Gambling Regulation News
Gambling regulation news and igaming regulation updates from 40+ jurisdictions. Licensing changes, enforcement actions, online gambling laws, and policy developments.
Spain's DGOJ Launches AI Virtual Assistant for Gambling Regulation
Spain's gambling regulator DGOJ has deployed a generative AI virtual assistant called AZARplus to provide guidance on regulation, procedures, and sector legislation.
GRAI Compliance Directorate Launches Operator Webinar
The GRAI Compliance Directorate has hosted an operator-focused webinar covering licensing progress, regulatory obligations, and a live demonstration of the new Regulatory Submissions section of the GRAI Portal.
Portugal Q1 2026: Online Gaming Revenue Surges 13.7%
Portugal's gaming regulator SRIJ has published activity data for the first quarter of 2026, revealing sharp online growth alongside modest land-based shifts.
Dutch KSA Hits Car Raffle Operator With €450K Penalty Threat
The Kansspelautoriteit has moved against a company repeatedly running purchase-linked car raffles, threatening fines of €150,000 per violation after warnings were ignored.
ANAPAL escalates pressure on SELAE over lottery commission crisis
Spanish lottery association ANAPAL initiates political campaign against state operator SELAE over allegedly outdated commission structure. ANAPAL launches institutional pressure campaign against SELAE, citing unsustainable commission model threatening thousands of Spanish…
DEDIT Chief Accuses SELAE of Seeking Digital Monopoly
Jon Urkiola argues that centralizing online lottery sales would undermine thousands of small businesses that have independently developed digital channels. DEDIT president Jon Urkiola warns SELAE's digital centralization could create state monopoly threatening 10,600 lottery…
Madrid Awards €292K Contract for Gaming Machine Inspections
Madrid formalizes contract with Cámara Laboratorios for technical inspection support of type B and C gaming machines, strengthening regional oversight capabilities. Madrid's Interior Department awards Cámara Laboratorios a €292,253 contract for technical support in gaming…
Ksa Issues Warning to Betnation Over Cruks Check Failures
The Dutch gambling regulator Ksa has issued a formal warning to Betnation after a technical fault caused mandatory Cruks exclusion checks to be skipped for a number of players.
Catalonia Upgrades CATJOC to Streamline Machine Licensing
Cataluña is preparing a series of targeted improvements to CATJOC, the electronic management platform for recreational and gambling machines, addressing operator pain points flagged by industry associations.
ONCE Launches €1.38bn Lottery Calendar for Q2 2026
Spain's ONCE has secured regulatory approval for an extensive lottery product calendar worth €1.38 billion for the second quarter of 2026, featuring new games and expanded scratch card offerings.
VOX Challenges SELAE Over Lottery Administration Financial Crisis
VOX has registered parliamentary questions criticizing SELAE for maintaining static commissions while lottery operators struggle with rising costs and internal competition. VOX files parliamentary questions against SELAE over unchanged commissions while lottery administrations…
Spanish PP Demands Transparency on Gaming Congress Outcomes
Spain's Popular Party has registered parliamentary questions demanding the government clarify whether the International Gaming Congress has produced tangible results. Spain's Popular Party files parliamentary questions demanding transparency on tangible outcomes from November's…
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.
Coverage Includes
- 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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