Gambling Regulation News
Gambling regulation news and igaming regulation updates from 40+ jurisdictions. Licensing changes, enforcement actions, online gambling laws, and policy developments.
Nine EU Regulators Unite Against Prediction Markets at FIFA 2026
Nine European gaming regulators have signed a joint declaration targeting unlicensed prediction market platforms, coordinating enforcement and player protection measures around the FIFA 2026 World Cup.
AMLA Draft AML Guidelines Open for Consultation: MGA Alert
AMLA has published draft guidelines on ongoing monitoring of a business relationship under Article 26(5) of the AMLR. The MGA urges licensed operators to engage with the consultation process.
GGL Joins EU Regulators' Joint Statement on Prediction Markets
Nine European gambling regulators have issued a joint statement warning of significant consumer risks posed by prediction markets operating in a regulatory grey zone.
Castilla y León Elevates Gaming Regulation to New Vice-Ministry
Castilla y León has restructured its regional government, placing gaming and betting regulation under a newly created vice-ministry attached to the Presidency — a move that raises the sector's administrative standing.
Andalusia Updates Gaming Admin Procedures for Digital Era
Andalusia's regional government has approved updated administrative procedures covering gaming machines in hospitality venues and voluntary self-exclusion registries, published in the BOJA.
GGL's 2025 Report: Germany's Black Market Shrinks to 23%
Germany's GGL published its 2025 activity report, revealing a shift from licensing to structured oversight and a 77% channelization rate based on 2024 market study data. GGL's 2025 activity report shows supervisory shift, Safe-Server enforcement, and 77% channelization rate in…
ANJ's "Zone à Risques" Campaign Targets World Cup Betting Risks
France's gambling regulator ANJ is deploying a striking public awareness campaign on sports betting addiction risks, backed by survey data showing surging intent to wager during the 2026 World Cup.
Spain Renews Gaming Inspection Tech Support for One Year
Spain's Subdirección General de la Oficina Presupuestaria has formalised a one-year extension of its technical support contract with UTE Alten-Connectis, securing continuity in gaming inspection and homologation services.
GGL Activity Report 2025: 77% Canalization Rate Achieved
Germany's joint gambling regulator GGL has published its 2025 activity report, confirming that regulated operators now account for more than three quarters of the country's online gambling market.
Dutch Gambling Tax Hike Raises Fraction of Expected Revenue
The Netherlands' two-stage gambling tax increase has fallen dramatically short of its fiscal objectives, raising just a fraction of projected revenue in both 2025 and 2026. A Dutch government monitor reveals the gambling tax hike raised just €2m in 2025 against a €108m target…
Ksa Updates Affordability Test Rules for Dutch Operators
The Kansspelautoriteit has revised its affordability test guidelines following follow-up investigations across 20 licensed Dutch online gambling operators. The Kansspelautoriteit has updated its affordability test good and bad practices after auditing 20 licensed operators…
PP Joins Government's Restrictive Push on Private Gambling
Spain's PP has filed a parliamentary question on private gambling based on contested drug-use survey data among secondary school students, prompting sharp criticism over regulatory double standards.
Gambling Regulation News
Licensing shifts, enforcement actions, and tax policy changes reshape operator strategy overnight. Gambling regulation news is not background reading — it is operational intelligence for anyone in regulated markets.
This section tracks igaming regulation from primary sources: fines, license grants and revocations, compliance milestones, court rulings, and technical specs from gambling authorities worldwide.
Government fines, tax freezes, and enforcement penalties belong here — not in general industry updates. We focus on what changed, who acted, and what operators must do next.
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- Fines, penalties, and enforcement actions
- Tax and gambling policy legislation
- Regulator appointments and structural reforms
- Technical compliance specs and reporting rules
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