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Official gambling regulation news – rule changes, advertising restrictions, content requirements, and enforcement signals from gambling authorities worldwide.

Belgium's Gaming Commission has suspended license payment requests pending publication of the 2026 contribution decree approved by the Council of Ministers.

German gambling authority GGL called on licensed operators to leverage their market influence and supply chain connections to help combat illegal online gambling.

Belgium's Gaming Commission has published detailed technical guidance for newspaper retailers preparing to implement EPIS player verification systems from 1 May 2026.

Malta Gaming Authority urges gaming operators to engage with AMLA's consultations on new EU anti-money laundering technical standards affecting the sector.

Finland becomes the last EU member state to abandon exclusive online gambling monopoly, with new multi-licensing framework taking effect in July 2027.

Belgium's Gaming Commission has published draft technical guidelines for EPIS checks at newspaper retailers, seeking industry feedback before final rules.

Germany's gambling regulator calls on licensed operators to step up efforts against illegal gambling sites, emphasizing shared responsibility for market integrity.

Dutch gambling authority KSA has clarified that all influencers and streamers are banned from promoting online gambling, regardless of follower count.

The Dutch gambling regulator has issued an enforcement order against Polymarket's operator, threatening weekly fines of €420,000 for continuing unlicensed operations.

Spain's Ministry of Social Rights approves new ONCE scratch game products and regulatory modifications, reinforcing the organization's privileged market position.

The KSA fined Starscream Limited €4.228 million for operating three illegal gambling websites without proper licensing or player protections in the Netherlands.

The Dutch gambling authority imposed a €750,000 fine on ComeOn operator Tulipa Ent Limited for failing to adequately protect vulnerable players from problem gambling.
This section focuses on official regulatory updates that shape how the iGaming industry operates across different markets. Here we track changes introduced by gambling authorities that directly affect licensing, advertising, content requirements, and operational practices.
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The aim is to help industry teams understand how regulatory decisions translate into real operational, content, and marketing constraints across iGaming markets.
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