Polish bookmakers are facing a new round of scrutiny from the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK), with the regulator examining whether betting services operate in a transparent and consumer-friendly manner. The review covers digital services, contractual terms and design practices that could influence customer decisions....
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Gambling Law & Taxation
July 24, 2026
Polymarket to challenge French ban in court after regulator blocks access
Polymarket plans to challenge France's decision to block access to its platform after the country's gambling regulator instructed internet service providers to restrict access. The legal dispute highlights the growing...
Compliance & AML
July 20, 2026
Polymarket faces French ISP blocking order over gambling compliance
France has intensified its regulatory approach to online gambling by directing internet service providers to block access to Polymarket, a prediction market platform that the country's gambling regulator considers unavailable...
Responsible Gambling
July 18, 2026
Pixbet nationwide ban stays as court demands stronger age verification
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...
Legal Analysis
July 16, 2026
German Gambling Market Faces Economic Pressure
Germany’s regulated gambling market was built on a clear public policy promise. The legal offer should be attractive enough to channel players away from unregulated alternatives while giving regulators the...
Legal Analysis
July 14, 2026
Online gambling in Germany: can channelisation succeed?
The central question in German online gambling regulation is not only whether a licensed market exists. The harder question is whether consumers actually stay inside it when they make real...
Legal Analysis
July 13, 2026
Player protection in Germany’s gambling market
Germany’s gambling regulation was built around a serious and defensible objective: players should be pushed towards legal, supervised and safer gambling environments. That principle is difficult to criticise in itself,...
Legal Analysis
June 29, 2026
Gambling Comparison Websites and Consumer Choice in Germany
Germany’s regulated gambling market is often discussed through the behaviour of operators. That is understandable, because operators hold licences, accept deposits, manage player accounts and carry the direct regulatory obligations...
Legal Analysis
June 26, 2026
How payment systems shape gambling regulation
Payment blocking is becoming a central gambling-enforcement tool, raising questions about market access, transparency and consumer protection.
Legal Analysis
June 23, 2026
When the same market produces different channelisation figures
Channelisation has become one of the most important measurements in modern gambling regulation. Across Europe, regulators, operators, researchers and policymakers frequently rely on channelisation figures when assessing whether a regulated...
Legal Analysis
June 19, 2026
Do Germany’s gambling rules create unintended market incentives?
Modern gambling regulation is often presented as a balancing exercise. Policymakers seek to protect consumers, reduce gambling-related harm, maintain market integrity and ensure that gambling activity takes place within a...
Laws
June 17, 2026
BGC calls on technology companies to combat illegal gambling ads
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has intensified its campaign against illegal gambling ads by urging major technology companies to take stronger action against unlicensed operators targeting consumers across Britain.
Legal Analysis
June 17, 2026
Has Germany really reduced illegal gambling visibility?
For several years, German gambling regulation has been built around a clear and understandable objective. Consumers should be directed towards licensed gambling operators and away from unlicensed alternatives. Few would...
Legal Analysis
June 16, 2026
Germany’s Gambling Enforcement: Why Unlicensed Sites Remain Visible
Germany's modern gambling framework was built around a number of clearly stated objectives. Consumer protection, market supervision, responsible gambling and the reduction of unlicensed gambling activity have all featured prominently...
Laws
June 15, 2026
Slovakia gambling regulation strengthens World Cup betting oversight
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...
Legal Analysis
June 11, 2026
Regulatory consistency in Germany’s gambling market
Germany's gambling market has undergone significant regulatory change during the past decade. The introduction of the Interstate Treaty on Gambling 2021 was designed to create a more coherent framework for...
Laws
June 9, 2026
BGC unveils five-point plan to combat UK illegal gambling
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has introduced a comprehensive five-point plan designed to address the growing presence of illegal gambling operators in the United Kingdom. The industry body is...
Laws
June 8, 2026
UK regulator to introduce AI monitoring system for gambling advertising
The United Kingdom is preparing to introduce a new artificial intelligence-driven monitoring initiative aimed at strengthening oversight of gambling advertising across digital platforms. The move reflects a broader regulatory effort...
Laws
June 5, 2026
Norway probes prediction markets amid growing regulatory concerns
Prediction markets have emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments of the global online wagering and speculation industry, creating new challenges for regulators, policymakers and consumer protection advocates. In Norway,...
Regulation & Licensing
May 4, 2026
Brazil to restrict debt relief participants from betting access
Brazil’s Finance Ministry is preparing a new regulatory measure that would temporarily prevent individuals enrolled in debt renegotiation programs from accessing fixed-odds betting platforms. The proposal forms part of the...
Responsible Gambling
April 17, 2026
UKGC moves financial risk checks pilot into detailed analysis phase
The UK Gambling Commission has formally progressed its financial risk assessments pilot into a detailed analytical phase, marking a significant procedural step in the ongoing reform of gambling regulation in...
Responsible Gambling
April 14, 2026
UK gambling affordability checks face growing 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....
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...
People & Appointments
March 19, 2026
Sweden’s Spelinspektionen appoints Madelaine Tunudd as chair
Sweden’s national gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, has confirmed the appointment of Madelaine Tunudd as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. The decision marks a formal transition in leadership, with...
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...
Regulation
March 4, 2026
BGC launches Black Market iGaming awareness game in UK
The Betting and Gaming Council has introduced a new interactive online initiative designed to inform consumers about the risks associated with unregulated gambling websites. The campaign centres on a digital...
Compliance & AML
February 19, 2026
AFJEL urges stronger action against illegal betting in France
France’s regulated online gambling sector is facing mounting pressure from what industry representatives describe as a rapidly expanding illegal betting market. The Association Française des Jeux en Ligne (AFJEL), which...