Turkey recorded the largest weekly rise in iGaming acquisition intent during the August 3 to 9 reporting period, according to data attributed to Blask. The increase reached 24.2% as the new 2026-27 Trendyol 1. Lig season began in early August. The Turkish Football Federation confirmed that the second-tier competition was scheduled to start between August 7 and 10, placing the opening fixtures directly within the period measured by the data....
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Gambling Authorities
August 14, 2026
US unlicensed online gambling market surges to estimated $97.4bn
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling has highlighted the scale of the US online gambling market in 2025, citing an analysis from Gaming Compliance International that estimates unlicensed activity generated approximately...
Events & Conferences
August 12, 2026
SiGMA forecasts MXN220m Mexico impact from 2026 summit
SiGMA forecasts MXN220 million in economic impact from its first Mexico City summit, rising to MXN315–390 million annually by 2030.
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...
Licences
August 10, 2026
Netherlands enters first major gambling licences renewal cycle in 2026
The Netherlands is entering a significant phase in the development of its regulated online gambling market as the first wave of gambling licences granted after the October 2021 market opening...
Market Analysis
August 10, 2026
Ukraine study finds 86% of online casino players prefer licensed sites
A new Ukrainian study of active online casino users indicates a strong preference for licensed gambling platforms, with 86% of respondents saying they choose operators that are authorised within the...
Legal Analysis
July 31, 2026
Germany regulates gambling while trading apps imitate it
Germany has spent years constructing one of Europe’s most restrictive systems for licensed online gambling. Deposits are monitored across providers, self-exclusion is centralised, virtual slots are slowed down and product...
Licences
July 30, 2026
Bede Gaming earns GLI-19 and GLI-33 certifications, boosting trust
Bede Gaming has strengthened its position as a trusted technology provider for regulated gambling markets after successfully achieving GLI-19 and GLI-33 certifications. The latest milestone reflects the company's continued commitment...
Investigations & Analysis
July 27, 2026
GGL collected player data for years. Why wait until 2027?
Germany’s gambling authority has built a system capable of following the regulated online activity of millions of registered players. It has required licensed operators to connect their systems, transmit information...
Gambling Authorities
July 25, 2026
Thailand blocks 55,000 gambling websites during FIFA World Cup 2026
Thailand has significantly expanded its enforcement campaign against illegal gambling websites by blocking more than 55,000 online URLs within a period of less than six weeks. The initiative forms part...
Marketing & Sponsorships
July 24, 2026
Google expands gambling ads across 37 markets with stricter advertiser rules
Google has announced significant updates to its policies governing gambling ads, introducing broader access to its programmatic advertising network while strengthening certification requirements for advertisers using Google Ads. The changes...
Gambling Law & Taxation
July 24, 2026
Polymarket to challenge French ban in court after regulator blocks access
Polymarket plans to challenge France's decision to block access to its platform after the country's gambling regulator instructed internet service providers to restrict access. The legal dispute highlights the growing...
Investigations
July 24, 2026
Lotto BW used the World Cup to promote online slots
While Germany’s gambling regulator warned about the risks surrounding World Cup betting, a company owned entirely by the state of Baden-Württemberg was running its own football-themed online slot competition. Lotto...
Taxation
July 23, 2026
Bulgaria rejects higher gambling tax, keeps current advertising rules
Bulgaria has decided not to proceed with opposition proposals that sought to increase the country's gambling tax and introduce stricter advertising restrictions for gambling operators. The decision follows parliamentary discussions...
Gambling Authorities
July 22, 2026
MGA warns of fake iGaming sites impersonating licensed operators
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a fresh warning to players after identifying several iGaming sites that it says are falsely presenting themselves as licensed or authorised operators. The...
Responsible Gambling
July 22, 2026
TaDa Gaming strengthens UK market trust through responsible gaming strategy
Since entering the United Kingdom's regulated gambling market in 2025, TaDa Gaming has continued to strengthen its reputation by placing responsible gaming at the centre of its long-term business strategy....
Platforms & Software
July 21, 2026
bet-at-home expands sportsbook and casino with Fast Track platform
bet-at-home has expanded its player engagement capabilities after successfully implementing Fast Track's customer engagement platform across its sportsbook and casino operations. The integration represents another milestone in the operator's ongoing...
Compliance & AML
July 20, 2026
Polymarket faces French ISP blocking order over gambling compliance
France has intensified its regulatory approach to online gambling by directing internet service providers to block access to Polymarket, a prediction market platform that the country's gambling regulator considers unavailable...
Investigations & Analysis
July 20, 2026
Germany acted too late on FIFA sponsor ADI Predictstreet
German viewers saw ADI Predictstreet throughout the FIFA World Cup before the country’s gambling regulator stopped them from accessing its platform. The company’s branding appeared on stadium advertising boards, around...
Licences
July 18, 2026
New Zealand opens registrations for Online Casino Licence auction
New Zealand has officially advanced its plans to establish a regulated online gambling sector by opening registrations for its upcoming Online Casino Licence auction. The latest development marks an important...
People & Appointments
July 17, 2026
Entain plans 500 job cuts for efficiency
Entain plans 500 job cuts as the company moves forward with a wider business efficiency programme aimed at improving operational performance across the group. The initiative is being led by...
Investigations & Analysis
July 17, 2026
Germany Regulates the Account but Loses Control of the First Click
Germany has constructed one of Europe’s most detailed regulatory systems for online gambling. Licensed operators must verify customers, apply deposit and product restrictions, connect to central protection systems and comply...
Market Analysis
July 15, 2026
iGaming Trends Report: SOFTSWISS & WorldGaming
SOFTSWISS has announced a strategic partnership with WorldGaming, formerly known as Clarion Gaming, to strengthen the research behind the fifth edition of the iGaming Trends Report. The collaboration is expected...
Legal Analysis
July 15, 2026
Germany gambling regulation and market oversight
Germany’s gambling regulation is often discussed through the language of enforcement, licensing and market control. That is understandable, because the sector carries obvious risks and the regulator is expected to...
Events & Conferences
July 14, 2026
SiGMA North America 2026 heads to Mexico City
SiGMA North America 2026 is holding its first Mexico summit at Centro Banamex in Mexico City from September 01 to 03. This event will unite gaming and technology professionals from...
Legal Analysis
July 14, 2026
Online gambling in Germany: can channelisation succeed?
The central question in German online gambling regulation is not only whether a licensed market exists. The harder question is whether consumers actually stay inside it when they make real...
Licences
July 13, 2026
Tonybet secures an iGaming licence in Alberta
Tonybet has secured an iGaming Licence from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC), marking another milestone in the operator's Canadian expansion strategy. The approval allows the company to...