Gambling Regulation News
Gambling regulation updates from jurisdictions worldwide. Licensing changes, compliance requirements, enforcement actions, and policy developments that shape the iGaming landscape.
German Study Reveals 77% of Online Gambling Market is Legal
A comprehensive study commissioned by Germany's gambling authority reveals that regulated online gambling platforms control over three-quarters of the market.
Belgium Gaming Commission issues 2026 licence fee decree
Belgium's Gaming Commission has published contribution requirements for licence holders to cover 2026 operational expenses.
Slovakia's Gambling Help Line Handles 2,800 Calls in First Year
Slovakia's gambling help line processed 2,866 calls in its first year, with most callers seeking information about exclusion registers and treatment options.
MGA sets 2026 supervisory priorities targeting crypto and cash controls
Malta Gaming Authority unveils its 2026 supervisory framework targeting internal controls around cash and crypto assets, plus enhanced sports betting integrity measures.
ANJ warns against scratch cards as Christmas gifts for children
France's gambling regulator ANJ is urging families to reconsider giving instant lottery games as Christmas presents, despite the practice becoming increasingly normalized.
ANJ unveils revamped digital gambling self-exclusion platform
France's gambling regulator has launched a fully digital self-exclusion service with enhanced security features as registrations surge past 85,000 users.
ANJ Launches Enhanced Digital Gambling Self-Exclusion System
France's gambling regulator introduces a fully digital self-exclusion platform with enhanced security and faster processing times.
ANJ Launches Revamped Online Gambling Self-Exclusion Service
ANJ's new digital gambling prohibition service features enhanced identity controls and faster processing, serving over 85,000 registered users.
French Christmas Gambling Gifts Alarm ANJ Despite Risk Awareness
French gambling regulator ANJ launches awareness campaign targeting parents who give scratch cards as Christmas presents, citing addiction risks.
ANJ Launches JONUM Gaming Framework with Web3 Industry
France's gaming regulator begins three-year experiment regulating blockchain-based games with monetizable digital objects under new framework.
Dutch Regulator Fines Illegal Gambling Operators €26.6M
De Kansspelautoriteit imposed its largest fine ever on illegal gambling operators, with Novatech receiving €24.8 million for unauthorized gaming sites.
WhatsApp gambling operator gets 30-week suspended sentence
A 40-year-old man who operated an illegal WhatsApp gambling business and failed to pay a customer's £269,000 balance has been sentenced to 30 weeks suspended imprisonment.
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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