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, initiating containment protocols and launching a technical investigation to assess the situation in detail....
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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 16, 2026
Colombia enacts 16% consumption tax for online gambling via decree
President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro has enacted a series of emergency decrees aimed at strengthening the government’s financial capacity in response to severe flooding that has affected multiple regions across...
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...
Responsible Gambling
March 11, 2026
German survey finds gambling ads influence vulnerable players
A large German survey involving nearly 4,800 active gamblers has concluded that individuals experiencing gambling-related problems are significantly more likely to report being influenced by gambling advertising. The research highlights...
Compliance & AML
March 11, 2026
UKGC reminds Cheltenham bookmakers of AML duties
UK Gambling Commission has issued a reminder to on-course bookmakers operating during the Cheltenham Festival regarding their responsibilities under anti-money laundering rules. The regulator emphasized that licensees must maintain robust...
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 10, 2026
KSA fines Novatech €24.8M for illegal online gambling in Netherlands
The Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has imposed a record administrative fine of €24.846 million on offshore gambling operator Novatech for offering online gambling services to players in the Netherlands...
Compliance & AML
March 10, 2026
BOS responds to EU AMLA sanctions consultation for online gambling
The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) has submitted its official feedback to the European Union Anti‑Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) concerning draft Regulatory Technical Standards related to sanctions within...
Responsible Gambling
March 10, 2026
Slovakia launches gambling risk education with University of Trnava
Gambling Regulatory Authority of Slovakia has entered into a formal partnership with University of Trnava to create an education-focused initiative addressing gambling risks, regulatory awareness and prevention strategies. The collaboration...
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 10, 2026
Brazil’s betting sector questions Lula call for online gambling ban
Brazil’s recently regulated online betting industry has publicly responded to comments made by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who called for a nationwide prohibition of online gambling during a televised...
Licences
March 10, 2026
Ukraine lottery operator licences granted to MSL, Patriot and UNL
Ukraine has taken a significant step toward restoring regulatory oversight of its lottery sector after issuing the country’s first operator licences in more than a decade. Three companies, MSL, Patriot...
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 10, 2026
Bulgarian Football Union proposes betting ban for football personnel
The Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) is preparing to vote on a proposal that would prohibit all football personnel in Bulgaria from engaging in betting activities related to the sport. The...
Compliance & AML
March 10, 2026
Hollywoodbets Integrates ClearStake ID by Bank for UK Player Verification
Hollywoodbets has confirmed a new collaboration with ClearStake to deploy the company’s ID by Bank verification technology. The initiative is expected to enhance how the operator conducts customer due diligence...
Responsible Gambling
March 9, 2026
Mindway AI partners with Amelco to integrate safer gambling tools
Mindway AI has entered into a strategic partnership with Amelco, a well known B2B igaming platform provider, to integrate its advanced safer gambling technology into Amelco’s platform infrastructure. The collaboration...
Compliance & AML
March 9, 2026
Spanish operation targets online gambling linked money laundering
Spanish authorities have dismantled a sophisticated criminal network accused of laundering millions of euros through online gambling platforms while exploiting vulnerable individuals displaced by war. The operation resulted in the...
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 9, 2026
Spelinspektionen wins court ruling over illegal gambling advertising
Spelinspektionen has secured an important legal victory after a Swedish Administrative Court rejected appeals submitted by Sinovum Media AB and Flashback Media Group AB regarding enforcement orders related to online...
Gambling Law & Taxation
March 9, 2026
Dutch gambling sector warns tax rises risk harming regulated market
The Dutch gambling sector has formally raised concerns over recent increases in gambling taxation, warning that the policy may unintentionally weaken the regulated market and reduce public revenue. In a...
Compliance & AML
March 9, 2026
Danish regulator issues AML notice on revised FATF risk jurisdictions
The Danish Gambling Authority has issued an update drawing attention to recent revisions made by the Financial Action Task Force concerning jurisdictions considered to pose elevated risks related to money...