BetBlocker has announced the expansion of its gambling harm prevention services to include support for Syrian Arabic speakers, as the charity seeks to improve access to assistance for displaced Syrian communities living across Europe. The development forms part of the organisation’s wider efforts to broaden accessibility for groups that may face additional social, cultural and language barriers when seeking help related to gambling harm....
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Compliance & AML
May 13, 2026
EM Group: One partner for licensing, compliance and corporate services
When the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on 11 June, betting demand will not ramp up slowly — it will surge overnight. Millions of players, nonstop fixtures, and weeks...
Responsible Gambling
May 12, 2026
GamScore unveils dashboard and score for safer betting in the UK
The development of responsible gambling technology continues to evolve across the United Kingdom as regulators operators and consumers seek more effective ways to support safer betting practices. Against this backdrop,...
Regulation & Licensing
May 11, 2026
MGA launches public consultation on AI charter for gambling industry
The Malta Gaming Authority has launched a public consultation on a proposed AI Gaming Charter aimed at promoting the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence across the gambling industry....
Gambling Authorities
May 7, 2026
KSA intensifies action against illegal gambling ads on Meta platforms
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has intensified its efforts to combat illegal gambling advertising on social media platforms operated by Meta. The authority confirmed that it submitted more than...
Gambling Authorities
May 7, 2026
UKGC hires Head of Illegal Markets to tackle unlicensed online gambling
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has launched a recruitment process for a permanent Head of Illegal Markets as the regulator intensifies efforts to combat unlicensed gambling operators targeting consumers across...
Gambling Law & Taxation
May 7, 2026
Ukraine gambling reform bill shifts oversight to finance ministry
Ukraine is considering a significant institutional change that could reshape the country’s gambling and lottery regulatory structure. A proposed amendment to draft law No. 15111-d would transfer responsibility for state...
Licences
May 7, 2026
Endorphina secures UAE GCGRA license for regulated gaming market
Endorphina Limited has received a Gaming-Related Vendor License (Tier II) from the UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), marking an important development for the company as the United Arab...
Licences
May 6, 2026
Flows secures Pennsylvania approval to supply iGaming tools
Flows has achieved a significant regulatory milestone after receiving full authorisation from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. The approval marks an important step in the company’s continued expansion across the...
Regulation & Licensing
May 4, 2026
Google updates gambling ad policy ahead of Alberta iGaming launch
Google has introduced a significant update to its advertising policies, aligning its rules with the forthcoming launch of Alberta’s regulated online gambling market. Effective May 4, 2026, the revised framework...
Regulation & Licensing
May 4, 2026
Brazil to restrict debt relief participants from betting access
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...
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...