A recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Austria has introduced a significant legal development for the international gambling sector. In a decision that may reshape accountability standards across Europe, the court has determined that executive directors of gambling companies can, under certain conditions, be held personally liable for player losses incurred through unlawful operations....
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Gambling Law & Taxation
March 27, 2026
Kansspelautoriteit clarifies rules on sports betting markets scope
The Kansspelautoriteit has issued a formal clarification regarding the scope of licensed sports betting activities in the Netherlands, reinforcing that operators may only offer wagers directly linked to recognised sporting...
Compliance & AML
March 27, 2026
EU online gambling fraud rises as EGBA urges coordinated action plan
The European Gaming and Betting Association has called on the European Commission to take decisive and coordinated action against a growing wave of online gambling fraud. The association submitted detailed...
Compliance & AML
March 25, 2026
JOI Gaming Limited faces KSA scrutiny over JACKS.NL link
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit has formally addressed JOI Gaming Limited following a compliance issue tied to advertising restrictions in the Netherlands. The matter relates to a link embedded on...
Compliance & AML
March 25, 2026
SkillOnNet partners with ClearStake to strengthen compliance framework
SkillOnNet has entered into a strategic partnership with ClearStake aimed at improving enhanced due diligence processes and strengthening source of funds verification across its platform portfolio. The agreement represents a...
Licences
March 24, 2026
ENJOY gains ADM certification to expand into Italy iGaming market
ENJOY, an emerging content creator within the global iGaming industry, has officially received certification to offer its portfolio in the Italian market. The approval, granted by Agenzia delle Dogane e...
Compliance & AML
March 24, 2026
STS joins IBIA network to strengthen sports betting integrity
STS has formally joined the International Betting Integrity Association, marking a notable development in the regulated sports betting sector. The agreement connects the operator to a global monitoring system that...
Licences
March 24, 2026
Digitain gains Bulgarian manufacturer and importer gaming licences
Digitain has announced that it has successfully obtained both manufacturer and importer licences in Bulgaria, a development that reflects the company’s ongoing strategy to expand its operations within regulated jurisdictions....
Compliance & AML
March 23, 2026
Isle of Man eyes personal fines for AML failings in gambling
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission has initiated a significant consultation process that could reshape regulatory enforcement within the island’s gambling sector. The proposed legislative reform seeks to expand...
Compliance & AML
March 23, 2026
Greek Gaming Commission prepares operators for EU AML framework
The Hellenic Gaming Commission has initiated a formal process to prepare licensed gambling operators for a significant regulatory shift across the European Union. As part of its supervisory role, the...
Licences
March 23, 2026
Massive Gaming secures MGA license to expand regulated iGaming reach
Massive Gaming, widely recognized under the brand MVG, has formally secured a Business-to-Business gaming license from the Malta Gaming Authority, marking a significant step in its strategic expansion into regulated...
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 20, 2026
Albania’s online sports betting rules strengthen compliance and control
Albania has taken a significant regulatory step by approving a detailed set of technical and operational rules governing licensed online sports betting platforms. The decision, adopted by the Council of...
Responsible Gambling
March 20, 2026
DGOJ outlines updated safe gambling strategy for 2026 to 2030
The Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego has introduced a new consumer protection strategy following a recent session of the Advisory Council for Safe Gambling. The meeting, held at the...
Responsible Gambling
March 19, 2026
Croatia gambling law criticism raises youth protection concerns
Lawmakers in Croatia have raised fresh concerns about the effectiveness of the country’s 2025 gambling law, arguing that it falls short of its central objective to protect children and young...
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 19, 2026
KSA guidance on online gambling ad ban compliance in Netherlands
The Kansspelautoriteit has issued detailed guidance aimed at clarifying how licensed remote gambling operators must comply with the Netherlands’ ban on untargeted online advertising. The document provides practical direction, legal...
Compliance & AML
March 19, 2026
Malta Gaming Authority system breach triggers cybersecurity probe
The Malta Gaming Authority has confirmed that it recently identified a cybersecurity incident affecting part of its internal infrastructure. The Authority stated that it acted immediately upon detecting irregular activity,...
Licences
March 18, 2026
Vivid Gaming secures MGA B2B licence to support global expansion
Vivid Gaming has confirmed that it has been granted a Critical Gaming B2B licence by the Malta Gaming Authority, effective from 12 March 2026. The development represents a significant regulatory...
Responsible Gambling
March 18, 2026
GamCare CQC inspection confirms independence from gambling industry
GamCare has publicly welcomed the findings of a recent inspection conducted by Care Quality Commission, which concluded that there was no evidence of influence from the gambling industry on its...
Regulation & Licensing
March 18, 2026
UK Gambling Commission updates LCCP rules for operators in 2026
The UK Gambling Commission has outlined a series of regulatory updates to its Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice, commonly referred to as the LCCP, that are scheduled to take...
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 18, 2026
Argentina blocks Polymarket over gambling compliance concerns
Argentina has taken decisive regulatory action against the prediction market platform Polymarket, ordering a nationwide block over concerns related to gambling classification, licensing compliance and consumer protection. The move reflects...
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 16, 2026
Dutch lawmakers propose KSA fines up to 100% of operator revenue
Lawmakers in the Netherlands have introduced a proposal that could significantly expand the enforcement powers of the country’s gambling regulator. The initiative would allow the national regulator, Kansspelautoriteit, commonly known...
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 13, 2026
Dutch parties propose nationwide ban on online gambling ads
Debate around gambling regulation in the Netherlands has intensified after two political parties introduced a proposal that would prohibit online gambling advertising across the country. The initiative reflects growing political...
Regulation & Licensing
March 13, 2026
Finland gambling licensing window attracts global operators before 2027
Finland has taken a decisive step toward reshaping its national gambling framework by opening a licensing window for commercial digital gambling operators. The regulatory authority has begun accepting applications from...
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 13, 2026
Sweden bans Novatech gambling sites for targeting Swedish players
The Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has issued a banning order against the operator Novatech after determining that several websites linked to the company were accessible to players in Sweden without...
Responsible Gambling
March 13, 2026
Greece calls for stronger safeguards to reduce underage gambling risks
Concerns about the exposure of young people to gambling are gaining renewed attention in Greece. The Hellenic National Committee on Bioethics and Technoethics has urged the government to reinforce safeguards...
Licences
March 12, 2026
Expanse Studios gains certification for games in Estonia and Latvia
Expanse Studios, a subsidiary of Meridian Holdings, has confirmed that it has secured regulatory certification enabling the commercial deployment of selected gaming titles across Estonia and Latvia. The certification represents...
Licences
March 12, 2026
BETER Expands U.S. Presence With Arizona Gaming License
BETER, a provider of live streaming technology, betting data and odds solutions for esports and sports events, has expanded its presence in the United States after receiving an Event Wagering...