In 2025, advertising expenditure by licensed gambling operators in the United Kingdom continued to decline, reinforcing a trend that has been in place since 2021. The decrease in promotional activity among regulated firms has prompted industry stakeholders to raise concerns about the growing presence of unlicensed offshore platforms that operate outside the UK regulatory framework....
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February 2, 2026
Malta Gaming Authority warns against false gambling websites
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a strong warning to the public after identifying a group of online gambling websites that are making false claims about being licensed by...
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February 2, 2026
Gamstop self exclusion rises as younger UK players sign up more
The national self‑exclusion programme Gamstop has recorded substantial growth in registrations throughout 2025, with evidence pointing to broader awareness of gambling harm and increasing uptake of protective tools. Particularly notable...
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January 31, 2026
Poland targets gambling streaming with criminal law reform
Poland has taken a significant step toward tightening control over online content and gambling promotion by advancing a draft amendment to the Penal Code that would criminalise certain forms of...
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January 29, 2026
Ukraine finalises lottery licence competition with three operators
Ukraine has completed a pivotal phase in the reform of its state lottery sector with the conclusion of an open competition to determine which operators may legally provide lottery services...
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January 29, 2026
ACMA finds six gambling operators fail self exclusion laws
Australia’s national gambling regulatory authority has concluded a wide‑ranging series of compliance investigations that reveal significant failures by six licensed wagering providers to honour the country’s self‑exclusion protections. The breaches...
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January 29, 2026
Nordic regulators struggle to measure online gambling black market
A new academic review published in the respected journal PLOS One has raised concerns about the capability of gaming regulators in the Nordic region to accurately understand and measure the...
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January 28, 2026
England gambling survey highlights stable problem gambling
The latest NHS Health Survey for England 2024 offers a comprehensive insight into gambling behaviours across the adult population, showing that overall problem gambling rates remain stable even as online...
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January 28, 2026
BetBlocker launches Greek language support for safer gambling
BetBlocker has launched Greek language support for its free self‑exclusion software in a strategic effort to broaden access to tools that help prevent and manage gambling related harm. This initiative...
iGaming News, Laws
January 28, 2026
Ukraine regulator PlayCity fines Favbet for regulatory violations
Ukraine’s gambling regulator, the State Agency of Ukraine PlayCity, has imposed a substantial financial penalty on the betting operator Favbet for multiple breaches of regulatory requirements. These actions reflect a...
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January 28, 2026
VCAT upholds fine against OkeBet for unlawful gambling marketing
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has confirmed that the Australian online bookmaker partnership OkeBet breached the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 in the state of Victoria. The Tribunal’s ruling...
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January 28, 2026
UK ombudsman highlights banks’ role in protecting against gambling harm
In a high‑profile decision that has captured public attention and raised important questions about the role of banks in preventing gambling harm, the United Kingdom’s Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has...
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January 28, 2026
Finland reviews scratchcard gift rules under new gambling law
Finland’s government has launched an official assessment of whether the longstanding prohibition on gifting scratchcards should be reversed under its newly adopted gambling law. The review is part of the...
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January 27, 2026
UK government consults on increases to Gambling Commission fees
The United Kingdom government has launched a public consultation regarding proposed increases to the fees charged by the Gambling Commission, the country’s principal gambling regulator. The Department for Culture, Media...
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January 27, 2026
Portugal updates regulations for online casino games and sports betting
Portugal’s gambling regulator has taken a significant step toward modernising key aspects of the nation’s online gaming and sports betting legal framework by formally launching a public consultation on draft...
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January 27, 2026
Childhood gambling linked to higher adult problem gambling risk
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has highlighted significant concerns about the increasing normalisation of gambling among children and its potential long-term effects on adult behaviour and welfare. Recent...
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January 27, 2026
eGaming Integrity launches advisory service for prize draw operators
In response to heightened regulatory focus on the online prize draw and competition sector in the United Kingdom, eGaming Integrity, a leading compliance and internal audit advisory firm, has introduced...
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January 26, 2026
Meta under scrutiny for illegal gambling adverts on social media
Meta faces growing criticism for its role in hosting and profiting from illegal gambling advertisements on its social media platforms. Industry bodies and regulators in Europe and the United Kingdom...
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January 26, 2026
Irish National Lottery adverts criticised for child appeal on YouTube
A recent study by leading academics in Ireland has raised significant concerns over the content of Irish National Lottery advertisements on YouTube, suggesting that many campaigns may inadvertently appeal to...
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January 26, 2026
GambleAware report on self‑directed tools for reducing gambling harm
Since the rising global focus on responsible gambling and the prevention of gambling‑related harms, organisations across the United Kingdom and internationally have been evaluating the tools available to individuals seeking...
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January 26, 2026
Brazil shuts down more than 25,000 illegal betting websites
Brazilian federal authorities have intensified enforcement against unauthorised betting activity during the country’s first full year under a regulated sports betting framework, blocking more than 25,000 illegal betting websites while...
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January 26, 2026
Lithuanian regulator ends Betsson league name case without penalty
Lithuania’s Gambling Supervision Authority has officially concluded its review of the use of the Betsson brand in the title of the Lithuanian Basketball League without imposing any financial penalties. The...
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January 24, 2026
Google tightens gambling advertising rules across EMEA
Google has announced a significant tightening of its requirements for gambling advertisers across Europe the Middle East and Africa, marking one of the most comprehensive policy updates the company has...
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January 23, 2026
Isle of Man gambling regulator outlines money laundering risks
Senior regulatory leaders in the Isle of Man have outlined evolving money laundering risks within the gambling sector while detailing preparations for the upcoming MONEYVAL mutual evaluation scheduled for September...
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January 23, 2026
Bet365 reprimanded by Dutch regulator over deposit limit checks
Bet365 has been formally reprimanded by the Dutch gambling regulator after an audit concluded that the operator failed to correctly apply mandatory deposit limit checks introduced under the Netherlands’ strengthened...
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January 22, 2026
Brazil self exclusion from betting sites exceeds 217,000 users
Since December 2025, a significant number of Brazilians have taken voluntary steps to exclude themselves from online betting platforms. Data released by Brazil’s Ministry of Treasury show that more than...
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January 21, 2026
Brazil moves to legalize betting on rodeo and horse racing
Brazil is moving toward expanding its regulated betting market to include rodeo competitions and horse racing events that have remained outside legal wagering for decades. The initiative represents one of...