Ukraine’s PlayCity is advancing the digital transformation of gambling regulation through the State Online Monitoring System, known as SOMS. The platform is intended to provide continuous visibility into licensed gambling activity while giving public authorities access to structured transactional information that can support regulatory supervision and tax verification....
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Gambling Authorities
August 14, 2026
US unlicensed online gambling market surges to estimated $97.4bn
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling has highlighted the scale of the US online gambling market in 2025, citing an analysis from Gaming Compliance International that estimates unlicensed activity generated approximately...
Compliance & AML
August 14, 2026
Ireland tightens gambling rules under new anti-money laundering strategy
Ireland has introduced a new national framework for tackling financial crime that places greater attention on gambling, cryptocurrency and payment flows. The measures form part of a 30-point action plan...
Gambling Authorities
August 14, 2026
Gambling Commission reaffirms identity verification rules for operators
The UK Gambling Commission has reiterated the importance of timely identity verification for remote gambling operators, with Licence Condition 17 remaining a central requirement for businesses operating under its regulatory...
Investigations & Analysis
August 13, 2026
One regulator, two standards of proof?
Germany’s gambling regulator has spent the past few years telling the industry that reliability, transparency and strict compliance are non-negotiable. Licensed operators are expected to document ownership structures, technical systems,...
Gambling Authorities
August 10, 2026
ADM orders blocking of 190 gambling websites across Italy by August 20
Italy’s Customs and Monopolies Agency, Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM), is stepping up administrative controls over unauthorised online gambling activity with a further blocking measure covering 190 gambling...
Legal Analysis
July 29, 2026
NRW Online Casino Reform Changes Rules for Shared Live Studios
North Rhine-Westphalia has changed the architecture of its regulated online casino market. Licensed concessionaires may now use shared live-casino studios operated by specialist service providers, while the concessionaire formally retains...
Investigations & Analysis
July 27, 2026
GGL collected player data for years. Why wait until 2027?
Germany’s gambling authority has built a system capable of following the regulated online activity of millions of registered players. It has required licensed operators to connect their systems, transmit information...
Responsible Gambling
July 22, 2026
TaDa Gaming strengthens UK market trust through responsible gaming strategy
Since entering the United Kingdom's regulated gambling market in 2025, TaDa Gaming has continued to strengthen its reputation by placing responsible gaming at the centre of its long-term business strategy....
Licences
July 18, 2026
New Zealand opens registrations for Online Casino Licence auction
New Zealand has officially advanced its plans to establish a regulated online gambling sector by opening registrations for its upcoming Online Casino Licence auction. The latest development marks an important...
Investigations & Analysis
July 17, 2026
Germany Regulates the Account but Loses Control of the First Click
Germany has constructed one of Europe’s most detailed regulatory systems for online gambling. Licensed operators must verify customers, apply deposit and product restrictions, connect to central protection systems and comply...
Legal Analysis
July 10, 2026
Germany gambling enforcement under scrutiny
It is Friday, the end of another long regulatory week, and many people in the gambling industry will be ready to close the laptop and head into the weekend. But...
Legal Analysis
July 8, 2026
Germany gambling regulation and supplier risks
Germany’s gambling regulation still has a structural blind spot. It often looks strongest when it deals with the visible operator, the licensed domain or the company name that appears on...
Legal Analysis
July 7, 2026
When 800,000 player records are exposed, what does reliability still mean?
Germany’s gambling regulator has repeatedly placed player protection at the centre of the country’s regulated online gambling model. That promise is easy to support in principle. The harder test comes...
Legal Analysis
July 3, 2026
Has Germany built a gambling market that rewards scale?
Germany's gambling framework may reward operator scale as fixed compliance, technical and licensing costs shape legal-market competition.
Responsible Gambling
July 1, 2026
Casino Guru Academy launches free self-exclusion course
Casino Guru Academy and BetBlocker have launched a free course helping operators strengthen self-exclusion systems through practical, layered safeguards.
People & Appointments
June 25, 2026
Will Mace joins Mindway AI to advance player safety
Will Mace joins Mindway AI to lead research-driven player safety programmes focused on improving gambling interventions and outcomes.
Responsible Gambling
June 23, 2026
SBC Summit 2026 focuses on practical player protection
SBC Summit’s Player Protection Symposium will examine early harm detection, operator responsibility, technology and regulated-market safeguards on 30 September 2026.
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 22, 2026
When gambling compliance becomes a competitive advantage
Germany’s gambling rules protect players and legal channels, but fixed compliance costs may also strengthen large operators and raise barriers for smaller licensed rivals.
Laws
June 19, 2026
UKGC unveils £26 million crackdown on illegal gambling sites
The UK Gambling Commission crackdown on illegal gambling activity has entered a new phase following the announcement of a £26 million investment package aimed at strengthening enforcement efforts across the...
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...
Licenses & Payments
June 18, 2026
PopOK Gaming enters Swiss iGaming market with certified games
PopOK Gaming, a leading modern iGaming content developer, has officially secured game certification for the regulated Swiss market. This milestone achievement marks a significant step in the company’s global expansion...
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...
Legal Analysis
June 15, 2026
Germany Gambling Regulation: LUGAS, Safe Server and Risks
Germany's online gambling framework is often discussed through the lens of licensing, enforcement actions, consumer protection measures and the ongoing effort to channel players toward regulated offerings. These debates attract...
Legal Analysis
June 12, 2026
Germany Gambling Regulation: How LUGAS Shapes Market Oversight
Over the past decade, gambling regulation across Europe has increasingly shifted from traditional supervision towards technology-driven oversight. Regulators are no longer relying solely on audits, licence reviews and operator reporting....