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 broader Desenrola 2.0 initiative, a government-backed effort aimed at reducing household debt and promoting financial stability among vulnerable consumers....
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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...
iGaming News, Laws
February 2, 2026
Gambling advertising drops in UK while black market rises
In 2025, advertising expenditure by licensed gambling operators in the United Kingdom continued to decline, reinforcing a trend that has been in place since 2021. The decrease in promotional activity...
iGaming News, Laws
February 2, 2026
Malta Gaming Authority warns against false gambling websites
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a strong warning to the public after identifying a group of online gambling websites that are making false claims about being licensed by...
iGaming News, Laws
February 2, 2026
Gamstop self exclusion rises as younger UK players sign up more
The national self‑exclusion programme Gamstop has recorded substantial growth in registrations throughout 2025, with evidence pointing to broader awareness of gambling harm and increasing uptake of protective tools. Particularly notable...
iGaming News, Laws
January 29, 2026
Nordic regulators struggle to measure online gambling black market
A new academic review published in the respected journal PLOS One has raised concerns about the capability of gaming regulators in the Nordic region to accurately understand and measure the...
iGaming News, Laws
January 27, 2026
eGaming Integrity launches advisory service for prize draw operators
In response to heightened regulatory focus on the online prize draw and competition sector in the United Kingdom, eGaming Integrity, a leading compliance and internal audit advisory firm, has introduced...
iGaming News, Laws
January 26, 2026
Meta under scrutiny for illegal gambling adverts on social media
Meta faces growing criticism for its role in hosting and profiting from illegal gambling advertisements on its social media platforms. Industry bodies and regulators in Europe and the United Kingdom...
iGaming News, Laws
January 26, 2026
Brazil shuts down more than 25,000 illegal betting websites
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...
iGaming News, Laws
January 20, 2026
BGC signs cooperation deal to support Chile online gambling reform
The Betting and Gaming Council has entered into a formal Cooperation Agreement with Chile’s Agrupación de Plataformas de Apuesta en Línea, marking a significant step in the evolving debate over...
iGaming News, Laws
January 9, 2026
Luxembourg Advances Bill to Tackle Illegal Gambling
Luxembourg has taken a decisive step to strengthen its approach to illegal gambling with the introduction of a new legislative proposal. The draft bill seeks to modernise the country’s gambling...
Finance News, iGaming News
January 8, 2026
UK Gambling Commission reports rising legal costs in 2024–25
The UK Gambling Commission has reported a significant increase in annual expenditure for the financial year 2024–25, with the regulator’s legal costs associated with the fourth National Lottery licence competition...
iGaming News, Laws
January 5, 2026
GGL launches guide to prevent illegal online gambling in Germany
The German gambling regulator, GGL ("Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder," or Joint Gambling Authority of the States), has taken a significant step toward consumer protection by publishing a comprehensive online resource...
iGaming News, Laws
January 2, 2026
US lawsuit targets Stake.us and Drake over gambling claims
Stake’s United States facing online gaming platform has become the subject of a new federal class action lawsuit that raises wide ranging allegations concerning online gambling practices, marketing conduct and...