Europe’s illegal online gambling market generated an estimated €12bn in net revenue during 2025, according to research commissioned by the European Gaming and Amusement Federation, Euromat. The study estimates that unregulated activity now represents around 25% of the online gambling market examined by researchers....
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Gambling Law & Taxation
September 11, 2026
Germany intensifies enforcement against illegal online gambling operators
German authorities have escalated enforcement against suspected illegal online gambling following coordinated searches across 11 premises in the Frankfurt and Rhine-Main area. The operation, which involved more than 100 officers,...
Gambling Authorities
August 26, 2026
PAGCOR to launch app to help players verify licensed online gaming sites
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is preparing to introduce a new application designed to help online gaming players identify platforms that are licensed and regulated in the Philippines....
Market Analysis
May 8, 2026
Italy’s illegal online gambling sector hits €20bn annually
Italy’s illegal online gambling sector is estimated to generate around €20bn in annual activity, according to new findings released by the Observatory on Illegal Online Gambling at Data Room Nexus....
Regulation
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
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, Laws
August 26, 2025
UGC calls for global action on illegal online gambling
The Ukrainian Gambling Council (UGC) has issued a strong appeal for international cooperation to tackle the rising challenge of illegal online betting. The international iGaming sector is on track to...
iGaming News, Laws
March 7, 2025
KSA Fines Sarah Eternal for Illegal Online Gambling
The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) has taken strict enforcement action against Sarah Eternal SRL, issuing a substantial fine of €900,000 ($972,000) for illegally providing online gambling services to Dutch...
Opinion & Commentary
March 4, 2025
PSPs for Illegal Gambling – Cyprus Plays a Risky Game
Cyprus facilitates illegal gambling and high-risk transactions, risking severe EU sanctions and FATF penalties.
iGaming News, Laws
March 12, 2024
Spelinspektionen Renews MoU with UKGC
The Swedish gambling authority, Spelinspektionen, recently renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC). This significant development was officially announced at the Spelinspektionen industry seminar...