Sportradar has reported a marginal global decline in suspicious sporting matches during 2025, reflecting what the company describes as a stabilisation in integrity risks across monitored competitions. According to its latest annual publication, Integrity in Action 2025: Global Analysis & Trends, the number of suspicious matches worldwide decreased by 1 percent compared to the previous year....
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Licences
February 11, 2026
Platipus Gaming secures B2B licence from UK Gambling Commission
Platipus Gaming has obtained a B2B licence from the UK Gambling Commission, authorising the company to supply gaming content to licensed operators within the United Kingdom’s regulated gambling market. The...
Gambling Law & Taxation
February 10, 2026
Estonia reinstates online gambling tax after legislative oversight
Estonia is set to reinstate its 5.5 percent online gambling tax from March 1, 2026, following the discovery of a legislative drafting error that temporarily removed remote gambling operators from...
Responsible Gambling
February 10, 2026
Brazil plans stricter age verification rules for online gambling
Brazil is advancing a new regulatory framework aimed at strengthening age verification requirements across online gambling platforms and related digital services. The initiative reflects growing concern within government circles about...
Licences
February 10, 2026
Ireland opens GRAI licence applications for gambling operators
Ireland’s gambling sector has entered a significant regulatory transition with the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) making its licensing portal available to operators applying for key licences under the...
Compliance & AML
February 9, 2026
Meta ordered to block illegal gambling promotions in France
The Paris Court of Appeal has confirmed a ruling against Meta Platforms Ireland, requiring the company to take active measures to block illegal gambling promotions across Facebook, Instagram and Messenger....
Responsible Gambling
February 9, 2026
GamCare reports rise in gambling treatment referrals in UK
GamCare has reported a significant increase in the number of people affected by gambling-related harms who are moving more quickly from initial contact to formal treatment and structured support. According...
Responsible Gambling
February 6, 2026
RGC highlights underage gambling concerns ahead of Super Bowl
As anticipation grows for one of the most watched sporting events of the year, Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) has issued a detailed warning about the increasing risk of underage gambling...
Compliance & AML
February 5, 2026
IBIA 2025 report reveals rise in suspicious sports betting alerts
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has released its 2025 Sports Betting Integrity Report, showing a notable increase in suspicious betting alerts across regulated markets globally. The report provides an...
Compliance & AML
February 4, 2026
Greece introduces criminal penalties to tackle illegal gambling
The Greek government is preparing a major legislative reform to combat illegal gambling, marking a decisive step toward addressing a growing issue that threatens public revenue and exposes citizens to...
Licences
February 4, 2026
Ireland greenlights gambling regulator to issue licences
Ireland has taken a significant legal step in modernising its gambling laws after the government authorised the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland to begin issuing licences under the newly enacted...
Licences
February 4, 2026
Digitain secures UK betting licence and platform certification
Digitain has achieved a significant regulatory milestone by securing a UK betting licence for real and virtual events while also obtaining full certification for its Sportsbook and Platform for use...
Compliance & AML
February 4, 2026
KSA focuses on cooperation to curb illegal gambling ads in sport
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has significantly intensified its cooperation with national and international sports organisations as part of its broader strategy to enforce the country’s ban on untargeted gambling...
Licences
February 3, 2026
St8 secures Swedish licence to enter regulated iGaming market
Casino games aggregator St8 has reached a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy after being awarded a B2B supplier licence by Sweden’s national gambling regulator, the Swedish Gambling Authority,...
Compliance & AML
February 3, 2026
Lithuania regulator fines Baltic Bet €330,600 for AML failures
The Lithuanian gambling regulator has issued a significant administrative fine against betting operator Baltic Bet in connection with failures to meet legal obligations to prevent money laundering and monitor customer...
Responsible Gambling
February 2, 2026
Romania ONJN seeks emergency reform of gambling self-exclusion
The National Office for Gambling of Romania, known as ONJN, has formally called on the Ministry of Finance to adopt emergency legal measures aimed at strengthening the country’s gambling self-exclusion...
Compliance & AML
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...
Responsible Gambling
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...
Responsible Gambling
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...
Gambling Law & Taxation
January 29, 2026
Coral withdraws from Cheltenham Festival amid tax increases
The prominent UK bookmaker Coral, part of the Entain group alongside Ladbrokes, has announced it will withdraw its sponsorship of the Coral Cup at the Cheltenham Festival, bringing to an...
Licences
January 29, 2026
Octoplay goes live in Michigan with leading iGaming brands
Octoplay, a regulated online casino game supplier headquartered in Malta with a rapidly growing global footprint, has announced a major expansion of its presence in the United States by launching...
Compliance & AML
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...
Licences
January 28, 2026
Digitain secures Isle of Man iGaming software supplier licence
The global iGaming and sportsbook solutions provider Digitain has achieved a significant regulatory milestone by securing an Isle of Man software supplier licence for its subsidiary entity, Blue Whale Limited....
Responsible Gambling
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...
Responsible Gambling
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...
Compliance & AML
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...
Gambling Law & Taxation
January 27, 2026
Evoke confirms UK retail betting shop closures after tax hikes
Evoke Plc, the Gibraltar‑based betting and gaming group that owns iconic gambling brands including William Hill and 888, has confirmed the ongoing closure of retail betting shops in the United...