Cyprus is preparing the next phase of regulation for its rapidly expanding gambling market after regulated betting turnover surpassed €1.3 billion during 2025. While the country's regulated sector continues to record steady growth, policymakers are increasingly focusing on strengthening supervision, improving consumer protection and adapting legislation to address new technological and cross-border challenges....
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Markets & Jurisdictions
July 24, 2026
Brazil strengthÂens fight against illeÂgal betÂting as regÂuÂlated marÂket grows
Brazil's regulated betting market continued to expand during the first half of 2026, supported by stronger tax revenues, enhanced regulatory oversight and a broader effort to reduce the influence of...
Gambling Law & Taxation
July 18, 2026
PixÂbet nationÂwide ban stays as court demands stronger age verÂiÂfiÂcaÂtion
Brazilian online betting operator Pixbet will continue to face a nationwide suspension after a Brazilian court rejected the company's appeal against an earlier injunction. The latest ruling reinforces the judiciary's...
Gambling Authorities
June 15, 2026
SloÂvaÂkia gamÂbling regÂuÂlaÂtion strengthÂens World Cup betÂting overÂsight
Slovakia gambling regulation is set to take center stage during the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the country's gambling authority increases scrutiny of betting operators and their marketing activities. The...
Gambling Law & Taxation
May 4, 2026
Brazil Labor Court Upholds SINDIBETS Union in BetÂting SecÂtor Case
A significant legal decision in Brazil has clarified the structure of trade union representation within the country’s rapidly expanding betting and online gaming industry. A Labor Court in São Paulo...
Gambling Authorities
April 28, 2026
Bet365 wins ANJ approval to enter France’s online sports betÂting
Bet365 has secured regulatory approval to operate in France’s online sports betting sector, marking a notable development in the European gambling landscape. The authorisation, granted by Autorité Nationale des Jeux,...
Responsible Gambling
April 14, 2026
UK gamÂbling affordÂabilÂity checks face growÂing 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....
Sports Betting
April 8, 2026
IBIA reports 70 betÂting alerts in Q1 2026 across global marÂkets
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
March 26, 2026
BHA critÂiÂcises UK move to keep betÂting levy unchanged
The British Horseracing Authority has publicly criticised the UK Government’s decision to leave the Horserace Betting Levy unchanged following the 2024 review, raising concerns about the long term financial sustainability...
Financial Results
January 26, 2026
Brazil shuts down more than 25,000 illeÂgal betÂting webÂsites
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...
Responsible Gambling
January 22, 2026
Brazil self excluÂsion from betÂting 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...
Gambling Authorities
January 19, 2026
SpelinÂspekÂtioÂnen reports fewer susÂpected match-fixÂing cases in 2025
Sweden’s gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has reported a notable decline in the number of suspected match-fixing cases during 2025 continuing a downward trend observed over recent years. The findings are based...
Marketing & Sponsorships
January 2, 2026
UK pubÂlic supÂports tighter gamÂbling adverÂtisÂing rules
UK ministers are once again facing growing public pressure to reconsider the country's approach to gambling advertising. Recent polling data indicates strong support for tighter restrictions, particularly around sponsorship and...
Partnerships & Expansion
November 4, 2025
African iGamÂing Alliance and IBIA sign integrity pact
The African iGaming Alliance (AIA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). The agreement formalizes a strategic partnership between the two organizations,...
Responsible Gambling
October 31, 2025
BelÂgium regÂuÂlaÂtor backs stricter gamÂbling law
Belgium’s gaming landscape could soon undergo significant reform following the endorsement of a new legislative proposal by the Belgian Gaming Commission (Kansspelcommissie, or KSC). The proposed law, if passed, would...
Gambling Authorities
July 23, 2025
GamÂbling ComÂmisÂsion: 4.31% of UK BetÂting Accounts Restricted
Gambling Commission has published detailed findings disclosing that 643,779 player accounts—representing 4.31% of all active betting accounts in the UK—have been subjected to one or more restrictions by licensed operators....
Sports Betting
April 30, 2025
AlteÂnar unveils new TipÂster ModÂule for sportsÂbooks
Altenar, a leading name in sportsbook technology, has taken a major step forward in enhancing the online betting experience with the launch of its innovative Tipster Module. This strategic rollout...