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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Investigations
July 16, 2026
Germany’s gambling compliance economics are starting to look upside down
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...
Responsible Gambling
July 3, 2026
Has Germany built a gambling market that rewards scale?
Germany’s regulated gambling market is often discussed through the language of legality, player protection and enforcement. Those are important questions, and they should remain central to any serious review of...
Sports Betting
April 27, 2026
DATA.BET report tracks sportsbook growth and 2026 iGaming outlook
DATA.BET has published its annual Sportsbook Report, offering a detailed overview of its operational performance in 2025 alongside a forward-looking analysis of trends expected to influence the European iGaming sector...
Gambling Authorities
January 21, 2026
Online casino and betting drive Denmark gambling growth
Denmark's gambling market demonstrated notable growth in November 2025, with total expenditure increasing by 17.1% compared with the same month in the previous year. The latest figures, released by the...
Gambling Authorities
October 16, 2025
Danish gaming spend rises 25% as sports betting surges
The Danish gambling sector experienced a significant surge in August 2025, as total gaming spend rose by 25.1% compared to the same period last year. According to new figures released...
Responsible Gambling
August 27, 2025
EveryMatrix joins CIBELAE to expand lottery and iGaming reach
EveryMatrix, a global provider of technology and solutions for the online gambling and lottery sector, has officially joined CIBELAE (Corporación Iberoamericana de LoterÃas y Apuestas de Estado). This step represents...
Investigations
February 22, 2025
Stricter Licensing Rules Expected for Swedish Gambling
The Swedish government is preparing to make significant changes to its gambling laws in an effort to tighten regulations around unlicensed gambling operators. Currently, some online gambling platforms without a...
Industry News
February 18, 2025
BOS Pushes for Stricter Gambling Laws in Sweden
The Swedish gambling landscape has been experiencing an alarming rise in unlicensed gambling activity, and the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) is taking decisive steps to address the...
Gambling Authorities
November 18, 2024
GGL’s Efforts to Combat Illegal Gambling Ads
The gambling landscape in Germany has undergone significant regulatory changes, aimed at curbing the prevalence of illegal gambling activities. One of the most recent efforts to address this issue involves...
Responsible Gambling
November 7, 2024
Sweden’s Crackdown on Unlicensed Casinos
Unlicensed casinos have increasingly become a point of concern for Swedish regulators, prompting a significant crackdown aimed at enforcing national gambling laws. As Sweden seeks to protect consumers and promote...
Gambling Authorities
November 7, 2024
Danish Gambling Spend Drops in September 2024
Gambling behaviors in Denmark experienced notable changes in September 2024, reflecting a decline in overall spending compared to the same month in 2023. According to data released by the Danish...
Responsible Gambling
November 4, 2024
Finland’s New Gambling Regulation
In a significant move towards modernizing its gambling framework, Finland has submitted a draft regulation to the European Commission, signaling its intent to reshape the landscape of gambling in the...
Compliance & AML
October 25, 2024
Why Estonia’s Casino Licenses Attracting Criminals
Just as Estonia's casino licenses attract legitimate gaming enthusiasts, they also unwittingly draw the attention of criminals seeking to exploit loopholes in the regulatory framework. You may wonder how this...
Gambling Authorities
October 23, 2024
KSA Penalizes BlockDance BV for Unlicensed Gambling
In a noteworthy turn of events in the gaming sector, the Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) has revealed that BlockDance BV will face a penalty payment due to allegations of...
Markets & Jurisdictions
September 25, 2024
Andre Gelfi’s Impact on Brazil’s iGaming Scene
Andre Gelfi stands as a pivotal figure in the Brazilian iGaming landscape, shaping the industry with his commitment to responsible gaming and sustainable practices. As the Managing Partner for Betsson...
Gambling Authorities
December 14, 2023
Navigating Germany’s Gambling Landscape
The German gambling market, historically marred by prohibitionist attempts, witnessed a significant shift in January 2023 as the Joint Gambling Authority (GGL) assumed control. After years of delays and controversies,...