The national self‑exclusion programme Gamstop has recorded substantial growth in registrations throughout 2025, with evidence pointing to broader awareness of gambling harm and increasing uptake of protective tools. Particularly notable is the rise in sign‑ups from younger people, a trend that analysts say may reflect both preventative engagement and shifting attitudes toward gambling and risk....
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Responsible Gambling
January 29, 2026
ACMA finds six gambling operators fail self exclusion laws
Australia’s national gambling regulatory authority has concluded a wide‑ranging series of compliance investigations that reveal significant failures by six licensed wagering providers to honour the country’s self‑exclusion protections. The breaches...
Licences
January 29, 2026
Octoplay goes live in Michigan with leading iGaming brands
Octoplay, a regulated online casino game supplier headquartered in Malta with a rapidly growing global footprint, has announced a major expansion of its presence in the United States by launching...
Compliance & AML
January 29, 2026
Nordic regulators struggle to measure online gambling black market
A new academic review published in the respected journal PLOS One has raised concerns about the capability of gaming regulators in the Nordic region to accurately understand and measure the...
Licences
January 28, 2026
Digitain secures Isle of Man iGaming software supplier licence
The global iGaming and sportsbook solutions provider Digitain has achieved a significant regulatory milestone by securing an Isle of Man software supplier licence for its subsidiary entity, Blue Whale Limited....
Responsible Gambling
January 28, 2026
England gambling survey highlights stable problem gambling
The latest NHS Health Survey for England 2024 offers a comprehensive insight into gambling behaviours across the adult population, showing that overall problem gambling rates remain stable even as online...
Responsible Gambling
January 28, 2026
BetBlocker launches Greek language support for safer gambling
BetBlocker has launched Greek language support for its free self‑exclusion software in a strategic effort to broaden access to tools that help prevent and manage gambling related harm. This initiative...
Compliance & AML
January 28, 2026
Ukraine regulator PlayCity fines Favbet for regulatory violations
Ukraine’s gambling regulator, the State Agency of Ukraine PlayCity, has imposed a substantial financial penalty on the betting operator Favbet for multiple breaches of regulatory requirements. These actions reflect a...
Responsible Gambling
January 27, 2026
Childhood gambling linked to higher adult problem gambling risk
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has highlighted significant concerns about the increasing normalisation of gambling among children and its potential long-term effects on adult behaviour and welfare. Recent...
Compliance & AML
January 27, 2026
eGaming Integrity launches advisory service for prize draw operators
In response to heightened regulatory focus on the online prize draw and competition sector in the United Kingdom, eGaming Integrity, a leading compliance and internal audit advisory firm, has introduced...
Compliance & AML
January 26, 2026
Meta under scrutiny for illegal gambling adverts on social media
Meta faces growing criticism for its role in hosting and profiting from illegal gambling advertisements on its social media platforms. Industry bodies and regulators in Europe and the United Kingdom...
Responsible Gambling
January 26, 2026
GambleAware report on self‑directed tools for reducing gambling harm
Since the rising global focus on responsible gambling and the prevention of gambling‑related harms, organisations across the United Kingdom and internationally have been evaluating the tools available to individuals seeking...
Licences
January 26, 2026
Chile suspends casino licensing rounds in Coyhaique and Ancud
Chile’s national gaming regulator has formally terminated the evaluation of casino license applications for the municipalities of Coyhaique and Ancud after multiple bidders failed to meet the technical and regulatory...
Compliance & AML
January 26, 2026
Brazil shuts down more than 25,000 illegal betting websites
Brazilian federal authorities have intensified enforcement against unauthorised betting activity during the country’s first full year under a regulated sports betting framework, blocking more than 25,000 illegal betting websites while...
Compliance & AML
January 23, 2026
Isle of Man gambling regulator outlines money laundering risks
Senior regulatory leaders in the Isle of Man have outlined evolving money laundering risks within the gambling sector while detailing preparations for the upcoming MONEYVAL mutual evaluation scheduled for September...
Responsible Gambling
January 23, 2026
Bet365 reprimanded by Dutch regulator over deposit limit checks
Bet365 has been formally reprimanded by the Dutch gambling regulator after an audit concluded that the operator failed to correctly apply mandatory deposit limit checks introduced under the Netherlands’ strengthened...
Responsible Gambling
January 22, 2026
Brazil self exclusion from betting sites exceeds 217,000 users
Since December 2025, a significant number of Brazilians have taken voluntary steps to exclude themselves from online betting platforms. Data released by Brazil’s Ministry of Treasury show that more than...
Regulation & Licensing
January 21, 2026
Brazil moves to legalize betting on rodeo and horse racing
Brazil is moving toward expanding its regulated betting market to include rodeo competitions and horse racing events that have remained outside legal wagering for decades. The initiative represents one of...
Compliance & AML
January 21, 2026
KSA broadens oversight to curb illegal gambling in Netherlands
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has announced a major expansion of its enforcement agenda for 2026. The authority is shifting its focus from merely targeting unlicensed gambling operators to...
Compliance & AML
January 21, 2026
Portugal orders Polymarket exit over unauthorized political betting
Portugal’s gambling regulator has taken decisive regulatory action against the blockchain-based prediction market platform Polymarket following a surge in trading activity tied to the country’s presidential election. The Serviço de...
Compliance & AML
January 21, 2026
Cyprus betting authority boosts compliance with undercover inspections
Cyprus’s gambling regulatory body has unveiled a significant escalation in its efforts to enforce compliance within the betting industry. The National Betting Authority (NBA) is implementing a comprehensive surveillance and...
Responsible Gambling
January 20, 2026
GambleAware reports success of anti stigma gambling campaign
GambleAware has released the results of its comprehensive three-year public health campaign focused on reducing stigma associated with gambling harm and encouraging individuals to seek help. The findings demonstrate substantial...
Regulation & Licensing
January 20, 2026
BGC signs cooperation deal to support Chile online gambling reform
The Betting and Gaming Council has entered into a formal Cooperation Agreement with Chile’s Agrupación de Plataformas de Apuesta en Línea, marking a significant step in the evolving debate over...
Compliance & AML
January 20, 2026
UK Gambling Commission urges industry action against illegal gambling
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued an urgent call for tighter cooperation between regulators and the licensed gambling industry to confront the growing challenge of illegal gambling operations....
Regulation & Licensing
January 20, 2026
Finland formally ends state gambling monopoly under new law
Finland has taken a major step in modernising its gambling regulatory framework with the formal approval and ratification of a new Gambling Act by President Alexander Stubb. The legislation, which...
Responsible Gambling
January 20, 2026
League of Ireland rolls out gambling education across football clubs
The League of Ireland has announced a comprehensive national gambling awareness and harm prevention programme designed to address the increasing concerns about gambling‑related risks within Irish football. The initiative will...
Responsible Gambling
January 20, 2026
Dutch survey shows persistent taboo around gambling harm
A recent comprehensive survey conducted in the Netherlands has revealed that gambling-related harm remains a sensitive topic for many adults in the country. Despite gambling being a common pastime among...