The Kansspelautoriteit has issued a formal regulatory instruction to Optdeck Service Limited, the operator behind the Unibet brand, following findings of non-compliance with Dutch anti-money laundering requirements. The decision reflects the regulator’s ongoing supervisory role in ensuring that licensed gambling operators adhere to strict financial crime prevention standards under national law....
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Compliance & AML
April 8, 2026
Latvia gambling reform merges regulation and tax under one authority
Latvia has introduced a structural reform to its gambling regulatory framework, consolidating oversight and taxation responsibilities within a single authority. The move represents a significant administrative adjustment designed to improve...
Responsible Gambling
April 8, 2026
AGCOM proposes stricter rules on Italian gambling communications
Italy is moving to further tighten its already strict regulatory approach to gambling communications, as the national communications authority AGCOM introduces a new framework aimed at reinforcing the distinction between...
Gambling Authorities
April 8, 2026
ANJ pushes operators to improve action plans on risky gambling
France’s national gambling regulator, Autorité nationale des jeux, has completed a comprehensive review of industry action plans aimed at tackling excessive gambling and preventing underage participation. While the authority approved...
Responsible Gambling
April 8, 2026
Ukraine gambling sector brings in €395m in 2025 taxes and fees
Ukraine’s regulated gambling sector produced substantial fiscal returns in 2025, reflecting the impact of ongoing regulatory reforms, stricter enforcement measures and renewed oversight of market participants. Authorities reported a combination...
Gambling Authorities
April 8, 2026
MGA cancels Winzon Group licence following regulatory breaches
The Malta Gaming Authority has formally revoked the operating licence of Winzon Group Limited after identifying a series of regulatory failures and compliance shortcomings. The decision reflects a strict enforcement...
Gambling Authorities
April 8, 2026
Malta to introduce new iGaming tax reforms from October 2026
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...
Compliance & AML
April 7, 2026
ELA Games expands European presence with nine certified casino titles
ELA Games has taken a notable step in its European growth strategy by securing regulatory certifications for nine of its established casino titles across several key jurisdictions. The expansion spans...
Compliance & AML
April 7, 2026
Bede Gaming and OLG launch mobile app to enhance user experience
Bede Gaming has expanded its strategic collaboration with Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation following the successful deployment of a newly developed React Native mobile application. The upgraded platform is designed...
Responsible Gambling
April 6, 2026
AGCO Updates iGaming Rules Ahead of Ontario Self-Exclusion Launch
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has introduced a series of amendments to its Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming as part of preparations for a significant regulatory shift in...
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...
Responsible Gambling
April 6, 2026
Netherlands strengthens gambling oversight and player protection
The regulatory landscape for online gambling in the Netherlands continues to evolve as authorities refine their approach to consumer protection and market supervision. The Kansspelautoriteit, commonly referred to as KSA,...
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 3, 2026
Kansspelautoriteit warns Bingo Loco over illegal gambling events
The Kansspelautoriteit has issued formal warnings to Ireland-based organiser Legs Eleven Limited and the Rotterdam venue Maassilo following findings that a series of Bingo Loco events breached Dutch gambling regulations....
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 3, 2026
Romanian court keeps Polymarket banned, classifies it as gambling
Romania’s gambling regulator has secured a decisive legal outcome after a domestic court rejected an appeal by Polymarket, a prediction market platform that had challenged its classification as an unlicensed...
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 3, 2026
UK Gambling Tax Increase: Impact and Market Risks
On 1 April 2026, the UK government made one of the most aggressive fiscal moves we have seen in a regulated gambling market. Remote Gaming Duty jumped from 21% to...
Responsible Gambling
April 2, 2026
BGC confirms dates for Safer Gambling Week 2026 this November
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has confirmed that Safer Gambling Week 2026 will take place from 16 to 22 November, continuing its long-standing campaign to promote responsible play and...
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,...
Responsible Gambling
April 2, 2026
BetBlocker boosts gambling support in Slovakia via national helpline
A new collaborative initiative between BetBlocker and Linka pomoci pre problémy s hranÃm marks a significant step in strengthening responsible gambling support across Slovakia. The partnership aims to improve accessibility...
Responsible Gambling
April 2, 2026
KSA clarifies duty of care rules for Dutch online gambling operators
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the official gambling regulator in the Netherlands, has published two detailed studies alongside updated guidance aimed at strengthening how licensed online gambling operators meet their duty of...
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 Law & Taxation
March 30, 2026
Austria court decision makes gambling directors liable for player losses
A recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Austria has introduced a significant legal development for the international gambling sector. In a decision that may reshape accountability standards across Europe,...
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...
Responsible Gambling
March 26, 2026
BHA criticises UK move to keep betting levy unchanged
The British Horseracing Authority has publicly criticised the UK Government’s decision to leave the Horserace Betting Levy unchanged following the 2024 review, raising concerns about the long term financial sustainability...