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 a strong relationship between exposure to marketing messages and increased gambling involvement among vulnerable groups, particularly younger men....
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iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
March 10, 2026
Bulgarian Football Union proposes betting ban for football personnel
The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) is preparing to vote on a proposal that would prohibit all football personnel in Bulgaria from engaging in betting activities related to the sport. The...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
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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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
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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...
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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...
iGaming News, Laws
March 6, 2026
BGC sets out DEI framework for UK regulated betting and gaming
The Betting and Gaming Council has announced a new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement of Principles for the regulated betting and gaming sector in the United Kingdom. The initiative was...
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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...
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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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
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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...
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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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
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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...
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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...
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February 27, 2026
Denmark gambling reform package strengthens consumer protection rules
The Government of Denmark has introduced a wide ranging legislative proposal designed to reform the national gambling sector. Presented by the Danish Minister of Taxation, the initiative has received firm...
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February 25, 2026
KSA clarifies ban on role models in gambling ads including influencers
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit has issued further clarification regarding the implementation of the national ban on the use of role models in gambling advertising. The authority confirmed that the...
iGaming News, Laws
February 24, 2026
ANJ reiterates prediction markets remain prohibited under French law
France’s national gambling regulator, Autorité Nationale des Jeux, has formally reiterated that prediction markets remain prohibited under the country’s legal framework. In a clear and carefully worded communication, the authority...
iGaming News, Laws
February 24, 2026
Croatia urges payment firms to block unauthorised gambling payments
Croatia’s regulated gambling sector has taken renewed action to address what it describes as persistent weaknesses in the enforcement of payment restrictions against unlicensed operators. The Croatian Association of Gambling...
iGaming News, Laws
February 24, 2026
ACMA concludes Tabcorp Tap falls within Interactive Gambling Act exemption
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has formally concluded that the Tap in-play betting service operated by Tabcorp does not contravene Australia’s federal interactive gambling framework. Following a detailed investigation,...