More than 700 advertisements promoting betting platforms were identified across Meta's platforms in Brazil during November 10 and 11, according to an investigation published by BBC News Brasil. The findings emerged several weeks after the Brazilian Government introduced a nationwide prohibition on fixed-odds betting activities and related advertising under Provisional Measure 1,394/2026....
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Gambling Authorities
November 13, 2026
ACMA requests blocks for three gambling sites and outlines online ad rules
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has requested that internet service providers block access to three additional gambling websites following investigations into their operations under Australia's Interactive Gambling Act...
Compliance & AML
November 13, 2026
Isle of Man GSC updates AML guidance for online and B2B gambling firms
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has introduced updated anti-money laundering guidance for gambling operators, placing greater emphasis on financial crime risks associated with online betting, business-to-business (B2B)...
Regulation & Licensing
November 12, 2026
Romania licensing delays put thousands of slot machines at risk by 2027
Romania’s licensed land-based gambling market faces uncertainty as operators approach the end of 2026. The Federation of Romanian Gambling Organisers (FEDBET) warns that delays in local decisions could reduce the...
Regulation & Licensing
November 12, 2026
Italy postpones online gambling certification system until February 2027
Italy's online gambling regulatory transition is facing another adjustment after the Customs and Monopolies Agency (Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli, ADM) revised the timetable for introducing its new certification...
Gambling Authorities
November 11, 2026
UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) widens its crackdown on illegal gambling
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is preparing to intensify its campaign against unlicensed gambling operators by targeting more than just the websites through which they reach consumers. The regulator is...
Responsible Gambling
November 11, 2026
Swiss regulator highlights age verification gaps at retail betting outlets
Switzerland’s gambling regulator has reported a mixed picture of player protection at the country’s two lottery operators. Its evaluation of measures in place during 2025 found that online safeguards were...
Regulation & Licensing
November 10, 2026
Norway reviews illegal gambling after 81 million estimated site visits
Norway is preparing to reassess its approach to illegal gambling after an investigation by public broadcaster NRK highlighted the scale of online casino traffic originating from Norwegian users. The investigation...
Regulation & Licensing
November 9, 2026
UK gambling laws set for fresh review by independent expert commission
A newly established independent group of economists, academics and public policy specialists has launched a comprehensive review of the framework governing gambling in the United Kingdom. The Gambling Policy Commission...
Licences
November 9, 2026
Betway secures three-year extensions for three Spanish gambling licences
Betway has received three-year extensions for individual licences covering roulette, blackjack and fixed-odds horse-racing betting in Spain. The Spanish Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) recorded two decisions...
Regulation & Licensing
November 9, 2026
Brazil reports 47,000 illegal betting sites blocked after nationwide ban
Brazil has reported that more than 47,000 illegal betting sites were blocked between 25 September and 6 November 2026. The figures indicate the scale of the federal government's enforcement campaign...
Gambling Authorities
November 6, 2026
UKGC publishes fresh estimates of illegal gambling website use in Britain
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published new estimates of illegal gambling website use in Great Britain. Released on 5 November 2026, the findings form part of the Gambling Survey...
Gambling Law & Taxation
November 6, 2026
Lithuania moves progressive gambling tax proposal forward in budget talks
Lithuania's plans to introduce a progressive gambling tax have moved forward following an agreement among representatives of the country's three governing political groups. The proposal is now part of wider...
Regulation & Licensing
November 6, 2026
Brazil’s betting ban faces fresh challenges in Congress and the courts
Brazil’s betting ban is approaching a pivotal stage in Congress, where the Government wants lawmakers to preserve the restrictions introduced by Provisional Measure 1,394/2026. Constitutional challenges remain before the Supreme...
Gambling Law & Taxation
November 6, 2026
Greece defends higher gambling tax as player tax receipts rise in 2026
Greece is defending its decision to increase taxes on online casino and poker winnings after new figures indicated a substantial rise in gambling-related tax collections during the first two months...
Responsible Gambling
November 6, 2026
Ireland’s gambling habits come under scrutiny in new ESRI research report
A new study of gambling behaviour in Ireland found that nearly four in ten people who first open an online account to bet on horse racing or sport later try...
Regulation & Licensing
November 5, 2026
Malta’s objection extends EU review of Austria’s iGaming licence reform
Austria’s plans to introduce a competitive online gambling market have encountered a procedural delay at European Union level following a formal intervention by Malta. The development extends the notification period...
Responsible Gambling
November 4, 2026
Google expands personalized gambling ads on YouTube across three markets
Google has expanded the circumstances in which eligible gambling advertisers can use personalized advertising on YouTube in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. The change took effect on...
Responsible Gambling
November 4, 2026
Ireland’s National Lottery Regulator receives 28 complaints during 2025
The Regulator of the National Lottery in Ireland received 28 complaints during 2025, with the largest category concerning the online player experience. The figures appear in the office’s annual report,...
Gambling Law & Taxation
November 4, 2026
New Italian 2027 budget bill proposes wider gaming tax and licence changes
Italy's proposed 2027 budget bill introduces a substantial package of measures targeting the country's land-based gaming industry. The proposals include higher taxes on amusement-with-prize machines and video lottery terminals, increased...
Gambling Authorities
November 2, 2026
Spillemyndigheden’s gambling education programme boosts youth awareness
Denmark’s gambling regulator says its classroom programme is helping young people better understand gambling, its financial mechanics and the protections associated with licensed operators. A new report from Spillemyndigheden, the...
Gambling Authorities
November 2, 2026
UK Gambling Commission reviews unlicensed gambling activity using bank data
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published an analysis of anonymised banking records examining how payments linked to unlicensed gambling operators can occur alongside activity with licensed businesses. The research...
Responsible Gambling
October 31, 2026
Dutch gambling market gains ground as youth protection concerns persist
The Netherlands' regulated gambling market is making progress in attracting consumers away from unlicensed operators. However, new figures from the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) indicate that improvements in market channelisation have not...
Licences
October 30, 2026
Betsson secures French online poker licence with shared-table approval
Betsson France has received regulatory approval to offer online poker in France, adding a new product category to its activities in the country. A separate decision also authorises the company...
Gambling Law & Taxation
October 30, 2026
Italy targets €700m from gambling taxes to help fund its 2027 budget plans
Italy’s gambling sector is expected to make a significant contribution to public finances under the government’s 2027 budget plan. The €700 million figure has brought gambling taxes into focus as...
Licences
October 30, 2026
KSA sets 2027 tender for Dutch horse racing betting licence applications
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has confirmed that applications for the country's next exclusive land-based horse racing betting licence will open on 4 January 2027. The announcement marks the...
Responsible Gambling
October 29, 2026
Cyprus steps up action on illegal gambling and strengthens player safety
Cyprus is reinforcing its focus on illegal gambling and player protection as regulators consider how stronger enforcement, preventative measures and emerging technologies could contribute to a safer betting environment. The...