Gambling Regulation News
Gambling regulation updates from jurisdictions worldwide. Licensing changes, compliance requirements, enforcement actions, and policy developments that shape the iGaming landscape.
Ireland's GRAI Opens for Gambling Licence Applications Next Week
Ireland's gambling regulator will begin accepting licence applications next week following ministerial approval of the new licensing framework.
Danish Authorities Launch 2025 AML Training Round for Operators
Danish Gambling Authority joins seven other regulators for comprehensive anti-money laundering training sessions targeting compliance professionals across multiple industries.
Danish gambling spend jumps 19.5% as online casino surges
Danish gambling spend increased 19.5% in May 2025 versus May 2024, driven primarily by online casino growth of 40.1% and gaming machines rising 8.4%.
Danish gambling spend surges 25% in August driven by online growth
Danish gambling expenditure rose 25.1% year-on-year in August 2025, with online sectors leading the surge according to official data.
SRIJ expands responsible gambling education to West Portugal
Portugal's gambling regulator SRIJ delivered responsible gambling awareness sessions to tourism students at EHT Oeste as part of expanding educational outreach.
ANJ Reports Rising Underage Gambling Rates in France
ANJ's latest research reveals alarming trends in youth gambling behaviour across France, prompting calls for enhanced operator compliance measures.
Slovakia's Gaming Regulator Earns Global Award Nomination
Slovakia's gaming regulator has been nominated for a prestigious international award recognizing its innovative approach to youth gambling prevention education.
Danish Gambling Authority Takes StopSpillet Support to Reddit
The Danish Gambling Authority is bringing its StopSpillet helpline directly to Reddit users through live AMA sessions targeting hard-to-reach demographics.
Slovakia's gambling boom: €1.55bn lost in 2025 as online wins
Slovak gambling losses reached €1.55 billion in 2025, marking a 7.2% increase as online casinos surpassed physical venues for the first time in the country's gambling history.
Danish betting spend crashes 46% as October gambling drops
Denmark's gambling market fell 3.4% in October 2025, with betting consumption plummeting 46% while online casinos surged 24.4%.
Dutch KSA sanctions JACKS.NL over sports sponsorship breach
De Kansspelautoriteit has sanctioned JACKS.NL for violating sports sponsorship rules by linking Jack's Casino logos on the PDC website to online gambling.
Danish Gambling Authority announces Christmas closure dates
Denmark's gambling regulator and support services suspend operations during the holiday period, affecting correspondence responses.
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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