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 Great Britain. The update confirms that the regulator is now reviewing evidence collected over the past year, though it has not yet issued final policy conclusions....
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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 10, 2026
Ukraine gambling policy debate on military ban and targeted controls
The Ukrainian gambling sector has entered a period of heightened policy debate following a recent proposal by the Ministry of Digital Transformation to introduce a universal restriction on gambling access...
iGaming News, Taxation
April 1, 2026
UKGC Response to Remote Gaming Duty and Black Market Risks
The UK Gambling Commission has formally addressed growing industry concerns surrounding potential increases to Remote Gaming Duty, often referred to as RGD, while reinforcing the limits of its institutional role....
iGaming News, Laws
April 1, 2026
Spelinspektionen urges reforms to tackle illegal gambling in Sweden
The Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has presented a detailed report to the national government outlining new proposals aimed at limiting access to online gambling services operated without a Swedish licence....
iGaming News, Laws
March 20, 2026
DGOJ outlines updated safe gambling strategy for 2026 to 2030
The Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego has introduced a new consumer protection strategy following a recent session of the Advisory Council for Safe Gambling. The meeting, held at the...
iGaming News, Laws
February 3, 2026
Netherlands government plans blanket ban on gambling advertising
The newly formed minority coalition government in the Netherlands has unveiled an ambitious proposal to impose a comprehensive ban on all gambling advertising across the country. The initiative is presented...
iGaming News, Laws
January 26, 2026
Lithuanian regulator ends Betsson league name case without penalty
Lithuania’s Gambling Supervision Authority has officially concluded its review of the use of the Betsson brand in the title of the Lithuanian Basketball League without imposing any financial penalties. The...
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 13, 2026
Czech Republic faces rising losses from unlicensed gambling
A newly published analytical report has renewed debate over the scale and impact of unlicensed gambling in the Czech Republic, warning that the state may be losing billions of koruna...
iGaming News, Laws
November 25, 2025
EU illegal online gambling costs €20 billion yearly
A recent assessment of Europe’s online gambling environment highlights the continued rise and influence of unlicensed operators across the European Union. While regulated gambling frameworks were introduced to ensure consumer...
iGaming News, Laws
November 20, 2025
ANJ launches upgraded French self-exclusion system
France’s gambling regulator, L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has introduced a redesigned national self-exclusion system intended to significantly streamline the registration process and enhance the security of identity verification. This...
iGaming News, Laws
November 7, 2025
UKGC concludes study on illegal online gambling
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has officially released the fourth and final report in its comprehensive series examining the issue of illegal online gambling. This milestone publication concludes a...
iGaming News, Laws
October 13, 2025
KSA warns of rising illegal gambling in the Netherlands
The Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has released its autumn monitoring report for 2025, raising serious concerns about the growing influence of illegal online gambling operators in the Netherlands. The...
iGaming News, Laws
September 22, 2025
Dutch portal exposes illegal online gambling trends
The Dutch reporting portal for illegal online gambling, Meld Vals Spel, has released a detailed overview of the activity it has tracked since its launch in November 2024. The platform...
iGaming News, Taxation
August 12, 2025
Gambling tax hike could impact UK betting sector
The landscape of UK gambling taxation is currently engulfed in heated debate as government proposals seek to overhaul the tax regime on various online gambling verticals. At the heart of...
iGaming News, Laws
June 12, 2025
The Political Influence Behind Gambling Regulation
With the rapid expansion of the gambling industry in recent years, understanding the political dynamics that shape its regulation has become important. The interplay between government policies and gambling laws...
iGaming News, Laws
June 10, 2025
Is EU-Wide Gambling Law Harmonisation Still Possible?
With the rapid evolution of the gambling industry and varying regulatory approaches across EU member states, the quest for harmonising gambling laws presents both challenges and opportunities. This blog post...
iGaming News, Laws
May 30, 2025
UKGC unveils enhanced Consumer Voice research model
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has introduced an updated and expanded version of its Consumer Voice initiative, marking a meaningful step in the regulator’s strategy to better reflect the real-world...
Companies & People, iGaming News
March 6, 2025
Andy Boucher Appointed Chair of GambleAware
GambleAware, the leading independent gambling harm prevention charity in Great Britain, has announced the appointment of Andy Boucher as its new Chair of Trustees. The transition comes at a pivotal...
iGaming News, Laws
December 6, 2024
Evaluating the Gambling Act Review Impact
The Gambling Commission, in collaboration with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen), is leading a comprehensive evaluation of the Gambling...