Gambling Regulation News
Gambling regulation news and igaming regulation updates from 40+ jurisdictions. Licensing changes, enforcement actions, online gambling laws, and policy developments.
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. France's gambling authority approves 2026 strategies with strict caps as operators plan 25% budget increase targeting…
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.
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. Ireland's GRAI begins processing gambling licence applications from February 9, 2026, following Minister O'Callaghan's commencement…
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. Eight Danish authorities including Spillemyndigheden offer case-based AML training in Copenhagen and…
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 expenditure rose 19.5% year-on-year in May 2025, with online casino leading growth at 40.1% according to DGA…
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. Danish gambling spend jumped 25.1% in August 2025, with online betting up 53.4% and casino growth at 20.7%.
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. SRIJ's "Mais que um Jogo" project reached EHT Oeste on 25 November, marking fourth tourism school visit in 2025 for…
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. Slovakia's Gaming Regulation Office earned a nomination for the prestigious Global Regulatory Awards 2025 for its…
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. Danish Gambling Authority adviser will offer gambling support on Reddit for two days, targeting men aged 30-40 who struggle…
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. Slovak gambling losses hit €1.55bn in 2025, up 7.2% as online casinos overtake physical venues for…
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%. Danish Gambling Authority reports 3.4% drop in total gambling spend to DKK 599m in October 2025, driven by 46% betting market decline.
Gambling Regulation News
Licensing shifts, enforcement actions, and tax policy changes reshape operator strategy overnight. Gambling regulation news is not background reading — it is operational intelligence for anyone in regulated markets.
This section tracks igaming regulation from primary sources: fines, license grants and revocations, compliance milestones, court rulings, and technical specs from gambling authorities worldwide.
Government fines, tax freezes, and enforcement penalties belong here — not in general industry updates. We focus on what changed, who acted, and what operators must do next.
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- License grants, suspensions, and revocations
- Fines, penalties, and enforcement actions
- Tax and gambling policy legislation
- Regulator appointments and structural reforms
- Technical compliance specs and reporting rules
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