Gambling Regulation News
Gambling regulation news and igaming regulation updates from 40+ jurisdictions. Licensing changes, enforcement actions, online gambling laws, and policy developments.
UKGC Issues AML Warning to Cheltenham Festival Bookmakers
The UK Gambling Commission has issued fresh guidance to on-course bookmakers operating at Cheltenham Festival regarding their anti-money laundering responsibilities. UKGC reminds on-course bookmakers at Cheltenham Festival of anti-money laundering obligations and cash handling…
UKGC hits Videoslots with £650,000 fine for AML failures
UKGC imposes £650,000 penalty on Videoslots Limited following investigation into AML and safer gambling control failures across multiple customer cases. UK Gambling Commission fines Videoslots Limited £650,000 for anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures…
UKGC Suspends Deadheat Racing Licence Over AML Concerns
The UK Gambling Commission has suspended Deadheat Racing's operating licence over suspected social responsibility and AML failings. UK Gambling Commission immediately suspends Deadheat Racing's operating licence citing social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures.
Danish Authority Issues FATF High-Risk Jurisdiction Update
Danish regulator alerts operators to updated FATF Grey and Black Lists impacting AML compliance and player risk assessment protocols. Danish Gambling Authority highlights updated FATF high-risk jurisdiction lists affecting operator compliance and enhanced due diligence…
Malta Unveils Unified Gaming Strategy at ICE Barcelona 2026
Malta presents unified gaming ecosystem at ICE Barcelona through coordinated approach involving MGA, GamingMalta, and key service providers.
Dutch operators flag more athletes betting on own leagues
The Kansspelautoriteit reports a concerning trend of athletes betting on their own leagues, marking a shift in matchfixing patterns for 2025. Dutch gambling authority receives 12 matchfixing reports in 2025, with notable increase in athletes betting on their own competitions.
Belgian Gaming Commission Sets EPIS Rules for Newsagents
The Gaming Commission has updated guidance on EPIS system requirements for newspaper retailers with class F2 licences, effective 1 May 2026. Belgian Gaming Commission clarifies EPIS implementation for class F2 newsagents from May 2026, addressing operator concerns about…
Belgium Gaming Commission Ends EPIS SOAP Support Dec 2025
Belgian Gaming Commission requires operators to migrate from EPIS SOAP to REST version by December 31, 2025.
Gaming Commission Partners with DNS Belgium on Illegal Sites
Gaming Commission and DNS Belgium partnership will improve detection of illegal gambling websites operating with Belgian domain extensions.
Belgian Gaming Commission Announces Holiday Schedule
Belgian Gaming Commission secretariat will be closed during the holiday period but maintains emergency contact options.
Dutch Gaming Authority Appoints Cyber Expert to Board
Wiebe Ruttenberg, former European Central Bank cyber resilience director, joins Dutch gaming authority board to lead digital transformation efforts. Former ECB cyber chief Wiebe Ruttenberg appointed to Kansspelautoriteit board with digital transformation portfolio to combat…
Belgian Gaming Commission Updates EPIS Rules for Newsagents
Gaming Commission publishes comprehensive technical guidance for newspaper retailers implementing mandatory EPIS checks from May 2026. Belgian Gaming Commission clarifies EPIS implementation for newspaper retailers with F2 licences, detailing identification requirements and…
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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