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 attached to gambling products. Yet this focus can miss an important part of the consumer journey. Many players do not begin with an operator at all, but with a search query, a ranking page, a review portal or a comparison website that tells them which brand appears attractive, trusted or available....
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Laws
June 26, 2026
The hidden role of payment systems in gambling regulation
Modern gambling regulation is no longer only about licences, websites, advertising and enforcement letters. Increasingly, the real pressure point sits somewhere less visible: the payment chain. If a gambling operator...
Laws
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...
Laws
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.
Laws
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...
Laws
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...
iGaming News
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,...
iGaming News
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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
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....
iGaming News, Laws
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...
Companies & People, iGaming News
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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
February 13, 2026
KSA warns operators over early payout feature clarity
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit has issued a formal warning to several licensed online sports betting operators regarding the communication of their so called “early payout” feature. The authority found...
iGaming News, Laws
February 10, 2026
Sweden updates gambling supervision fees SIFS 2026:1 for operators
Sweden will introduce a revised system of supervision fees for gambling operators and software permit holders starting on March 1, 2026. The updated regulation, known as SIFS 2026:1, replaces the...
Business News, iGaming News
February 6, 2026
Swedish gambling participation remains high in 2025 survey
Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s national gambling regulator, has released new findings showing that gambling participation across the country remained consistently high throughout 2025. The data indicates notable growth in sports betting and...
iGaming News, Laws
February 5, 2026
UK gambling regulator clarifies treatment of prediction markets
The UK Gambling Commission has issued a detailed explanation of how prediction markets would be regulated under existing legislation in Great Britain. This clarification comes at a time of growing...
iGaming News, Laws
February 4, 2026
Greece introduces criminal penalties to tackle illegal gambling
The Greek government is preparing a major legislative reform to combat illegal gambling, marking a decisive step toward addressing a growing issue that threatens public revenue and exposes citizens to...
iGaming News, Laws
February 4, 2026
Ireland greenlights gambling regulator to issue licences
Ireland has taken a significant legal step in modernising its gambling laws after the government authorised the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland to begin issuing licences under the newly enacted...
iGaming News, Laws
February 3, 2026
UK gambling advertising spend falls as illegal marketing risk rises
Advertising expenditure by licensed gambling operators in Great Britain has continued to decline according to a new independent study commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC). The report highlights...







































