When Germany introduced the Glücksspielstaatsvertrag 2021, the objective was clear. A nationwide regulatory framework supported by central technical systems would provide a consistent level of player protection regardless of which licensed operator a customer chose. Whether a player registered online or through a betting shop, deposited cash or used electronic payment methods, the underlying safeguards were intended to operate according to the same legal principles....
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iGaming News
June 16, 2026
SBC Summit global regulations track tackles gambling shifts
From market launches and regulatory reviews to political battles, gambling markets across the globe are facing pivotal moments in their evolution. To help attendees navigate these changes, SBC Summit will...
Laws
June 13, 2026
Compliance Technology: Risks, Oversight and System Failures
For many years, compliance was largely viewed as a human-driven function. Teams reviewed customer files, monitored transactions, assessed risks and submitted reports based on manual processes and professional judgement. While...
Companies & People
June 8, 2026
Soft2Bet wins two EGR B2B Awards for mobile and casino innovation
Soft2Bet has strengthened its position within the global iGaming technology sector after receiving two prestigious honors at the EGR B2B Awards 2026. The company was recognized in the categories of...
Business News
June 3, 2026
GGPoker selects GeoLocs by mkodo to strengthen Ontario compliance
GGPoker has announced a new partnership with GeoLocs by mkodo, selecting the geolocation technology provider to support its regulated online gaming operations in Ontario. The agreement is designed to help...
Companies & People, iGaming News
April 21, 2026
20 Years in iGaming: Why Experience Is the Only Shortcut
Twenty years in iGaming teaches you lessons no manual could ever convey. We are EM Group, an independent service provider that provides since 2005 licensing, compliance and corporate services to...
iGaming News, Licenses & Payments
April 17, 2026
Ukraine launches digital gambling licensing through Diia portal
Ukraine has taken a significant step in modernising its regulatory framework by introducing a fully digital licensing process for gambling businesses. The initiative, implemented through the Diia portal, represents a...
NEWS Malta
April 17, 2026
Malta housing tender draws one bidder as EU state aid concerns persist
A recent tender issued by the Foundation for Affordable Housing has attracted only a single bidder, an outcome that has raised questions within policy and industry circles about the viability...
iGaming News, Laws
April 3, 2026
Romanian court keeps Polymarket banned, classifies it as gambling
Romania’s gambling regulator has secured a decisive legal outcome after a domestic court rejected an appeal by Polymarket, a prediction market platform that had challenged its classification as an unlicensed...
Companies & People, iGaming News
April 2, 2026
BiS SiGMA South America 2026 gathers top gaming regulators
BiS SiGMA South America 2026 is set to take place in Sao Paulo from 06-09 April, bringing together one of the most influential assemblies of regulators ever seen in the...
NEWS Malta
March 25, 2026
Evans Building Valletta tender dispute and audit concerns review
A major public concession process in Valletta has come under renewed scrutiny following the release of an independent audit review that raises questions about the financial reporting of one of...
Companies & People, iGaming News
March 19, 2026
Sweden’s Spelinspektionen appoints Madelaine Tunudd as chair
Sweden’s national gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, has confirmed the appointment of Madelaine Tunudd as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. The decision marks a formal transition in leadership, with...
iGaming News, Laws
March 19, 2026
Malta Gaming Authority system breach triggers cybersecurity probe
The Malta Gaming Authority has confirmed that it recently identified a cybersecurity incident affecting part of its internal infrastructure. The Authority stated that it acted immediately upon detecting irregular activity,...
NEWS Malta
March 5, 2026
Malta public transport oversight concerns raised by NAO audit
Five years after the initial warning by the National Audit Office, concerns remain over the level of oversight exercised by Transport Malta in relation to the country’s public transport concession.
Companies & People, iGaming News
March 4, 2026
Ashley McCulloch named Vice President North America at Evoplay
Evoplay has announced the appointment of Ashley McCulloch as Vice President North America, a strategic leadership move designed to reinforce the company’s long term expansion plans across the United States...
Finance News, iGaming News
February 24, 2026
Bragg Gaming Group Reports Record 2025 Results and 2026 Outlook
Bragg Gaming Group reported preliminary record results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, reflecting sustained revenue growth and improved profitability. The company generated approximately EUR 106.1 million in...
iGaming News, Laws
February 13, 2026
KSA warns operators over early payout feature clarity
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit has issued a formal warning to several licensed online sports betting operators regarding the communication of their so called “early payout” feature. The authority found...
iGaming News, Laws
February 10, 2026
Sweden updates gambling supervision fees SIFS 2026:1 for operators
Sweden will introduce a revised system of supervision fees for gambling operators and software permit holders starting on March 1, 2026. The updated regulation, known as SIFS 2026:1, replaces the...
Business News, iGaming News
February 9, 2026
Cevro AI partners with Flows to enhance iGaming automation
Cevro AI, a leading provider of artificial intelligence solutions in the iGaming sector, has announced a strategic partnership with Flows, a no-code automation and orchestration platform. The collaboration aims to...
Companies & People, iGaming News
February 2, 2026
Novomatic sets final deadline for Ainsworth takeover offer
Novomatic has once again adjusted the timetable for its proposed acquisition of Ainsworth Game Technology, extending the deadline for its off market takeover offer in what it has described as...
iGaming News, Laws
February 2, 2026
Malta Gaming Authority warns against false gambling websites
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a strong warning to the public after identifying a group of online gambling websites that are making false claims about being licensed by...
iGaming News, Laws
January 26, 2026
Lithuanian regulator ends Betsson league name case without penalty
Lithuania’s Gambling Supervision Authority has officially concluded its review of the use of the Betsson brand in the title of the Lithuanian Basketball League without imposing any financial penalties. The...
iGaming News, Laws
January 23, 2026
Isle of Man gambling regulator outlines money laundering risks
Senior regulatory leaders in the Isle of Man have outlined evolving money laundering risks within the gambling sector while detailing preparations for the upcoming MONEYVAL mutual evaluation scheduled for September...
Companies & People, iGaming News
January 22, 2026
The Pools appoints Caroline Newman as director of regulatory compliance
The Pools, one of the United Kingdom’s most iconic and long-standing gaming brands, has announced the appointment of Caroline Newman as its new Director of Regulatory Compliance. This strategic hire...
Finance News, iGaming News
January 21, 2026
Super Group confirms 2025 guidance and declares special dividend
Super Group, the global online gaming group behind the Betway sportsbook and the Spin online casino brand, has confirmed that it expects to deliver full-year 2025 financial results within the...
iGaming News, Laws
January 21, 2026
Portugal orders Polymarket exit over unauthorized political betting
Portugal’s gambling regulator has taken decisive regulatory action against the blockchain-based prediction market platform Polymarket following a surge in trading activity tied to the country’s presidential election. The Serviço de...
Business News, iGaming News
January 20, 2026
DAZN partners with Polymarket to bring prediction markets to sports
DAZN Group, a global leader in digital sports streaming and entertainment, has formalized a strategic commercial partnership with Polymarket, a major operator in the prediction market sector. The collaboration is...