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 shift away from traditional paper-based procedures toward a streamlined, technology-driven system designed to improve efficiency and transparency....
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Gambling Law & Taxation
April 16, 2026
EU iGaming tax debate: EGBA warns proposal is unrealistic and risky
The European Gaming and Betting Association has raised significant concerns over a proposed European Union wide tax on online gambling, describing the concept as “fundamentally unrealistic” and potentially counterproductive. The...
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...
Licences
April 13, 2026
BC.GAME expands into Nigeria with regulated sports betting licence
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...
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...
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 8, 2026
Malta to introduce new iGaming tax reforms from October 2026
Malta is preparing to introduce a series of targeted reforms aimed at refining its taxation system for the iGaming sector, a move that reflects the country’s long-standing commitment to maintaining...
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...