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May 15, 2026
UK launches independent gambling harms research centre in Britain
The United Kingdom has launched a major new national research initiative focused on gambling-related harm, marking a significant development in the country’s public health and regulatory landscape. The new Gambling...
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May 14, 2026
France’s ANJ algorithm flags 600,000 high-risk gambling players
France’s gambling regulator, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux, has released the first findings from a newly developed algorithm designed to identify potentially excessive gambling behaviour among online and account-based players....
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May 13, 2026
BetBlocker expands Syrian Arabic gambling support across Europe
BetBlocker has announced the expansion of its gambling harm prevention services to include support for Syrian Arabic speakers, as the charity seeks to improve access to assistance for displaced Syrian...
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May 12, 2026
Belgium gambling advertising rules spark BAGO call for fair standards
The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) has renewed its call for stronger enforcement against illegal gambling advertising in Belgium after new public health data highlighted the continued visibility of...
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May 12, 2026
Dutch gambling advertising ban debate intensifies over player safety
The Dutch government is reviewing whether stronger gambling advertising restrictions are needed as policymakers continue reassessing the effectiveness of current player protection measures. Discussions now include the possibility of a...
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May 12, 2026
Australia’s gambling reform response faces scrutiny over ad limits
Australia’s federal government has formally presented its long-awaited response to the parliamentary inquiry into online gambling led by the late Labor MP Peta Murphy, reopening a national debate over gambling...
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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....
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May 7, 2026
KSA intensifies action against illegal gambling ads on Meta platforms
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has intensified its efforts to combat illegal gambling advertising on social media platforms operated by Meta. The authority confirmed that it submitted more than...
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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...
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May 7, 2026
Ukraine gambling reform bill shifts oversight to finance ministry
Ukraine is considering a significant institutional change that could reshape the country’s gambling and lottery regulatory structure. A proposed amendment to draft law No. 15111-d would transfer responsibility for state...
iGaming News, Laws
April 27, 2026
Spelinspektionen reviews deposit limits and player protection in Sweden
Spelinspektionen has initiated a formal supervisory review into how licensed gambling operators in Sweden manage customers who set higher monthly deposit limits. The move places particular emphasis on player protection...
iGaming News, Laws
April 27, 2026
Kansspelautoriteit bans own goal bets over match-fixing concerns
The Kansspelautoriteit has directed licensed operators to remove betting markets on own goals, citing heightened risks linked to match manipulation. The decision follows a targeted review of sportsbook offerings in...
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April 27, 2026
Finland gambling ad market faces strict rules amid licensing launch
Finland is entering a transformative phase in its gambling sector as the country prepares to introduce its first private business-to-consumer licensing framework. The anticipated reform is expected to open the...
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April 27, 2026
Brazil bans sports and politics prediction markets via financial rules
Brazil has introduced a significant regulatory measure that narrows the legal scope of prediction market products in one of Latin America’s largest economies. A new resolution from the National Monetary...
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April 24, 2026
EU legal pressure grows over Malta Bill 55 and gaming rulings
Malta’s legislative framework for online gaming has come under renewed legal scrutiny at the European Union level, following a significant opinion issued by Advocate General Nicholas Emiliou. The matter centers...
iGaming News, Laws
April 20, 2026
Romania allocates €5m in grants for gambling harm prevention
Romania is taking a structured step toward addressing gambling-related harm through a new national funding initiative led by the National Gambling Office (ONJN). The regulator has confirmed that €5 million...
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April 20, 2026
Belgium gambling rules tighten after court mandates player checks
Belgium is preparing to introduce stricter gambling controls following a significant ruling by the Belgium Constitutional Court. The decision marks a turning point in how player protection is applied across...
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April 17, 2026
UKGC moves financial risk checks pilot into detailed analysis phase
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...
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April 17, 2026
ECJ ruling supports Germany stance on EU online gambling restrictions
The European Court of Justice has issued a preliminary ruling that reinforces the legal position of Germany in its ongoing dispute with Malta over online gambling regulation. The judgment confirms...
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April 17, 2026
Dutch gambling report shows legal decline and black market growth
The latest market monitoring report issued by the Dutch Gaming Authority provides a detailed assessment of the Netherlands’ regulated gambling sector for the second half of 2025. The findings present...
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April 16, 2026
Finland gambling reform raises concerns over political betting
Finland’s ongoing transformation of its gambling sector has prompted renewed scrutiny over the potential risks associated with emerging betting products. As policymakers prepare to move away from the long-standing monopoly...
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April 16, 2026
ASA clears Ladbrokes’ Ladbucks promo of breaching ad rules
The Advertising Standards Authority has revised its earlier position regarding a promotional campaign by Ladbrokes, concluding that the company’s Ladbucks rewards initiative does not breach advertising regulations designed to protect...
iGaming News, Laws
April 15, 2026
KSA funds addiction prevention programs to reduce gambling harm
The Kansspelautoriteit has announced a targeted allocation of financial resources to support five health-focused initiatives aimed at reducing gambling-related harm across the Netherlands. The funding is distributed through the regulator’s...
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 14, 2026
Kansspelautoriteit finds minimal underage access in online gambling
The Kansspelautoriteit has concluded that minors are largely unable to access licensed online gambling platforms in the Netherlands, following a detailed regulatory review of account registration and financial verification systems....
iGaming News, Laws
April 13, 2026
Curaçao Gaming Authority strengthens compliance rules for operators
The Curaçao Gaming Authority has introduced updated regulatory guidance that requires licensed business-to-consumer operators to significantly improve the clarity and accessibility of their player-facing terms and conditions. The new policy...