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 growing recognition that effective public messaging plays a central role in modern gambling regulation, particularly as digital channels reshape how consumers engage with betting and gaming services....
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iGaming News, Laws
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....
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April 1, 2026
Betting and Gaming Council warns black market growth after tax rise
The Betting and Gaming Council has issued a strong warning that the illegal gambling market in the United Kingdom is already expanding at a concerning pace and could accelerate further...
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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...
iGaming News, Laws
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,...
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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...
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March 27, 2026
EU online gambling fraud rises as EGBA urges coordinated action plan
The European Gaming and Betting Association has called on the European Commission to take decisive and coordinated action against a growing wave of online gambling fraud. The association submitted detailed...
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March 26, 2026
Malta weighs prediction market rules to boost its digital economy
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,...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
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March 25, 2026
JOI Gaming Limited faces KSA scrutiny over JACKS.NL link
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit has formally addressed JOI Gaming Limited following a compliance issue tied to advertising restrictions in the Netherlands. The matter relates to a link embedded on...
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March 24, 2026
STS joins IBIA network to strengthen sports betting integrity
STS has formally joined the International Betting Integrity Association, marking a notable development in the regulated sports betting sector. The agreement connects the operator to a global monitoring system that...
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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...
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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...
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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....
iGaming News, Laws
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...
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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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
iGaming News, Laws
March 16, 2026
Dutch lawmakers propose KSA fines up to 100% of operator revenue
Lawmakers in the Netherlands have introduced a proposal that could significantly expand the enforcement powers of the country’s gambling regulator. The initiative would allow the national regulator, Kansspelautoriteit, commonly known...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
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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...
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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...
iGaming News, Laws
March 13, 2026
Greece calls for stronger safeguards to reduce underage gambling risks
Concerns about the exposure of young people to gambling are gaining renewed attention in Greece. The Hellenic National Committee on Bioethics and Technoethics has urged the government to reinforce safeguards...