Play'n GO has joined the Deutscher Online Casinoverband (DOCV), the German Online Casino Association, marking a new step in its engagement with policymakers, regulators and industry stakeholders in Germany's regulated online gambling sector. The company announced the membership on 30 September 2026 and said the move will support its participation in discussions around the future of the German market....
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Regulation & Licensing
September 29, 2026
VNLOK takes Meta to court over illegal gambling ads in the Netherlands
Dutch trade association VNLOK has taken legal action against Meta over what it describes as the continued appearance of illegal gambling advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. The proceedings bring the...
Regulation & Licensing
August 31, 2026
New Zealand sees nearly 50 operators compete for online casino licences
New Zealand’s first online casino licensing round has attracted interest from around 50 operators, creating a highly competitive field for a maximum of 15 casino licence opportunities as the country...
People & Appointments
August 28, 2026
EGBA appoints Pierre Tournier as interim Secretary General from September
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has appointed Pierre Tournier as interim Secretary General, effective 1 September 2026, following Maarten Haijer’s decision to step down after nearly two decades...
Gambling Authorities
August 14, 2026
PlayCity strengthens Ukraine’s real-time gambling monitoring framework
Ukraine’s PlayCity is advancing the digital transformation of gambling regulation through the State Online Monitoring System, known as SOMS. The platform is intended to provide continuous visibility into licensed gambling...
Gambling Authorities
August 14, 2026
Gambling Commission reaffirms identity verification rules for operators
The UK Gambling Commission has reiterated the importance of timely identity verification for remote gambling operators, with Licence Condition 17 remaining a central requirement for businesses operating under its regulatory...
Gambling Authorities
August 10, 2026
ADM orders blocking of 190 gambling websites across Italy by August 20
Italy’s Customs and Monopolies Agency, Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM), is stepping up administrative controls over unauthorised online gambling activity with a further blocking measure covering 190 gambling...
Legal Analysis
July 16, 2026
German Gambling Market Faces Economic Pressure
Germany’s regulated gambling market was built on a clear public policy promise. The legal offer should be attractive enough to channel players away from unregulated alternatives while giving regulators the...
Gambling Authorities
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...
Legal Analysis
June 12, 2026
Germany Gambling Regulation: How LUGAS Shapes Market Oversight
Over the past decade, gambling regulation across Europe has increasingly shifted from traditional supervision towards technology-driven oversight. Regulators are no longer relying solely on audits, licence reviews and operator reporting....
People & Appointments
June 11, 2026
Anna Romboli named ATG CEO to head Finland expansion plans
ATG CEO Appointment marks a major leadership transition as Anna Romboli prepares to guide growth, innovation and expansion into Finland.
Gambling Law & Taxation
June 1, 2026
Italy moves to clarify limits between gambling information and advertising
Italy is taking another significant step in the evolution of its gambling regulatory framework. The country's communications regulator, AGCOM, has announced plans to launch a public consultation aimed at clarifying...
Gambling Law & Taxation
May 29, 2026
EU online gambling tax proposal could generate €1.9bn annual revenue
The European Commission is examining the possibility of introducing a new tax on online gambling as part of a broader effort to secure additional funding for the European Union’s next...
Laws
May 25, 2026
Brazil self-exclusion betting register surpasses 500,000 users
Brazil’s national self-exclusion register for online betting has surpassed 500,000 users, marking another milestone in the country’s developing regulated gambling market. The latest figures released by federal authorities indicate continued...
Laws
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....
Laws
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...
Gambling Authorities
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...
Compliance & AML
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...
Regulation & Licensing
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...
Gambling Law & Taxation
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...
Business & Finance
April 13, 2026
Italy gambling delivers €11.47bn in state revenue for 2025
Italy’s gambling sector generated €11.47 billion in state revenue during 2025, according to the latest data released by Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli. The figure reflects a marginal year-on-year...
Compliance & AML
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...
Responsible Gambling
April 10, 2026
Portugal SRIJ launches centralized self exclusion system for iGaming
Portugal has taken a significant regulatory step in the evolution of its online gaming market. The country’s gaming authority, Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos, widely known as SRIJ,...
Gambling Law & Taxation
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...
Marketing & Sponsorships
April 10, 2026
Italy reconsiders gambling ad ban to boost football funding
Italy is once again evaluating a policy that once stood as one of Europe’s strictest approaches to gambling regulation. The nationwide ban on gambling advertising and sports sponsorships, introduced under...
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 8, 2026
Malta to introduce new iGaming tax reforms from October 2026
Malta is preparing to introduce a series of targeted reforms aimed at refining its taxation system for the iGaming sector, a move that reflects the country’s long-standing commitment to maintaining...
Gambling Law & Taxation
April 6, 2026
KSA clarifies rules on payouts and account closures in Netherlands
The Kansspelautoriteit, commonly referred to as KSA, has issued a formal clarification to licensed online gambling operators in the Netherlands regarding the handling of player account closures and the payout...