Brazil’s Finance Ministry is preparing a new regulatory measure that would temporarily prevent individuals enrolled in debt renegotiation programs from accessing fixed-odds betting platforms. The proposal forms part of the broader Desenrola 2.0 initiative, a government-backed effort aimed at reducing household debt and promoting financial stability among vulnerable consumers....
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Compliance & AML
May 4, 2026
VNLOK appoints Rosemarijn Dral as new director amid Dutch reforms
The VNLOK has appointed Rosemarijn Dral as its new Director at a time of notable transition for the Netherlands’ regulated online gambling sector. The decision reflects a broader effort by...
Regulation & Licensing
May 1, 2026
Isle of Man to update gambling framework after key bill approval
The Isle of Man has moved closer to implementing one of its most significant gambling regulatory reforms in recent years after lawmakers approved substantial amendments to the territory’s gambling legislation....
Responsible Gambling
May 1, 2026
Spelinspektionen tightens self-exclusion checks and credit rules
Sweden is moving forward with another significant tightening of its regulated gambling framework as the country’s national gambling authority, Spelinspektionen, introduces updated compliance obligations for licensed operators while also confirming...
Gambling Law & Taxation
May 1, 2026
Brazil’s CBS tax reform reshapes betting compliance framework
Brazil has advanced its long-term fiscal reform agenda by introducing detailed regulatory provisions for the Contribuição sobre Bens e Serviços, widely known as CBS, through Decree No. 12,955/2025 signed by...
Licences
April 28, 2026
Bet365 wins ANJ approval to enter France’s online sports betting
Bet365 has secured regulatory approval to operate in France’s online sports betting sector, marking a notable development in the European gambling landscape. The authorisation, granted by Autorité Nationale des Jeux,...
Responsible Gambling
April 27, 2026
Spelinspektionen reviews deposit limits and player protection in Sweden
Spelinspektionen has initiated a formal supervisory review into how licensed gambling operators in Sweden manage customers who set higher monthly deposit limits. The move places particular emphasis on player protection...
Compliance & AML
April 27, 2026
Kansspelautoriteit bans own goal bets over match-fixing concerns
The Kansspelautoriteit has directed licensed operators to remove betting markets on own goals, citing heightened risks linked to match manipulation. The decision follows a targeted review of sportsbook offerings in...
Regulation & Licensing
April 27, 2026
Finland gambling ad market faces strict rules amid licensing launch
Finland is entering a transformative phase in its gambling sector as the country prepares to introduce its first private business-to-consumer licensing framework. The anticipated reform is expected to open the...
Regulation & Licensing
April 27, 2026
Brazil bans sports and politics prediction markets via financial rules
Brazil has introduced a significant regulatory measure that narrows the legal scope of prediction market products in one of Latin America’s largest economies. A new resolution from the National Monetary...
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 24, 2026
EU legal pressure grows over Malta Bill 55 and gaming rulings
Malta’s legislative framework for online gaming has come under renewed legal scrutiny at the European Union level, following a significant opinion issued by Advocate General Nicholas Emiliou. The matter centers...
Licences
April 21, 2026
Endorphina secures AGCO registration to expand in Ontario market
Endorphina Limited has officially secured a Gaming-Related Supplier registration from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, marking a key step in the company’s ongoing strategy to expand within regulated...
Responsible Gambling
April 20, 2026
Romania allocates €5m in grants for gambling harm prevention
Romania is taking a structured step toward addressing gambling-related harm through a new national funding initiative led by the National Gambling Office (ONJN). The regulator has confirmed that €5 million...
Regulation & Licensing
April 20, 2026
Belgium gambling rules tighten after court mandates player checks
Belgium is preparing to introduce stricter gambling controls following a significant ruling by the Belgium Constitutional Court. The decision marks a turning point in how player protection is applied across...
Licences
April 20, 2026
Wicked Games secures Swedish B2B licence to expand regulated reach
Wicked Games has obtained a Swedish B2B gaming licence, marking an important step in the company’s ongoing expansion into regulated jurisdictions. The approval allows the studio to provide its gaming...
Compliance & AML
April 17, 2026
SBC Summit Malta: Compliance, Risk and Operational Resilience
As the industry faces growing pressure from cyber threats, fraud, and regulatory uncertainty, SBC Summit Malta will feature a dedicated 'Operations and Compliance' stage focused on helping businesses strengthen security...
Responsible Gambling
April 17, 2026
UKGC moves financial risk checks pilot into detailed analysis phase
The UK Gambling Commission has formally progressed its financial risk assessments pilot into a detailed analytical phase, marking a significant procedural step in the ongoing reform of gambling regulation in...
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 17, 2026
ECJ ruling supports Germany stance on EU online gambling restrictions
The European Court of Justice has issued a preliminary ruling that reinforces the legal position of Germany in its ongoing dispute with Malta over online gambling regulation. The judgment confirms...
Licences
April 17, 2026
Ukraine launches digital gambling licensing through Diia portal
Ukraine has taken a significant step in modernising its regulatory framework by introducing a fully digital licensing process for gambling businesses. The initiative, implemented through the Diia portal, represents a...
Regulation & Licensing
April 16, 2026
Finland gambling reform raises concerns over political betting
Finland’s ongoing transformation of its gambling sector has prompted renewed scrutiny over the potential risks associated with emerging betting products. As policymakers prepare to move away from the long-standing monopoly...
Regulation & Licensing
April 16, 2026
ASA clears Ladbrokes’ Ladbucks promo of breaching ad rules
The Advertising Standards Authority has revised its earlier position regarding a promotional campaign by Ladbrokes, concluding that the company’s Ladbucks rewards initiative does not breach advertising regulations designed to protect...
Responsible Gambling
April 15, 2026
KSA funds addiction prevention programs to reduce gambling harm
The Kansspelautoriteit has announced a targeted allocation of financial resources to support five health-focused initiatives aimed at reducing gambling-related harm across the Netherlands. The funding is distributed through the regulator’s...
Licences
April 15, 2026
Digitain secures licence to operate in Ontario’s iGaming market
Digitain has confirmed that it has obtained official authorisation to operate in the regulated gaming market of Ontario, Canada, marking a notable development in the company’s international growth strategy. The...
Licences
April 15, 2026
Platipus Gaming secures Ontario licence to expand regulated gaming
Platipus Gaming has secured a supplier licence in Ontario, Canada, marking a significant step in the company’s ongoing strategy to expand within regulated markets. The approval allows the company to...
Responsible Gambling
April 14, 2026
UK gambling affordability checks face growing scrutiny
The ongoing rollout of affordability checks across the United Kingdom’s gambling sector has become the subject of increasing scrutiny, with stakeholders raising concerns about transparency, proportionality and broader market implications....
Compliance & AML
April 14, 2026
Kansspelautoriteit finds minimal underage access in online gambling
The Kansspelautoriteit has concluded that minors are largely unable to access licensed online gambling platforms in the Netherlands, following a detailed regulatory review of account registration and financial verification systems....
Compliance & AML
April 13, 2026
Bulgarian Sports Totalizator restores operations after leadership changes
Bulgarian Sports Totalizator has reported a rapid return to operational stability following a significant leadership restructuring, stating that key processes were restored within seven days. The state-owned lottery operator confirmed...