Cyprus is preparing the next phase of regulation for its rapidly expanding gambling market after regulated betting turnover surpassed €1.3 billion during 2025. While the country's regulated sector continues to record steady growth, policymakers are increasingly focusing on strengthening supervision, improving consumer protection and adapting legislation to address new technological and cross-border challenges....
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Live Casino
July 28, 2026
Playtech and Bet365 launch Boost Roulette for Spain with live gameplay
Playtech and Bet365 have strengthened their long-standing partnership with the introduction of Boost Roulette, a bespoke live casino game created specifically for players in Spain. The launch represents another milestone...
Compliance & AML
July 24, 2026
Gambling ads show strong compliance with UK ASA age rules
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has reported strong compliance among licensed gambling operators with advertising rules designed to protect young audiences. According to the regulator's latest monitoring report, only...
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...
Responsible Gambling
July 23, 2026
Svenska Spel defends safer gambling commitment amid revenue growth debate
Sweden's state-owned gambling operator Svenska Spel has defended its commitment to safer gambling after facing public criticism over whether its recent commercial success is being prioritised ahead of player protection....
Events & Conferences
July 23, 2026
SBC Summit Introduces CPD-Accredited Learning in Lisbon Event
Professionals attending SBC Summit and Affiliate Leaders Summit this September will be able to turn three days of industry learning into recognised Continuing Professional Development (CPD), following the official accreditation...
Gambling Authorities
July 22, 2026
KSA orders TonyBet to remove football-style ad for breaching rules
The Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has instructed online gambling operator TonyBet to remove an advertisement after determining that it breached the Netherlands' restrictions on the use of role models...
Investigations
July 22, 2026
Germany’s €5 online slot limit lacks public clarity
Germany has increased the maximum permitted stake on licensed online slot games from €1 to as much as €5 per spin. It is the most substantial change to the regulated...
Gambling Authorities
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...
Sports Betting
July 18, 2026
NBA backs stronger sports betting oversight as Adam Silver seeks reforms
The NBA is once again at the centre of the conversation surrounding sports betting regulation in the United States after Commissioner Adam Silver expressed support for stronger federal oversight of...
Investigations
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...
People & Appointments
July 16, 2026
1xCare appoints first Advisory Committee for player safety
1xCare has announced the appointment of its first Advisory Committee following the official launch of the initiative during iGB L!VE earlier this month. The committee has been established to provide...
Partnerships & Expansion
July 14, 2026
Evoplay expands Austrian iGaming market with Win2day partnership
Evoplay has strengthened its European growth strategy by entering the Austrian iGaming market through a partnership with Win2day, Austria's licensed online gaming platform. The agreement represents an important commercial milestone...
Investigations
July 14, 2026
The Licensed Market Cannot Carry the Burden Alone
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...
Markets & Jurisdictions
July 13, 2026
Tonybet secures AGLC licence to enter Alberta iGaming market
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...
Responsible Gambling
July 13, 2026
When strict gambling rules create weaker player protection
Germany’s gambling regulation was built around a serious and defensible objective: players should be pushed towards legal, supervised and safer gambling environments. That principle is difficult to criticise in itself,...
Sports Betting
July 10, 2026
Galaxsys Match Day boosts football fan engagement with interactive promotions
Galaxsys has positioned its Match Day promotional solution to help operators capitalise on this increased interest by offering prediction-based campaigns linked to real football matches. The promotion combines simple match...
Gambling Authorities
July 10, 2026
Selective enforcement is Germany’s biggest gambling problem
It is Friday, the end of another long regulatory week, and many people in the gambling industry will be ready to close the laptop and head into the weekend. But...
Events & Conferences
July 10, 2026
SBC Summit to Explore Fintech’s Role in Faster, Safer Player Payments
SBC Summit will place the technologies transforming payments, compliance and player experiences under the spotlight with a dedicated Fintech conference track, taking place on Tuesday, 29 September. Bringing together operators,...
Platforms & Software
July 8, 2026
Pragmatic Solutions expands PAM platform for Ireland’s regulated market
Pragmatic Solutions has confirmed that its enterprise Player Account Management platform is now live in Ireland following the launch of the country's new regulated remote betting market. The development enables...
Responsible Gambling
July 7, 2026
Relax Gaming expands portfolio launch with Starcasino in Netherlands
Relax Gaming has continued its expansion across Europe's regulated online gambling sector by introducing its complete portfolio of casino content to Starcasino in the Netherlands. The latest integration reflects the...
Compliance & AML
July 6, 2026
Illegal online gambling in EU hits €91.6bn, sparking fresh concerns
Illegal online gambling continues to present a growing challenge for regulators, licensed operators and policymakers across Europe. New estimates presented during a roundtable at the European Parliament suggest that the...
Gambling Authorities
July 6, 2026
Is Germany’s gambling regulator applying reliability rules equally?
Germany’s gambling regulation is built on a simple promise. Operators that want access to the regulated market must be reliable, financially capable and transparent about who owns, funds and controls...
Gambling Authorities
July 3, 2026
GGL appoints Christian Hochgrebe as chair of German gambling regulator
Germany's federal gambling regulator has entered a new phase of leadership with the appointment of Christian Hochgrebe as chairman of the administrative board of the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL)....
Responsible Gambling
July 1, 2026
Casino Guru Academy launches course on self‑exclusion best practice
Casino Guru Academy has introduced a new educational programme designed to help iGaming operators strengthen responsible gambling practices and improve player protection. The latest course, Advanced Insights: Self-Exclusion Best Practice,...
Responsible Gambling
June 30, 2026
1xCare launches to strengthen player protection and responsible gambling
The global gambling industry continues to place increasing emphasis on responsible gambling and player protection as regulatory expectations evolve and public awareness grows. Against this backdrop, 1xCare has officially launched...
Responsible Gambling
June 25, 2026
Will Mace joins Mindway AI to advance player safety
Will Mace joins Mindway AI to lead research-driven player safety programmes focused on improving gambling interventions and outcomes.