BC.GAME has officially launched its iGaming operations in Nigeria after obtaining a sports betting and casino licence from the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority. The move represents a significant step in the company’s broader international expansion strategy and marks its entry into one of Africa’s most rapidly developing regulated gaming markets....
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Compliance & AML
April 13, 2026
Curaçao Gaming Authority strengthens compliance rules for operators
The Curaçao Gaming Authority has introduced updated regulatory guidance that requires licensed business-to-consumer operators to significantly improve the clarity and accessibility of their player-facing terms and conditions. The new policy...
Responsible Gambling
April 10, 2026
Portugal SRIJ launches centralized self exclusion system for iGaming
Portugal has taken a significant regulatory step in the evolution of its online gaming market. The country’s gaming authority, Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos, widely known as SRIJ,...
Responsible Gambling
April 10, 2026
Greece plans age limits for online gambling after social media ban
Greece is preparing to introduce a new wave of digital regulation aimed at strengthening the protection of minors across online environments. Following the announcement of a nationwide restriction on social...
Regulation & Licensing
April 10, 2026
Ukraine gambling policy debate on military ban and targeted controls
The Ukrainian gambling sector has entered a period of heightened policy debate following a recent proposal by the Ministry of Digital Transformation to introduce a universal restriction on gambling access...
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 10, 2026
Nederlandse Loterij takes legal action against Qbet over illegal gambling
Nederlandse Loterij has initiated civil proceedings against Qbet, widely described as one of the largest unlicensed gambling platforms accessible within the Netherlands. The legal action reflects a broader effort by...
Compliance & AML
April 10, 2026
KSA flags Unibet operator Optdeck for AML non‑compliance
The Kansspelautoriteit has issued a formal regulatory instruction to Optdeck Service Limited, the operator behind the Unibet brand, following findings of non-compliance with Dutch anti-money laundering requirements. The decision reflects...
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 8, 2026
Latvia gambling reform merges regulation and tax under one authority
Latvia has introduced a structural reform to its gambling regulatory framework, consolidating oversight and taxation responsibilities within a single authority. The move represents a significant administrative adjustment designed to improve...
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 8, 2026
AGCOM proposes stricter rules on Italian gambling communications
Italy is moving to further tighten its already strict regulatory approach to gambling communications, as the national communications authority AGCOM introduces a new framework aimed at reinforcing the distinction between...
Compliance & AML
April 8, 2026
IBIA reports 70 betting alerts in Q1 2026 across global markets
The International Betting Integrity Association has reported a total of 70 suspicious betting alerts during the first quarter of 2026, spanning 10 different sports and multiple global regions. The findings...
Responsible Gambling
April 8, 2026
ANJ pushes operators to improve action plans on risky gambling
France’s national gambling regulator, Autorité nationale des jeux, has completed a comprehensive review of industry action plans aimed at tackling excessive gambling and preventing underage participation. While the authority approved...
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 8, 2026
Ukraine gambling sector brings in €395m in 2025 taxes and fees
Ukraine’s regulated gambling sector produced substantial fiscal returns in 2025, reflecting the impact of ongoing regulatory reforms, stricter enforcement measures and renewed oversight of market participants. Authorities reported a combination...
Licences
April 8, 2026
MGA cancels Winzon Group licence following regulatory breaches
The Malta Gaming Authority has formally revoked the operating licence of Winzon Group Limited after identifying a series of regulatory failures and compliance shortcomings. The decision reflects a strict enforcement...
Licences
April 7, 2026
VeliGames Secures Anjouan B2B Licence to Expand Global iGaming Reach
VeliGames, the game aggregation platform developed by VeliTech, has secured an Anjouan B2B licence, marking a notable step in its international growth strategy. The regulatory approval enables the company to...
Responsible Gambling
April 6, 2026
AGCO Updates iGaming Rules Ahead of Ontario Self-Exclusion Launch
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has introduced a series of amendments to its Registrar’s Standards for Internet Gaming as part of preparations for a significant regulatory shift in...
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 6, 2026
KSA clarifies rules on payouts and account closures in Netherlands
The Kansspelautoriteit, commonly referred to as KSA, has issued a formal clarification to licensed online gambling operators in the Netherlands regarding the handling of player account closures and the payout...
Responsible Gambling
April 6, 2026
Lithuania proposes mandatory gambling player cards for safer gaming
Lithuania is preparing a significant overhaul of its gambling regulatory framework, with the introduction of mandatory player identification cards at the centre of the proposed reforms. The initiative, put forward...
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 3, 2026
Kansspelautoriteit warns Bingo Loco over illegal gambling events
The Kansspelautoriteit has issued formal warnings to Ireland-based organiser Legs Eleven Limited and the Rotterdam venue Maassilo following findings that a series of Bingo Loco events breached Dutch gambling regulations....
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 3, 2026
Romanian court keeps Polymarket banned, classifies it as gambling
Romania’s gambling regulator has secured a decisive legal outcome after a domestic court rejected an appeal by Polymarket, a prediction market platform that had challenged its classification as an unlicensed...
Compliance & AML
April 3, 2026
Brazil strengthens fight against match-fixing with new national policy
The Government of Brazil has taken a decisive step toward protecting the integrity of sports competitions with the introduction of a comprehensive regulatory framework aimed at combating match-fixing. Through Interministerial...
Responsible Gambling
April 2, 2026
BGC confirms dates for Safer Gambling Week 2026 this November
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has confirmed that Safer Gambling Week 2026 will take place from 16 to 22 November, continuing its long-standing campaign to promote responsible play and...
Licences
April 2, 2026
UK Gambling Commission restores Spribe licence after suspension
The UK Gambling Commission has formally lifted the suspension of the licence held by Spribe OÜ, allowing the company to resume offering gambling software services within Great Britain. The decision,...
Responsible Gambling
April 2, 2026
BetBlocker boosts gambling support in Slovakia via national helpline
A new collaborative initiative between BetBlocker and Linka pomoci pre problémy s hraním marks a significant step in strengthening responsible gambling support across Slovakia. The partnership aims to improve accessibility...
Responsible Gambling
April 2, 2026
KSA clarifies duty of care rules for Dutch online gambling operators
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the official gambling regulator in the Netherlands, has published two detailed studies alongside updated guidance aimed at strengthening how licensed online gambling operators meet their duty of...
Licences
April 1, 2026
Gibraltar grants first prediction markets licence to boost revenue
Gibraltar has taken a significant step in the evolution of its regulatory and commercial landscape by granting its first licence for a prediction markets operator. The move signals a deliberate...
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 1, 2026
Betting and Gaming Council warns black market growth after tax rise
The Betting and Gaming Council has issued a strong warning that the illegal gambling market in the United Kingdom is already expanding at a concerning pace and could accelerate further...
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 1, 2026
KSA reinforces limits on licensed sports betting in Netherlands
The Kansspelautoriteit has issued a formal notice to licensed sports betting operators in the Netherlands, reminding them to strictly adhere to the scope of their licences. The regulatory intervention follows...