Gambling Regulation News
Gambling regulation updates from jurisdictions worldwide. Licensing changes, compliance requirements, enforcement actions, and policy developments that shape the iGaming landscape.
Belgium Sets EPIS Check Rules for Newsagents from May 2026
Belgium's Gaming Commission has issued technical guidance for implementing EPIS checks at newsagents from May 2026, following sector consultation.
KSA calls for immediate end to bet-sharing features
The Dutch gaming authority calls for immediate cessation of bet-sharing functions due to concerns over vulnerable group protection and gambling normalization.
Dutch KSA Strengthens Sports Sponsorship Oversight Efforts
The Kansspelautoriteit has ramped up collaboration with sports organizations to enforce gambling advertising restrictions more effectively.
MGA Warns Against Four Unauthorised Gambling Websites
Malta Gaming Authority disavows four websites making false licensing claims, emphasizing consumer protection risks from unlicensed operators.
Belgium halts F2 betting licences after decree annulment
Belgium's Gaming Commission has suspended processing F2 betting licences for newspaper vendors following the Council of State's annulment of implementing regulations.
Gambling Commission's Angus: LAs Must Step Up Premises Inspections
Director of Policy Ian Angus tells Institute of Licensing Conference that local authorities must maximize existing gambling regulation powers before seeking new ones.
GGL Calls for Legal Operators to Step Up Black Market Fight
German gambling authority GGL called on licensed operators to leverage their market position and supply chain influence to help eliminate illegal gambling.
KSA Orders bet365 to Strengthen Affordability Controls
Dutch gambling authority KSA has issued a binding directive to bet365 operator Hillside for inadequate affordability checks and player protection.
Dutch regulator Ksa shifts focus to illegal gambling for 2026
Ksa outlines 2026 supervision priorities focusing on illegal gambling operations and vulnerable player protection with new organizational structure.
Malta Unveils Unified Gaming Hub Strategy at ICE Barcelona
Malta's gaming sector presents unified approach at ICE 2026, bringing together regulation, banking, and business support under coordinated banner.
Belgium Issues EPIS Check Guidelines for Newspaper Retailers
Belgium's Gaming Commission has published technical guidelines for newspaper retailers implementing mandatory EPIS checks from May 2026.
Rhodes Details £26M Funding Boost for Land-Based Enforcement
UK Gambling Commission CEO highlights dramatic funding increase and enforcement actions against non-compliant Adult Gaming Centre operators.
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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