Ireland's gambling sector has been assessed as presenting a generally low risk for financial crime, according to the country's latest National Risk Assessment. However, the review identified two areas that continue to warrant closer regulatory attention: remote bookmakers and private members clubs....
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June 19, 2026
ADI Predictstreet faces German review over World Cup advertising exposure
ADI Predictstreet has come under regulatory scrutiny in Germany following its involvement in FIFA World Cup sponsorship activities. The review, initiated by Germany's national gambling regulator, focuses on whether the...
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June 19, 2026
European gambling regulators warn on prediction market risks
Nine European gambling regulators have announced a coordinated effort to strengthen oversight of prediction market platforms ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The joint initiative reflects growing concern among...
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June 9, 2026
Veikkaus introduces mandatory care conversations under new loss limits
Finnish gambling operator Veikkaus has introduced a revised responsible gambling framework that requires certain customers to participate in mandatory care conversations when they reach specific annual loss thresholds. The changes,...
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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...
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June 8, 2026
1xBet joins Gamble Alert’s Responsible Gaming Symposium in Nigeria
1xBet has confirmed that it will participate in the upcoming Responsible Gaming Symposium organised by Gamble Alert, a Nigerian non-profit organisation focused on gambling awareness and player protection. The event...
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June 5, 2026
Norway probes prediction markets amid growing regulatory concerns
Prediction markets have emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments of the global online wagering and speculation industry, creating new challenges for regulators, policymakers and consumer protection advocates. In Norway,...
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June 5, 2026
ANJ warns of €1.2 Billion World Cup betting boom and rising youth risks
France's gambling regulator, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has launched a major public awareness campaign ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup as concerns grow over the expected surge...
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June 2, 2026
European operators support new EN 18144 standard for safer gambling
The European gaming industry has taken a significant step toward strengthening responsible gambling practices following the publication of EN 18144, a new voluntary European standard designed to help operators identify...
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May 20, 2026
Armenia proposes stricter controls on illegal online gambling
Armenia is moving forward with a broad package of gambling reforms aimed at strengthening oversight of both licensed and unlicensed gambling activity. The proposed legislation would introduce stricter monitoring of...
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May 20, 2026
KSA tightens gambling oversight ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has announced stricter monitoring and enforcement measures ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, signalling increased scrutiny of sports betting activity and gambling advertising...
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May 18, 2026
Ukraine cabinet advances PlayCity gambling regulator restructuring plan
Ukraine is moving closer to a significant restructuring of its gambling regulatory framework after the Cabinet of Ministers gave preliminary approval to transfer gambling regulator PlayCity under direct Cabinet supervision....
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May 15, 2026
GLI and Bulgaria expand gambling regulation talks on AI betting
Gaming Laboratories International has moved to deepen its engagement with Bulgarian gambling authorities as European regulators continue examining how artificial intelligence, esports betting and virtual gaming products should be supervised...
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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...
iGaming News
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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...
iGaming News, Laws
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...