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 cannot receive deposits or process withdrawals reliably, its market access becomes fragile, even if its website remains technically reachable. This makes payment systems one of the most powerful but least publicly understood enforcement tools in the modern gambling market....
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Laws
June 22, 2026
What happens when compliance becomes a competitive advantage?
For many licensed gambling operators in Germany, compliance is no longer a department at the edge of the business. It has become part of the operating model itself. Licensing, player...
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...
Finance News
June 5, 2026
BGC warns illegal operators could take £10m during Epsom Derby Festival
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has warned that illegal gambling operators could attract millions of pounds in wagers during the Betfred Derby Festival, one of the most prestigious events...
Laws
May 29, 2026
Germany moves to label prediction markets as illegal gambling
Germany’s national gambling regulator is moving toward a stricter interpretation of prediction markets, signalling that such products may increasingly be treated as illegal gambling offers under German law. The development...
iGaming News
May 25, 2026
Finland gambling reform survey shows support for payment blocking
Finland’s planned overhaul of its gambling system has entered a critical phase as new survey data indicates that many citizens support financial restrictions against illegal gambling operators more strongly than...
Laws
May 7, 2026
UKGC hires Head of Illegal Markets to tackle unlicensed online gambling
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has launched a recruitment process for a permanent Head of Illegal Markets as the regulator intensifies efforts to combat unlicensed gambling operators targeting consumers across...
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, Laws
April 10, 2026
Nederlandse Loterij takes legal action against Qbet over illegal gambling
Nederlandse Loterij has initiated civil proceedings against Qbet, widely described as one of the largest unlicensed gambling platforms accessible within the Netherlands. The legal action reflects a broader effort by...
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 21, 2026
KSA broadens oversight to curb illegal gambling in Netherlands
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has announced a major expansion of its enforcement agenda for 2026. The authority is shifting its focus from merely targeting unlicensed gambling operators to...
iGaming News, Laws
January 20, 2026
UK Gambling Commission urges industry action against illegal gambling
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued an urgent call for tighter cooperation between regulators and the licensed gambling industry to confront the growing challenge of illegal gambling operations....
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...
iGaming News, Laws
January 7, 2026
UKGC reports record compliance actions and declining penalties
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has reported a significant increase in compliance activity for the fiscal year 2024-25, completing nearly 3,000 more interventions than in any previous year. The Commission...
iGaming News, Taxation
December 30, 2025
Brazil to raise betting tax to 15% by 2028 for revenue growth
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has officially signed a new law that will increase taxation on betting companies operating within Brazil, marking a significant development in the country's regulated...
iGaming News, Laws
December 17, 2025
Belgium strengthens measures against illegal online gambling
Belgium has recently reinforced its regulatory framework to combat illegal online gambling by introducing a direct mechanism for blocking unlicensed websites. This move aims to ensure that online gambling within...
Editor’s Choice 1, Laws
December 16, 2025
When illegal gambling losses turn into a refund playbook!
Explore how illegal gambling refund claims unfold, their risks and how addicted players are affected by structured disputes.
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 21, 2025
European regulators unite against illegal online gambling
The landscape of online gambling in Europe has undergone substantial transformation in recent years, driven by rapid technological innovation, a higher volume of cross-border activity, and increased consumer engagement through...
iGaming News, Laws
November 11, 2025
Gambling Commission warns of rising crypto gambling risks
The Gambling Commission’s Chief Executive, Andrew Rhodes, has issued a stern warning that the rapid growth of cryptocurrency gambling poses a looming challenge for regulators, urging the UK government not...
iGaming News, Laws
November 5, 2025
UK and Netherlands unite to fight illegal gambling
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) and the Netherlands Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit or KSA) have renewed their commitment to combating illegal gambling activities. The two regulatory authorities have signed a new...
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
October 10, 2025
GGL drives European dialogue on responsible gambling
The Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), Germany’s federal gambling regulator, has reaffirmed its commitment to cross-border collaboration by hosting a high-level regional conference dedicated to improving coordination among German-speaking gambling...
Companies & People, iGaming News
October 10, 2025
Libuša Baranová appointed to lead Slovak gambling regulator
Slovakia’s gambling regulatory landscape is undergoing another transformation following the appointment of Libuša Baranová as the new Director General of the Office for the Regulation of Gambling (ÚRHH). The announcement,...
iGaming News, Laws
September 25, 2025
GGL warns of illegal gambling risks for young people
The issue of illegal online gambling has become an increasingly pressing concern in Germany and across Europe. Despite national regulations and strict licensing requirements, unauthorized platforms continue to attract players,...
iGaming News, Laws
September 18, 2025
Gambling Commission report on illegal gambling in UK
The Gambling Commission, the United Kingdom’s national regulator for gambling activities, has released its first detailed report examining the scope and characteristics of the illegal gambling market in Britain. Conducted...
iGaming News, Laws
September 5, 2025
GGL warns against illegal social betting in Germany
The Joint Gambling Authority of the German States (GGL) has issued a formal warning regarding the rising trend of illegal social betting within Germany. According to the regulator, these types...