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. While the opinion does not constitute a binding judgment, it offers a detailed interpretation of European Union law that may influence how national courts and regulators approach cross-border gambling disputes....
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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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
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,...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
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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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...