifies efforts to combat unlicensed gambling operators targeting consumers across...
Gambling Authorities
May 7, 2026
Endorphina secures UAE GCGRA license for regulated gaming market
Endorphina Limited has received a Gaming-Related Vendor License (Tier II) from the UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), marking an important development for the company as the United Arab...
Compliance & AML
May 6, 2026
Flows secures Pennsylvania approval to supply iGaming tools
Flows has achieved a significant regulatory milestone after receiving full authorisation from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The approval marks an important step in the company’s continued expansion across the...
Compliance & AML
May 6, 2026
CT Interactive launches shared jackpot bingo line with new titles
CT Interactive has introduced a new bingo product line that incorporates a shared jackpot system, marking a further development in the company’s portfolio strategy. The launch reflects a continued focus...
Compliance & AML
May 4, 2026
Google updates gambling ad policy ahead of Alberta iGaming launch
Google has introduced a significant update to its advertising policies, aligning its rules with the forthcoming launch of Alberta’s regulated online gambling market. Effective May 4, 2026, the revised framework...
Gambling Law & Taxation
May 4, 2026
Brazil Labor Court Upholds SINDIBETS Union in Betting Sector Case
A significant legal decision in Brazil has clarified the structure of trade union representation within the country’s rapidly expanding betting and online gaming industry. A Labor Court in São Paulo...
Compliance & AML
May 4, 2026
Brightstar Lottery PLC earns MSCI AAA ESG rating for sustainability
Brightstar Lottery PLC has announced that it has been awarded the highest possible ESG rating of AAA by MSCI, marking a notable milestone in the company’s sustainability journey. The recognition...
Compliance & AML
May 1, 2026
Isle of Man to update gambling framework after key bill approval
The Isle of Man has moved closer to implementing one of its most significant gambling regulatory reforms in recent years after lawmakers approved substantial amendments to the territory’s gambling legislation....
Gambling Authorities
May 1, 2026
Spelinspektionen tightens self-exclusion checks and credit rules
Sweden is moving forward with another significant tightening of its regulated gambling framework as the country’s national gambling authority, Spelinspektionen, introduces updated compliance obligations for licensed operators while also confirming...
Compliance & AML
May 1, 2026
Brazil’s CBS tax reform reshapes betting compliance framework
Brazil has advanced its long-term fiscal reform agenda by introducing detailed regulatory provisions for the Contribuição sobre Bens e Serviços, widely known as CBS, through Decree No. 12,955/2025 signed by...
Gambling Authorities
April 28, 2026
Bet365 wins ANJ approval to enter France’s online sports betting
Bet365 has secured regulatory approval to operate in France’s online sports betting sector, marking a notable development in the European gambling landscape. The authorisation, granted by Autorité Nationale des Jeux,...
Responsible Gambling
April 27, 2026
Spelinspektionen reviews deposit limits and player protection in Sweden
Spelinspektionen has initiated a formal supervisory review into how licensed gambling operators in Sweden manage customers who set higher monthly deposit limits. The move places particular emphasis on player protection...
Gambling Authorities
April 27, 2026
Kansspelautoriteit bans own goal bets over match-fixing concerns
The Kansspelautoriteit has directed licensed operators to remove betting markets on own goals, citing heightened risks linked to match manipulation. The decision follows a targeted review of sportsbook offerings in...
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 27, 2026
Brazil bans sports and politics prediction markets via financial rules
Brazil has introduced a significant regulatory measure that narrows the legal scope of prediction market products in one of Latin America’s largest economies. A new resolution from the National Monetary...