Gambling Regulation News
Gambling regulation updates from jurisdictions worldwide. Licensing changes, compliance requirements, enforcement actions, and policy developments that shape the iGaming landscape.
EXPOJOC 2026 Awards Ceremony Honours Spanish Gaming Industry
Spain's premier gaming trade show EXPOJOC 2026 held its annual awards ceremony in Valencia, honouring industry leaders across nine key categories including innovation, corporate excellence, and social responsibility initiatives.
Spain Makes B2B Electronic Invoicing Mandatory to Cut Payment Delays
Spain introduces mandatory electronic invoicing for business-to-business transactions, targeting the country's chronic payment delay issues that exceed EU limits.
R. Franco Digital Expands Italian Reach Through Microgame Deal
Spanish gaming provider R. Franco Digital has secured a distribution agreement with Microgame to expand its Italian market footprint beyond existing partnerships.
Codere launches €2bn sale process after debt restructuring
Spanish gaming operator Codere has begun preparations for its potential sale, valued around €2 billion, following successful debt restructuring.
Danish gambling spend drops 17% in June amid betting decline
Denmark's gambling market contracted 17% in June 2025 compared to the previous year, driven by a sharp 53.5% decline in betting activity.
Zitro Dominates EXPOJOC with Record-Breaking ILLUSION Cabinet
Zitro demonstrated strong Spanish market performance at EXPOJOC, highlighting ILLUSION's position as the top revenue-generating hostelería machine.
Danish Gambling Authority Wins Second IAGR Award for Schools Program
The Danish Gambling Authority has won its second consecutive international award for responsible gambling education in secondary schools.
Zitro Wins Innovation Award for Second Consecutive Year
Zitro has been recognised with the Premio EXPOJOC a la Innovación for the second consecutive year, cementing its position as an innovation leader in Spain's gaming sector.
Slovakia's Self-Exclusion Registry Hits 20,000 Users
Slovakia's gambling self-exclusion registry has reached 20,544 users by May 2025, reflecting increased public awareness of responsible gaming tools.
Ceuta Promotes Online Gaming Tax Benefits at EXPOJOC 2026
Ceuta promoted its tax advantages for online gaming companies at EXPOJOC 2026, with officials emphasizing digital transformation opportunities.
French gambling regulator caps 25% marketing surge for 2026
French gambling regulator ANJ has approved operators' 2026 promotional strategies but imposed unprecedented budget caps amid a planned 25% spending increase.
GRAI Opens Online Betting Licence Applications for Operators
Ireland's gambling regulator has opened applications for three licence categories through its new Operator Portal system.
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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