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 by the Ministry of Finance of Lithuania, seeks to modernise the country’s gambling ecosystem while reinforcing safeguards designed to reduce gambling-related harm....
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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 hranÃm 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
UKGC Response to Remote Gaming Duty and Black Market Risks
The UK Gambling Commission has formally addressed growing industry concerns surrounding potential increases to Remote Gaming Duty, often referred to as RGD, while reinforcing the limits of its institutional role....
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...
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 30, 2026
Austria court decision makes gambling directors liable for player losses
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,...
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...