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 a specialised Voluntary Code Advisory Service. This initiative is designed to assist operators in navigating the evolving expectations set by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in its Voluntary Code of Good Practice for prize draw and competition operators....
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Compliance & AML
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...
Responsible Gambling
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...
Licences
January 26, 2026
Chile suspends casino licensing rounds in Coyhaique and Ancud
Chile’s national gaming regulator has formally terminated the evaluation of casino license applications for the municipalities of Coyhaique and Ancud after multiple bidders failed to meet the technical and regulatory...
Compliance & AML
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...
Compliance & AML
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...
Responsible Gambling
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...
Responsible Gambling
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...
Regulation & Licensing
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...
Compliance & AML
January 21, 2026
KSA broadens oversight to curb illegal gambling in Netherlands
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has announced a major expansion of its enforcement agenda for 2026. The authority is shifting its focus from merely targeting unlicensed gambling operators to...
Compliance & AML
January 21, 2026
Portugal orders Polymarket exit over unauthorized political betting
Portugal’s gambling regulator has taken decisive regulatory action against the blockchain-based prediction market platform Polymarket following a surge in trading activity tied to the country’s presidential election. The Serviço de...
Compliance & AML
January 21, 2026
Cyprus betting authority boosts compliance with undercover inspections
Cyprus’s gambling regulatory body has unveiled a significant escalation in its efforts to enforce compliance within the betting industry. The National Betting Authority (NBA) is implementing a comprehensive surveillance and...
Responsible Gambling
January 20, 2026
GambleAware reports success of anti stigma gambling campaign
GambleAware has released the results of its comprehensive three-year public health campaign focused on reducing stigma associated with gambling harm and encouraging individuals to seek help. The findings demonstrate substantial...
Regulation & Licensing
January 20, 2026
BGC signs cooperation deal to support Chile online gambling reform
The Betting and Gaming Council has entered into a formal Cooperation Agreement with Chile’s Agrupación de Plataformas de Apuesta en LÃnea, marking a significant step in the evolving debate over...
Compliance & AML
January 20, 2026
UK Gambling Commission urges industry action against illegal gambling
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued an urgent call for tighter cooperation between regulators and the licensed gambling industry to confront the growing challenge of illegal gambling operations....
Regulation & Licensing
January 20, 2026
Finland formally ends state gambling monopoly under new law
Finland has taken a major step in modernising its gambling regulatory framework with the formal approval and ratification of a new Gambling Act by President Alexander Stubb. The legislation, which...
Responsible Gambling
January 20, 2026
League of Ireland rolls out gambling education across football clubs
The League of Ireland has announced a comprehensive national gambling awareness and harm prevention programme designed to address the increasing concerns about gambling‑related risks within Irish football. The initiative will...
Responsible Gambling
January 20, 2026
Dutch survey shows persistent taboo around gambling harm
A recent comprehensive survey conducted in the Netherlands has revealed that gambling-related harm remains a sensitive topic for many adults in the country. Despite gambling being a common pastime among...
Compliance & AML
January 19, 2026
Spelinspektionen reports fewer suspected match-fixing cases in 2025
Sweden’s gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has reported a notable decline in the number of suspected match-fixing cases during 2025 continuing a downward trend observed over recent years. The findings are based...
Compliance & AML
January 19, 2026
Betfair urged to repay fraud-linked commissions after court case
Betfair is facing renewed and increasingly public pressure to return tens of thousands of pounds in commission connected to a high-profile gambling fraud case, after a UK court heard that...
Responsible Gambling
January 19, 2026
Mindway AI and PepperMill Casino boost player safety in Belgium
Mindway AI, a recognised leader in advanced technology for player protection in the gambling industry and PepperMill Casino, a long‑established operator with more than 30 years of experience, have announced...
Regulation & Licensing
January 17, 2026
Finnish gambling market to open under newly ratified law
Finland has formally completed a landmark reform of its gambling framework following the ratification of a new Gambling Act by the President of Finland. The presidential approval represents the final...
Licences
January 16, 2026
Norwegian gambling regulator renews lottery licences to 2035
Norway’s gambling regulator has confirmed a significant regulatory decision that will shape the country’s lottery landscape for the next decade. The regulator has issued new operating licences to Pantelotteriet and...
Compliance & AML
January 15, 2026
Regulator access to raw event logs under licence
It's crucial for organizations to understand the parameters surrounding regulator access to raw event logs under licence. With increasing regulatory scrutiny, entities must ensure compliance while managing sensitive data effectively....
Compliance & AML
January 15, 2026
Post-merger integration of AML systems and data
Many organizations face the complex task of integrating Anti-Money Laundering (AML) systems and data following a merger. This process involves consolidating disparate compliance systems, enhancing data accuracy, and ensuring regulatory...
Compliance & AML
January 15, 2026
Cash pooling structures and ring fencing player funds
Funds management is a critical aspect for businesses in the gaming industry, particularly in ensuring compliance and security. Cash pooling structures offer a way to optimize liquidity by consolidating resources...
Compliance & AML
January 14, 2026
Ukraine blocks Polymarket over licensing and gambling laws
Ukraine has moved to restrict public access to the decentralised prediction market Polymarket following a regulatory determination that the platform has been operating without the required local gambling licence. The...