Ukraine’s PlayCity is advancing the digital transformation of gambling regulation through the State Online Monitoring System, known as SOMS. The platform is intended to provide continuous visibility into licensed gambling activity while giving public authorities access to structured transactional information that can support regulatory supervision and tax verification....
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Gambling Authorities
August 14, 2026
US unlicensed online gambling market surges to estimated $97.4bn
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling has highlighted the scale of the US online gambling market in 2025, citing an analysis from Gaming Compliance International that estimates unlicensed activity generated approximately...
Responsible Gambling
August 14, 2026
GamCare expands free gambling treatment in Scotland’s remote communities
GamCare is expanding access to free gambling treatment across Scotland’s Highlands and Islands as part of a three-year programme designed to make specialist support more accessible to people living in...
Compliance & AML
August 14, 2026
Ireland tightens gambling rules under new anti-money laundering strategy
Ireland has introduced a new national framework for tackling financial crime that places greater attention on gambling, cryptocurrency and payment flows. The measures form part of a 30-point action plan...
Gambling Authorities
August 14, 2026
Gambling Commission reaffirms identity verification rules for operators
The UK Gambling Commission has reiterated the importance of timely identity verification for remote gambling operators, with Licence Condition 17 remaining a central requirement for businesses operating under its regulatory...
Responsible Gambling
August 12, 2026
GamScore and Mindway AI partner on safer gambling
GamScore and Mindway AI have formed a partnership combining consumer betting-health tools with behavioural risk-detection technology.
Compliance & AML
August 11, 2026
Konami Gaming Secures ISO 27001 Certification for Casino Technology Systems
Konami Gaming has announced that it has secured ISO 27001 certification for its information security management system supporting the SYNKROS casino management system and Konami Online Interactive. The certification represents...
Gambling Authorities
August 10, 2026
ADM orders blocking of 190 gambling websites across Italy by August 20
Italy’s Customs and Monopolies Agency, Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM), is stepping up administrative controls over unauthorised online gambling activity with a further blocking measure covering 190 gambling...
Licences
August 10, 2026
Netherlands enters first major gambling licences renewal cycle in 2026
The Netherlands is entering a significant phase in the development of its regulated online gambling market as the first wave of gambling licences granted after the October 2021 market opening...
Licences
July 31, 2026
ThrillTech secures Greece licence to expand regulated jackpot offering
ThrillTech has strengthened its international expansion strategy after receiving a Category A1 Manufacturer's Licence from the Hellenic Gaming Commission. The regulatory approval allows the company to introduce its proprietary ThrillPots...
Compliance & AML
July 31, 2026
Upcoming Compliance Deadlines for Operators with a Curaçao Gaming License
Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) licensees face several active compliance deadlines between now and October 2026. Operators licensed under the Landsverordening op de Kansspelen (LOK) should treat 2026 as a compliance...
Licences
July 30, 2026
Bede Gaming earns GLI-19 and GLI-33 certifications, boosting trust
Bede Gaming has strengthened its position as a trusted technology provider for regulated gambling markets after successfully achieving GLI-19 and GLI-33 certifications. The latest milestone reflects the company's continued commitment...
Gambling Authorities
July 25, 2026
Thailand blocks 55,000 gambling websites during FIFA World Cup 2026
Thailand has significantly expanded its enforcement campaign against illegal gambling websites by blocking more than 55,000 online URLs within a period of less than six weeks. The initiative forms part...
Gambling Law & Taxation
July 25, 2026
Brazil allows exceptions for betting advertising at the FIFA WWC 2027
Brazil has introduced a special legal framework that will allow selected international betting brands to participate in sponsorship and institutional marketing during the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup, even if...
Gambling Authorities
July 24, 2026
Brazil strengthens fight against illegal betting as regulated market grows
Brazil's regulated betting market continued to expand during the first half of 2026, supported by stronger tax revenues, enhanced regulatory oversight and a broader effort to reduce the influence of...
Gambling Authorities
July 24, 2026
UK Gambling Commission confirms regulatory fines will go to treasury
The Gambling Commission has confirmed a significant change to the way regulatory settlement payments will be handled in the United Kingdom. Under the revised policy, all future payments made through...
Gambling Law & Taxation
July 24, 2026
Polymarket to challenge French ban in court after regulator blocks access
Polymarket plans to challenge France's decision to block access to its platform after the country's gambling regulator instructed internet service providers to restrict access. The legal dispute highlights the growing...
Compliance & AML
July 24, 2026
Gambling ads show strong compliance with UK ASA age rules
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has reported strong compliance among licensed gambling operators with advertising rules designed to protect young audiences. According to the regulator's latest monitoring report, only...
Responsible Gambling
July 23, 2026
Svenska Spel defends safer gambling commitment amid revenue growth debate
Sweden's state-owned gambling operator Svenska Spel has defended its commitment to safer gambling after facing public criticism over whether its recent commercial success is being prioritised ahead of player protection....
Gambling Authorities
July 22, 2026
MGA warns of fake iGaming sites impersonating licensed operators
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a fresh warning to players after identifying several iGaming sites that it says are falsely presenting themselves as licensed or authorised operators. The...
Gambling Authorities
July 22, 2026
KSA orders TonyBet to remove football-style ad for breaching rules
The Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has instructed online gambling operator TonyBet to remove an advertisement after determining that it breached the Netherlands' restrictions on the use of role models...
Responsible Gambling
July 22, 2026
TaDa Gaming strengthens UK market trust through responsible gaming strategy
Since entering the United Kingdom's regulated gambling market in 2025, TaDa Gaming has continued to strengthen its reputation by placing responsible gaming at the centre of its long-term business strategy....
Gambling Authorities
July 20, 2026
UKGC faces growing pressure over UK Gambling affordability checks
The debate surrounding UK Gambling affordability checks has intensified after fresh questions were raised about the Gambling Commission's Financial Risk Assessments and the way the regulator reached its decision to...
Compliance & AML
July 20, 2026
Polymarket faces French ISP blocking order over gambling compliance
France has intensified its regulatory approach to online gambling by directing internet service providers to block access to Polymarket, a prediction market platform that the country's gambling regulator considers unavailable...
Gambling Authorities
July 18, 2026
PAGCOR restructuring nears milestone as GCG readies recommendations
The long-discussed restructuring of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) may reach an important milestone before the end of the year following new developments involving the Governance Commission for...
Responsible Gambling
July 18, 2026
Pixbet nationwide ban stays as court demands stronger age verification
Brazilian online betting operator Pixbet will continue to face a nationwide suspension after a Brazilian court rejected the company's appeal against an earlier injunction. The latest ruling reinforces the judiciary's...
Licences
July 18, 2026
New Zealand opens registrations for Online Casino Licence auction
New Zealand has officially advanced its plans to establish a regulated online gambling sector by opening registrations for its upcoming Online Casino Licence auction. The latest development marks an important...