German players who lost money through online gambling services that lacked the required German authorisation may have stronger grounds to seek repayment following recent national and European court developments. The decisions have increased attention on the legal status of gambling contracts entered into before or during the introduction of Germany’s modern licensing framework....
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Gambling Authorities
October 16, 2026
PlayCity fines Slots U.A. more than UAH 4.75m following compliance checks
Ukraine’s gambling regulator PlayCity has imposed financial penalties totalling UAH 4,755,850 on Slots U.A. LLC, the company behind the BetKing and 777.ua brands, following regulatory findings involving payment procedures and...
Regulation & Licensing
October 10, 2026
Brazil’s betting ban faces pressure as lawmakers consider sports exception
Brazil’s betting ban is facing a potential challenge in Congress as lawmakers explore whether sports betting could resume while online casinos remain prohibited. The debate follows a provisional measure signed...
Regulation & Licensing
October 9, 2026
Norway plans DNS blocks for Kalshi, Polymarket and 60 other unlicensed sites
Norway is preparing a new enforcement measure against online gambling services, with the country's gambling regulator notifying 62 operators that their websites could be blocked for users within the country....
Regulation & Licensing
October 9, 2026
Denmark advances tighter gambling advertising restrictions in a new bill
Denmark is preparing to consider a new legislative proposal that would introduce stricter controls on gambling advertising and strengthen requirements for responsible gambling. The bill, presented by Tax and Growth...
Regulation & Licensing
October 9, 2026
Stake Brasil gains temporary court relief to keep its betting site active
Stake Brasil has obtained partial preliminary relief from a federal court in São Paulo, allowing its licensed fixed-odds betting operations to continue under the terms of the ruling until 25...
Regulation & Licensing
October 6, 2026
Brazil shuts betting websites as new nationwide ban takes effect
Betting websites in Brazil went offline on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, following the implementation of Provisional Measure 1,394/2026. Signed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on 25 September, the...
Gambling Law & Taxation
October 6, 2026
UK gambling tax receipts rise 19% following Remote Gaming Duty increase
UK gambling tax receipts climbed during the first four months of the 2026 to 2027 financial year, according to provisional figures from HM Revenue & Customs. Total betting and gaming...
Regulation & Licensing
October 5, 2026
Polymarket challenges Dutch gambling dispute over €420,000 fine in court
Polymarket has taken its dispute with the Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), to court in the Netherlands, opening a new stage in a regulatory disagreement over how prediction markets should...
Gambling Authorities
October 5, 2026
Charm Entertainment’s Swedish casino licence suspended by Spelinspektionen
Charm entertainment AB is no longer permitted to conduct its licensed land-based casino operations in Sweden after Spelinspektionen imposed an interim withdrawal of its gambling licences. The measure was announced...
Gambling Authorities
October 5, 2026
Hungary reviews SZTFH as gambling concessions face major regulatory reform
Hungary is moving ahead with a significant restructuring of its gambling oversight framework after Parliament approved legislation removing concession-related responsibilities from the Supervisory Authority for Regulated Activities (SZTFH). The measure...
Regulation & Licensing
October 2, 2026
Brazil’s AGU files lawsuit against 17 betting companies over health costs
Brazil's Attorney General's Office (AGU) has filed a civil action against 17 betting companies in a case seeking compensation for alleged costs associated with gambling-related health impacts. The lawsuit was...
Regulation & Licensing
October 2, 2026
Paf and Meta launch Swiss pilot to limit unlicensed gambling advertising
Paf and Meta have agreed to test a Swiss pilot designed to improve the identification of gambling advertisers seeking to reach users in Switzerland. Under the arrangement, Paf is expected...
Regulation & Licensing
October 2, 2026
SIS draws UK scrutiny over reported Santeda deal and gambling connections
Sports Information Services (SIS) is facing increased attention in the UK gambling sector following reporting about a 2022 commercial agreement with Curaçao-based gambling operator Santeda International B.V. The reported arrangement...
Gambling Authorities
October 2, 2026
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland reports major funding gap in 2026
Ireland’s gambling regulatory reform programme is facing a slower timetable after the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) reported a substantial funding gap for 2026. The authority said the resources...
Regulation & Licensing
September 29, 2026
Brazil betting ban faces legal challenge as operators assess impact
Brazil’s decision to prohibit online betting has moved quickly from executive action into a legal dispute, with industry associations challenging the government’s new restrictions while major international operators assess the...
Regulation & Licensing
September 29, 2026
VNLOK takes Meta to court over illegal gambling ads in the Netherlands
Dutch trade association VNLOK has taken legal action against Meta over what it describes as the continued appearance of illegal gambling advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. The proceedings bring the...
Regulation & Licensing
September 28, 2026
Brazil blocks 506 betting websites as authorities expand online enforcement
Brazil has intensified its enforcement of the country’s betting restrictions by taking action against 506 betting websites suspected by authorities of offering services without the required authorization. At the same...
Regulation & Licensing
September 26, 2026
Brazil bans online betting nationwide as Lula signs a provisional measure
Brazil has introduced a nationwide prohibition on fixed-odds betting after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Provisional Measure No. 1,394 on September 25, 2026. The measure prohibits the exploitation,...
Licences
September 25, 2026
Finland receives 75 applications for gambling licenses ahead of 2027 launch
Finland’s planned transition to a competitive gambling market is attracting more applications than earlier expectations suggested. The National Police Board had received 75 applications for gambling licenses by 22 September...
Responsible Gambling
September 21, 2026
Gamblers Connect launches Proof of Play for transparent operator reviews
Gamblers Connect has introduced Proof of Play, a verification method intended to add documented transaction evidence to its operator review process. The B2B iGaming media platform says the method is...
Gambling Authorities
September 21, 2026
Targetlocal Ltd faces UK Gambling Commission remote licence suspension
Targetlocal Ltd is facing an immediate suspension of its combined remote operating licence after the UK Gambling Commission reported anti-money laundering failings identified during regulatory enquiries. The action affects the...
Gambling Law & Taxation
September 21, 2026
Irish Bookmakers Association warns as Ireland considers gambling tax rise
Ireland is considering whether to increase the existing gambling tax applied to betting as part of preparations for Budget 2027, according to recent reports. The current betting duty is set...
Gambling Law & Taxation
September 21, 2026
Brazil considers restricting online casino games in its regulated betting market
Brazil is considering a major change to its newly regulated gambling framework, with the federal government reportedly examining a measure that could prohibit online casino games while leaving sports betting...
Compliance & AML
September 16, 2026
mkodo’s GeoLocs launches Fraud Shield to strengthen player risk controls
GeoLocs, the geolocation technology business developed by mkodo, has introduced Fraud Shield, a fraud detection and player risk management tool designed for regulated gaming operators. The solution is intended to...
Gambling Authorities
September 14, 2026
Stake blocks Irish access as GRAI steps up unlicensed betting enforcement
Stake has blocked access for users in Ireland as the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) intensifies enforcement under the country’s new remote betting licensing framework. The development marks another...
Responsible Gambling
September 14, 2026
Ygam reports stronger impact as youth gambling harm prevention expands
Ygam has reported a significant expansion in the reach and measurable impact of its prevention work among children and young people, with its latest Impact Report covering 2025/26 highlighting the...