When the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on 11 June, betting demand will not ramp up slowly — it will surge overnight. Millions of players, nonstop fixtures, and weeks of sustained engagement create a moment where everything either works seamlessly or fails very publicly. For iGaming operators, this is not just about odds and marketing. It is a stress test. Licensing, compliance, payments, reporting — all of it is exposed when volume spikes. And by June, it is already too late to be fixing foundations....
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iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
March 18, 2026
Gibraltar Gambling Bill advances with expanded regulatory framework
The Government of Gibraltar has taken a significant legislative step toward modernising its gambling sector, as the proposed Gibraltar Gambling Bill 2025 successfully passed its first reading in Parliament. The...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
December 22, 2025
Lithuania fines Tete-a-tete €341,049 over AML compliance failures
Lithuania’s Gambling Supervision Authority (GSA) has imposed a financial penalty of €341,049 on casino operator JSC Tete-a-tete following a regulatory review that identified significant shortcomings in the company’s anti-money laundering...
iGaming News, Laws
December 19, 2025
Norsk Rikstoto Fined NOK 2 Million for Serious AML Failures
Norway’s state-controlled betting operator, Norsk Rikstoto, has been fined NOK 2 million (approximately EUR 170,000) by the country’s gambling regulator for failing to meet key anti-money laundering (AML) obligations. The...
iGaming News, Laws
November 20, 2025
Videoslots receives £650,000 sanction for gambling failures
The British Gambling Commission has issued a £650,000 sanction against Videoslots after identifying a series of social responsibility and anti-money laundering (AML) shortcomings. The decision reflects the Commission’s ongoing enforcement...
iGaming News, Laws
November 5, 2025
UKGC fines NetBet £650,000 for AML and compliance failings
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has imposed a financial penalty of £650,000 on NetBet Enterprises Limited, the operator of netbet.co.uk, after uncovering a series of breaches involving anti-money laundering...
iGaming News, Licenses & Payments
November 4, 2025
UK Gambling Commission suspends VGC Leeds Limited licence
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced the immediate suspension of the operating licence of VGC Leeds Limited, following the initiation of a formal review under Section 116 of...
iGaming News, Laws
October 30, 2025
Isle of Man GSC updates AML guidance for operators
The Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) of the Isle of Man has introduced a new layer of regulatory guidance for online gambling licence holders operating under Network Services Permissions. This latest...
iGaming News, Laws
October 22, 2025
UKGC fines Unibet bingo brand £10m for AML failures
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has imposed a substantial £10 million penalty on Platinum Gaming Limited, the operator behind Unibet’s UK.bingo.com brand, following “serious” failures related to anti-money laundering...
iGaming News, Laws
October 13, 2025
ATG fined SEK 3m for AML shortcomings in Sweden
The Swedish gambling operator AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) has been ordered to pay a fine of SEK 3 million ($320,000) following a ruling by the Administrative Court of Appeal....
iGaming News, Taxation
October 8, 2025
Estonia halts gambling tax cuts amid iGaming hub ambitions
Estonia’s ambitions to position itself as a leading global iGaming hub have encountered a major obstacle, as the Ministry of Finance has expressed caution over proposals to cut gambling taxes....
iGaming News, Laws
October 7, 2025
Gibraltar Gambling Act 2025 modernises gaming rules
Gibraltar has officially enacted the Gibraltar Gambling Act 2025, a legislative milestone that modernizes the territory's gambling framework after nearly two decades. This new act replaces the previous legislation, which...
iGaming News, Licenses & Payments
September 22, 2025
JOI Gaming joins Trustly for secure instant payments
The Dutch online gaming market has become one of the most regulated and competitive sectors in Europe, with a strong emphasis on consumer protection, responsible gaming, and transparency. Against this...
iGaming News, Laws
September 17, 2025
Lottomart fined £360k for AML and social responsibility failings
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has once again taken regulatory action against a licensed operator for shortcomings in its compliance practices. Maple International Ventures Limited, the company behind the...
iGaming News, Licenses & Payments
September 15, 2025
Neosurf joins BridgerPay to enhance online payments
Neosurf, a widely recognised company in the field of online payments, has announced a new collaboration with BridgerPay, a data-driven payment orchestration platform known for its technological agility and extensive...
iGaming News, Laws
August 21, 2025
ProgressPlay faces £1m UKGC fine for AML and CSR failings
Malta-based online gambling operator, ProgressPlay Limited, has been issued a substantial £1 million fine by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) following a series of findings related to anti-money laundering...
Editor’s Choice 1, Laws
August 14, 2025
Gibraltar Oversight Fails in Fiduciary Trust al-Assad Case
Gibraltar regulators face scrutiny for ignoring Fiduciary Trust’s role in the al-Assad money-laundering scandal.
iGaming News, Laws
July 28, 2025
Isle of Man Flags Medium Terrorist Financing Risk in Gambling
In a newly released report that may impact both regulatory perception and international trust, the Isle of Man Government has formally upgraded the terrorist financing risk associated with the online...
Editor’s Choice 1, Laws
July 26, 2025
Civil injunction silences claims against EM Group, Bellona
German court bans individual from repeating claims about Bellona N.V. and EM Group, raising concerns over data privacy and regulatory oversight.
iGaming News, Laws
July 14, 2025
Are Crypto Casinos Outrunning All Known Regulation?
It's increasingly evident that the rise of crypto casinos is reshaping the landscape of online gambling, often existing beyond the reach of traditional regulatory frameworks. As cryptocurrencies gain traction, these...
iGaming News, Laws
July 12, 2025
Gambling Regulators Worldwide – Who Enforces What?
With the rapid growth of the global gambling industry, understanding the various regulatory bodies that oversee the sector has become increasingly important. This blog post researchs into the roles and...
Laws
July 12, 2025
Understanding PEP Risk Profiling in Compliance
It's crucial to understand the complexities surrounding politically exposed persons (PEPs) in risk profiling. PEPs, due to their influential positions and access to significant resources, present unique challenges in compliance...
Laws
July 9, 2025
MiCA Compliance Deadlines: Crypto Providers Must Act
You need to be aware of the upcoming deadlines for MiCA compliance, as these regulations significantly impact crypto service providers across Europe. The Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework aims to...
iGaming News, Laws
July 7, 2025
EGBA members complete AML reporting under EU guidelines
Members of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) have formally concluded their annual review and submission process concerning anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. This process is part of an ongoing,...