The ongoing rollout of affordability checks across the United Kingdom’s gambling sector has become the subject of increasing scrutiny, with stakeholders raising concerns about transparency, proportionality and broader market implications. Originally introduced as part of a wider regulatory reform agenda, the checks were intended to strengthen consumer protection while maintaining a balanced and sustainable betting environment....
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iGaming News, Laws
April 14, 2026
Kansspelautoriteit finds minimal underage access in online gambling
The Kansspelautoriteit has concluded that minors are largely unable to access licensed online gambling platforms in the Netherlands, following a detailed regulatory review of account registration and financial verification systems....
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April 13, 2026
Curaçao Gaming Authority strengthens compliance rules for operators
The Curaçao Gaming Authority has introduced updated regulatory guidance that requires licensed business-to-consumer operators to significantly improve the clarity and accessibility of their player-facing terms and conditions. The new policy...
iGaming News, Laws
April 13, 2026
Brazil Ministry of Sport and CADE Sign Pact to Oversee Sports Betting
Brazil’s Ministry of Sport has entered into a formal technical cooperation agreement with the Administrative Council for Economic Defense, widely known as CADE, in a move that reflects the country’s...
iGaming News, Laws
April 10, 2026
Portugal SRIJ launches centralized self exclusion system for iGaming
Portugal has taken a significant regulatory step in the evolution of its online gaming market. The country’s gaming authority, Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos, widely known as SRIJ,...
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April 10, 2026
Greece plans age limits for online gambling after social media ban
Greece is preparing to introduce a new wave of digital regulation aimed at strengthening the protection of minors across online environments. Following the announcement of a nationwide restriction on social...
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April 10, 2026
Ukraine gambling policy debate on military ban and targeted controls
The Ukrainian gambling sector has entered a period of heightened policy debate following a recent proposal by the Ministry of Digital Transformation to introduce a universal restriction on gambling access...
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April 10, 2026
Nederlandse Loterij takes legal action against Qbet over illegal gambling
Nederlandse Loterij has initiated civil proceedings against Qbet, widely described as one of the largest unlicensed gambling platforms accessible within the Netherlands. The legal action reflects a broader effort by...
iGaming News, Laws
April 10, 2026
Italy reconsiders gambling ad ban to boost football funding
Italy is once again evaluating a policy that once stood as one of Europe’s strictest approaches to gambling regulation. The nationwide ban on gambling advertising and sports sponsorships, introduced under...
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April 10, 2026
Sweden Gambling Channelisation Improves but Illegal Market Persists
The Swedish horseracing betting operator AB Trav och Galopp has indicated that gradual progress is being made in the country’s ongoing effort to curb unlicensed gambling activity. In its latest...
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April 10, 2026
KSA flags Unibet operator Optdeck for AML non‑compliance
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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
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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...
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April 8, 2026
IBIA reports 70 betting alerts in Q1 2026 across global markets
The International Betting Integrity Association has reported a total of 70 suspicious betting alerts during the first quarter of 2026, spanning 10 different sports and multiple global regions. The findings...
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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...
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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...
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April 6, 2026
Premier League clubs face revenue drop from gambling sponsor ban
Premier League clubs are entering a period of financial adjustment as new restrictions on gambling sponsorships begin to take effect ahead of the 2026/27 season. The league’s voluntary decision to...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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....
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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...
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April 3, 2026
Brazil strengthens fight against match-fixing with new national policy
The Government of Brazil has taken a decisive step toward protecting the integrity of sports competitions with the introduction of a comprehensive regulatory framework aimed at combating match-fixing. Through Interministerial...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
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April 2, 2026
BetBlocker boosts gambling support in Slovakia via national helpline
A new collaborative initiative between BetBlocker and Linka pomoci pre problémy s hraním marks a significant step in strengthening responsible gambling support across Slovakia. The partnership aims to improve accessibility...
iGaming News, Laws
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...