Gambling Regulation News
Gambling regulation updates from jurisdictions worldwide. Licensing changes, compliance requirements, enforcement actions, and policy developments that shape the iGaming landscape.
KSA Issues Sports Betting Licence Boundary Warning to Operators
Dutch gambling authority KSA has warned sports betting licence holders after finding prohibited betting markets including MVP awards outside permitted scope.
Slovak Gambling Regulator Partners with University to Train Teachers
The Office for Gambling Regulation and Trnava University's Pedagogical Faculty forge an unprecedented alliance to combat digital gambling risks through educator training.
Danish gambling spend jumps 17% as online dominates growth
Denmark's gambling market grew 17.1% in November 2025, driven by strong online casino and betting performance despite land-based declines.
KSA Issues Duty of Care Guidance for Dutch Operators
The Dutch gambling regulator has published new guidance on duty of care obligations following research into operator practices around player protection measures.
Ireland Establishes Gambling Authority with Seven-Member Board
Ireland's new Gambling Regulatory Authority becomes operational on 5 March 2025, with Paul Quinn appointed as chair alongside six other members to oversee comprehensive gambling regulation.
MGA warns against fake licensing claims by jackpotcitycasino-uk.uk
MGA declares no connection with jackpotcitycasino-uk.uk, warning the site's licensing claims are false and misleading to consumers.
MGA confirms system breach amid hacker claims and threats
MGA responds to public claims of system breach and associated threats from individual seeking to undermine regulatory authority.
KSA Issues New Guidelines on Dutch Online Gambling Ad Ban
The Dutch gambling authority has released detailed guidance on untargeted advertising restrictions, addressing operator compliance challenges with practical examples and Q&A sections.
Portugal's Q4 2025 Gaming Data Shows Online Growth, Land Drop
Portugal's gaming market shows divergent trends in Q4 2025, with online operations gaining momentum while traditional venues face continued headwinds.
MGA Reports System Breach by Alleged Security Researcher
MGA has identified a system breach and activated internal response protocols, with initial findings suggesting involvement of an alleged security researcher.
GGL board outlines evaluation criteria for German gambling treaty
GGL board member Ronald Benter outlined the evaluation framework for Germany's 2021 gambling treaty at the 23rd University of Hohenheim symposium.
Andrew Rhodes to leave Gambling Commission after five years
UK Gambling Commission Chief Executive Andrew Rhodes will depart on 30 April 2026 after almost five years of transformative leadership implementing post-review regulatory changes.
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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