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 also provides for the dissolution of the authority's Concessions Council, marking an important change in how gambling concessions will be administered....
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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...
Gambling Law & Taxation
September 11, 2026
Donald Tusk raises gambling tax proposal during EU budget debate
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has called for serious consideration of a gambling tax at European Union level as policymakers examine possible new sources of revenue for the bloc's 2028-2034...
Gambling Law & Taxation
September 11, 2026
Germany intensifies enforcement against illegal online gambling operators
German authorities have escalated enforcement against suspected illegal online gambling following coordinated searches across 11 premises in the Frankfurt and Rhine-Main area. The operation, which involved more than 100 officers,...
Compliance & AML
September 11, 2026
International Alliance strengthens cooperation on telecom and cyber fraud
The International Alliance Combating Telecom and Cyber Fraud was formally launched on 10 September 2026 during the 2026 Conference of the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in Lianyungang, China. The...
Licences
September 9, 2026
Blurify updates Openora with new iGaming licenses compliance checklist
Blurify has updated its Openora AI-native casino framework with a new licensing checklist designed to give operators a clearer view of how the technology can be configured for regulatory requirements...
Responsible Gambling
September 9, 2026
BetBlocker adds Chinese and Vietnamese support for responsible gaming in US
BetBlocker has expanded the language availability of its free gambling blocking and management software by introducing simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese and Vietnamese support. The update has been supported by the...
Compliance & AML
September 8, 2026
Midnite introduces Atlas to bring greater transparency to compliance reviews
Midnite is placing greater emphasis on transparency during player account compliance reviews with the launch of Atlas, an in-house tool designed to give customers clearer information about the progress and...
Responsible Gambling
September 8, 2026
Kongebonus launches complaints centre for Norway’s online casino players
Kongebonus has launched a new public-facing complaints centre designed to give Norwegian online casino players a more structured way to raise issues and follow the progress of cases. The platform...
Gambling Law & Taxation
September 7, 2026
Dutch lawmakers call for faster action against unlicensed gambling
Dutch lawmakers are calling for faster and tougher measures against unlicensed gambling as concerns grow over the scale of the online black market. The debate has placed website blocking, payment...
Compliance & AML
September 7, 2026
Armenia to strengthen blocking rules for unlicensed online gambling sites
Armenia is preparing to strengthen its controls on unlicensed online gambling and lottery websites, with a new regulatory framework scheduled to take effect on 8 February 2027. The measures are...
Compliance & AML
September 7, 2026
UK gambling websites face privacy scrutiny over cookie consent practices
A new academic study has placed gambling websites under renewed privacy scrutiny after researchers examined how UK-licensed operators use cookie consent banners and tracking technologies. The research assessed 624 gambling...