1xBet has confirmed that it will participate in the upcoming Responsible Gaming Symposium organised by Gamble Alert, a Nigerian non-profit organisation focused on gambling awareness and player protection. The event is scheduled to take place on 11 June at the D’Podium International Event Centre in Ikeja, Lagos....
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June 8, 2026
UK regulator to introduce AI monitoring system for gambling advertising
The United Kingdom is preparing to introduce a new artificial intelligence-driven monitoring initiative aimed at strengthening oversight of gambling advertising across digital platforms. The move reflects a broader regulatory effort...
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June 5, 2026
Norway probes prediction markets amid growing regulatory concerns
Prediction markets have emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments of the global online wagering and speculation industry, creating new challenges for regulators, policymakers and consumer protection advocates. In Norway,...
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June 5, 2026
ANJ warns of €1.2 Billion World Cup betting boom and rising youth risks
France's gambling regulator, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has launched a major public awareness campaign ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup as concerns grow over the expected surge...
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June 2, 2026
European operators support new EN 18144 standard for safer gambling
The European gaming industry has taken a significant step toward strengthening responsible gambling practices following the publication of EN 18144, a new voluntary European standard designed to help operators identify...
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June 1, 2026
KSA launches World Cup campaign to warn young adults about betting risks
The Dutch gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has launched a nationwide responsible gambling initiative aimed at young adults ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The campaign, titled "Laat je...
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June 1, 2026
Italy moves to clarify limits between gambling information and advertising
Italy is taking another significant step in the evolution of its gambling regulatory framework. The country's communications regulator, AGCOM, has announced plans to launch a public consultation aimed at clarifying...
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May 29, 2026
Germany moves to label prediction markets as illegal gambling
Germany’s national gambling regulator is moving toward a stricter interpretation of prediction markets, signalling that such products may increasingly be treated as illegal gambling offers under German law. The development...
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May 25, 2026
Ukraine links gambling addiction policy to wartime national security
Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation has formally identified gambling addiction as a national security concern during the ongoing war, marking a significant shift in how the country approaches gambling regulation...
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May 25, 2026
Brazil self-exclusion betting register surpasses 500,000 users
Brazil’s national self-exclusion register for online betting has surpassed 500,000 users, marking another milestone in the country’s developing regulated gambling market. The latest figures released by federal authorities indicate continued...
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May 25, 2026
UK Gambling Commission intensifies action against illegal lotteries
The UK Gambling Commission is preparing to increase enforcement efforts against illegal lotteries as licensed society lotteries across Great Britain continue to achieve record financial results. The regulator has warned...
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May 20, 2026
Armenia proposes stricter controls on illegal online gambling
Armenia is moving forward with a broad package of gambling reforms aimed at strengthening oversight of both licensed and unlicensed gambling activity. The proposed legislation would introduce stricter monitoring of...
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May 20, 2026
KSA tightens gambling oversight ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has announced stricter monitoring and enforcement measures ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, signalling increased scrutiny of sports betting activity and gambling advertising...
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May 18, 2026
Ukraine cabinet advances PlayCity gambling regulator restructuring plan
Ukraine is moving closer to a significant restructuring of its gambling regulatory framework after the Cabinet of Ministers gave preliminary approval to transfer gambling regulator PlayCity under direct Cabinet supervision....
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May 15, 2026
GLI and Bulgaria expand gambling regulation talks on AI betting
Gaming Laboratories International has moved to deepen its engagement with Bulgarian gambling authorities as European regulators continue examining how artificial intelligence, esports betting and virtual gaming products should be supervised...
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May 15, 2026
UK launches independent gambling harms research centre in Britain
The United Kingdom has launched a major new national research initiative focused on gambling-related harm, marking a significant development in the country’s public health and regulatory landscape. The new Gambling...
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May 14, 2026
France’s ANJ algorithm flags 600,000 high-risk gambling players
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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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May 12, 2026
Australia’s gambling reform response faces scrutiny over ad limits
Australia’s federal government has formally presented its long-awaited response to the parliamentary inquiry into online gambling led by the late Labor MP Peta Murphy, reopening a national debate over gambling...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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May 7, 2026
Ukraine gambling reform bill shifts oversight to finance ministry
Ukraine is considering a significant institutional change that could reshape the country’s gambling and lottery regulatory structure. A proposed amendment to draft law No. 15111-d would transfer responsibility for state...
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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...