Expanse Studios, a subsidiary of Meridian Holdings, has confirmed that it has secured regulatory certification enabling the commercial deployment of selected gaming titles across Estonia and Latvia. The certification represents an important operational milestone for the company as it continues to expand its presence in regulated European gaming markets....
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Responsible Gambling
March 11, 2026
German survey finds gambling ads influence vulnerable players
A large German survey involving nearly 4,800 active gamblers has concluded that individuals experiencing gambling-related problems are significantly more likely to report being influenced by gambling advertising. The research highlights...
Compliance & AML
March 11, 2026
UKGC reminds Cheltenham bookmakers of AML duties
UK Gambling Commission has issued a reminder to on-course bookmakers operating during the Cheltenham Festival regarding their responsibilities under anti-money laundering rules. The regulator emphasized that licensees must maintain robust...
Gambling Authorities
March 10, 2026
KSA fines Novatech €24.8M for illegal online gambling in Netherlands
The Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has imposed a record administrative fine of €24.846 million on offshore gambling operator Novatech for offering online gambling services to players in the Netherlands...
Compliance & AML
March 10, 2026
BOS responds to EU AMLA sanctions consultation for online gambling
The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) has submitted its official feedback to the European Union Anti‑Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) concerning draft Regulatory Technical Standards related to sanctions within...
Gambling Authorities
March 10, 2026
Slovakia launches gambling risk education with University of Trnava
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Slovakia has entered into a formal partnership with University of Trnava to create an education-focused initiative addressing gambling risks, regulatory awareness and prevention strategies. The collaboration...
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 10, 2026
Brazil’s betting sector questions Lula call for online gambling ban
Brazil’s recently regulated online betting industry has publicly responded to comments made by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who called for a nationwide prohibition of online gambling during a televised...
Compliance & AML
March 10, 2026
Hollywoodbets Integrates ClearStake ID by Bank for UK Player Verification
Hollywoodbets has confirmed a new collaboration with ClearStake to deploy the company’s ID by Bank verification technology. The initiative is expected to enhance how the operator conducts customer due diligence...
Responsible Gambling
March 9, 2026
Mindway AI partners with Amelco to integrate safer gambling tools
Mindway AI has entered into a strategic partnership with Amelco, a well known B2B igaming platform provider, to integrate its advanced safer gambling technology into Amelco’s platform infrastructure. The collaboration...
Compliance & AML
March 9, 2026
Spanish operation targets online gambling linked money laundering
Spanish authorities have dismantled a sophisticated criminal network accused of laundering millions of euros through online gambling platforms while exploiting vulnerable individuals displaced by war. The operation resulted in the...
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 9, 2026
Spelinspektionen wins court ruling over illegal gambling advertising
Spelinspektionen has secured an important legal victory after a Swedish Administrative Court rejected appeals submitted by Sinovum Media AB and Flashback Media Group AB regarding enforcement orders related to online...
Compliance & AML
March 9, 2026
Danish regulator issues AML notice on revised FATF risk jurisdictions
The Danish Gambling Authority has issued an update drawing attention to recent revisions made by the Financial Action Task Force concerning jurisdictions considered to pose elevated risks related to money...
Gambling Authorities
March 9, 2026
PlayCity and Ukraine intensify crackdown on illegal gambling websites
PlayCity, the national gambling regulator operating in cooperation with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, continued its regulatory campaign aimed at reshaping and stabilizing the country’s gambling and lottery...
Gambling Authorities
March 7, 2026
Spelinspektionen fines ImpactWin Partner for telephone sales rule breach
The Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has issued a formal warning and financial penalty against ImpactWin Partner Ltd after determining that the company’s procedures for telephone sales did not comply with...
Gambling Authorities
March 6, 2026
Andrew Rhodes to leave UKGC amid interest from Hawkbridge advisory
The leadership transition at the UK Gambling Commission has attracted significant attention after its chief executive Andrew Rhodes confirmed plans to step down and pursue a role within the wider...
Compliance & AML
March 4, 2026
BGC launches Black Market iGaming awareness game in UK
The Betting and Gaming Council has introduced a new interactive online initiative designed to inform consumers about the risks associated with unregulated gambling websites. The campaign centres on a digital...
Gambling Authorities
March 4, 2026
Swedish Gambling Authority warns Spribe over licence breach
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...
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...
Compliance & AML
March 4, 2026
Yggdrasil expands in Brazil with F12, Blaze and Novibet
Yggdrasil, the award-winning iGaming content provider, has significantly reinforced its footprint in Brazil through new partnerships with three regulated operators: F12, Blaze and Novibet. The agreements enable these operators to...
Compliance & AML
March 3, 2026
MGA seeks input from operators on new EU AML standards reform
The Malta Gaming Authority has formally encouraged licensed operators to take an active role in shaping new European Union anti money laundering standards. The appeal follows the launch of several...
Regulation & Licensing
March 3, 2026
Hippos ATG Oy seeks licence ahead of Finland’s 2027 market opening
Hippos ATG Oy has formally submitted a licence application to Finland’s National Police Board of Finland as the country advances toward a multi licence betting framework. The move positions the...
Compliance & AML
March 3, 2026
St8 and iBankroll launch “Bankroll as a Service” for iGaming growth
St8, a casino games aggregator and technology provider focused on regulated markets, has entered into a strategic collaboration with iBankroll to introduce Bankroll-as-a-Service capabilities across its platform. The agreement reflects...
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 2, 2026
Brazil seeks alternative way to tax gambling after bill amendment
Brazil’s federal government is preparing to revisit the taxation of gambling operators through separate legislation after a key provision was removed from the recently approved Anti-Fraud Bill. The development has...
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 2, 2026
Romania’s ONJN investigates gambling tax discrepancies in 2026
Romania’s gambling regulator, the National Office for Gambling, widely known by its Romanian acronym ONJN, has confirmed significant discrepancies in gambling tax reporting following an internal investigation conducted over the...
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 2, 2026
Richard Desmond £70m claim dismissed by Competition Appeal Tribunal
The Competition Appeal Tribunal has dismissed a claim brought by entities associated with media proprietor Richard Desmond alleging that Camelot Group, now part of Allwyn UK, benefited from an unlawful...
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...