Gambling Regulation News
Gambling regulation updates from jurisdictions worldwide. Licensing changes, compliance requirements, enforcement actions, and policy developments that shape the iGaming landscape.
Gambling Commission Director Outlines Society Lottery Enforcement Plans
Society lotteries achieved record £1 billion+ gross gambling yield in 2024/25, raising £484.6M for good causes, as regulator prepares major illegal gambling enforcement expansion.
Gambling Commission Outlines £26m Anti-Illegal Market Plan
The Gambling Commission receives £26 million over three years to combat illegal gambling as Director of Policy Ian Angus outlines strategic priorities at industry summit.
Belgian Gaming Commission Issues World Cup Gambling Restrictions
Belgium's Gaming Commission reinforces gambling restrictions as World Cup Football approaches, emphasizing bonus bans and advertising limitations.
Madrid Honours ONCE Chief as Scratch Card Sales Face Scrutiny
Madrid's recognition of ONCE president coincides with ongoing questions about the organization's unregulated lottery operations across Spain.
Dutch Regulator Tightens World Cup Betting Oversight Rules
Kansspelautoriteit issues pre-tournament warnings to licensed operators about advertising bans and betting restrictions during major football events.
Dutch Gaming Market Stagnates as Illegal Share Rises to 47%
The Netherlands' legal online gambling market has stagnated while illegal operators now control nearly half of total gaming revenue, according to the latest KSA monitoring report.
French Gaming Market Hits €14.1bn as Online Sector Drives Growth
French gaming revenue reached €14.1bn in 2025, with online sports betting leading growth at over 10% as the market positions itself alongside the UK and Italy.
ANESAR Chief Calls for Industry Unity Against Gaming Negativity
Juan Lacarra calls on Spanish gaming industry to reclaim its narrative against negative discourse while highlighting sector's economic contributions and employment figures.
ANESAR's Vall Demands Regulatory Reform Based on Industry Knowledge
José Vall argues Spanish gaming regulators must understand the industry before creating laws that impact thousands of workers and family businesses.
Spanish Congress Backs Financial Education to Combat Youth Gambling
Spain's Mixed Commission for Addiction Studies has approved comprehensive measures integrating financial education into gambling prevention strategies for young people.
Asturias Bingo Prize Tax Faces Constitutional Challenge
Carlos Lalanda of Loyra Abogados argues that Asturias' 32-year-old bingo prize tax violates constitutional principles by creating double taxation with personal income tax obligations.
ANJ's Algorithm Uncovers 180,000 Problem Gamblers in France
France's gambling regulator has identified approximately 180,000 players showing excessive gambling patterns through advanced algorithmic monitoring.
Industry-Level Regulatory Changes
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.
All gambling regulation news published in this section are based on official regulatory communications – including announcements, policy updates, guidance documents, and public statements issued by regulators and supervisory bodies. The goal is to provide clear, structured insight into what has changed and why it matters for businesses working in regulated environments.
The aim is to help industry teams understand how regulatory decisions translate into real operational, content, and marketing constraints across iGaming markets.
What You'll Find in This Section
- Regulatory Announcements & Policy Changes – official updates issued by national and regional gambling regulators, including new rules, amendments to existing frameworks, and formal policy changes
- Advertising & Promotion Restrictions – updates related to advertising limitations, bonus messaging, sponsorship rules, and restrictions that impact marketing and affiliate activity
- Content Requirements & Compliance Rules – updates related to mandatory disclosures, wording requirements, age warnings, responsible gambling messaging, and other content-level obligations
- Enforcement Signals & Regulatory Direction – guidance notes, clarifications, and enforcement actions that signal regulatory priorities
All gambling regulation news published in this section are sourced from official authorities only. Each update is reviewed from an operational perspective – focusing on how regulatory changes affect content production, advertising strategy, compliance workflows, and ongoing market activity.
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