Malta is assessing the potential introduction of a legal framework for prediction markets as part of its broader strategy to expand the country’s digital economy. The initiative remains under review, yet it signals a continuation of Malta’s long-standing approach of positioning itself at the forefront of emerging digital and financial sectors within Europe....
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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...
Compliance & AML
March 25, 2026
SkillOnNet partners with ClearStake to strengthen compliance framework
SkillOnNet has entered into a strategic partnership with ClearStake aimed at improving enhanced due diligence processes and strengthening source of funds verification across its platform portfolio. The agreement represents a...
Compliance & AML
March 24, 2026
GAMOMAT launches Frooty Troupe – Game On with retro gameplay
GAMOMAT has introduced a new chapter in its popular slot series with the release of Frooty Troupe - Game On, a title that blends nostalgic arcade aesthetics with modern slot...
Compliance & AML
March 23, 2026
Isle of Man eyes personal fines for AML failings in gambling
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission has initiated a significant consultation process that could reshape regulatory enforcement within the island’s gambling sector. The proposed legislative reform seeks to expand...
Compliance & AML
March 23, 2026
Greek Gaming Commission prepares operators for EU AML framework
The Hellenic Gaming Commission has initiated a formal process to prepare licensed gambling operators for a significant regulatory shift across the European Union. As part of its supervisory role, the...
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 Law & Taxation
March 20, 2026
Malta Bill 55 faces EU scrutiny following Tipico licensing opinion
A recent legal opinion issued by an Advocate General at the Court of Justice of the European Union has renewed scrutiny over the legal framework surrounding Malta’s controversial Bill 55....
Compliance & AML
March 20, 2026
Albania’s online sports betting rules strengthen compliance and control
Albania has taken a significant regulatory step by approving a detailed set of technical and operational rules governing licensed online sports betting platforms. The decision, adopted by the Council of...
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 Law & Taxation
March 19, 2026
Croatia gambling law criticism raises youth protection concerns
Lawmakers in Croatia have raised fresh concerns about the effectiveness of the country’s 2025 gambling law, arguing that it falls short of its central objective to protect children and young...
Compliance & AML
March 19, 2026
KSA guidance on online gambling ad ban compliance in Netherlands
The Kansspelautoriteit has issued detailed guidance aimed at clarifying how licensed remote gambling operators must comply with the Netherlands’ ban on untargeted online advertising. The document provides practical direction, legal...
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 Law & Taxation
March 18, 2026
Gibraltar Gambling Bill advances with expanded regulatory framework
The Government of Gibraltar has taken a significant legislative step toward modernising its gambling sector, as the proposed Gibraltar Gambling Bill 2025 successfully passed its first reading in Parliament. The...
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...
Compliance & AML
March 18, 2026
The Fortune Engine launches Burst Gaming suite for iGaming growth
The Fortune Engine, widely recognised as a developer of SaaS-based solutions for non-traditional gambling content, has announced the launch of its new Burst Gaming suite. The initiative marks a strategic...
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...
Compliance & AML
March 18, 2026
Argentina blocks Polymarket over gambling compliance concerns
Argentina has taken decisive regulatory action against the prediction market platform Polymarket, ordering a nationwide block over concerns related to gambling classification, licensing compliance and consumer protection. The move reflects...
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 16, 2026
Colombia enacts 16% consumption tax for online gambling via decree
President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro has enacted a series of emergency decrees aimed at strengthening the government’s financial capacity in response to severe flooding that has affected multiple regions across...
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 Law & Taxation
March 13, 2026
Dutch parties propose nationwide ban on online gambling ads
Debate around gambling regulation in the Netherlands has intensified after two political parties introduced a proposal that would prohibit online gambling advertising across the country. The initiative reflects growing political...
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...