Gambling Regulation News
Gambling regulation news and igaming regulation updates from 40+ jurisdictions. Licensing changes, enforcement actions, online gambling laws, and policy developments.
Dutch Regulator Addresses Three Operators Over Marketing Violations
Dutch gambling authority addresses three operators for marketing violations targeting vulnerable groups and inappropriate advertising placement. Kansspelautoriteit addresses TonyBet and Betcity for targeting young adults with promotions, while Kansino violated mobile gaming ad…
MGA calls for gaming sector input on AMLA's draft AML standards
Malta Gaming Authority calls on licensees to participate in AMLA consultations on draft regulatory technical standards covering customer due diligence and reporting requirements. MGA encourages gaming operators to engage with AMLA's public consultations on three draft regulatory…
MGA Issues Warning Against Three Unauthorised Gaming Sites
Malta's gaming regulator has identified three websites making false licensing claims and warns operators about unlicensed entities. MGA declares no connection to rrbet.com, babu88bd.com, and wagerstreet.net after sites falsely claimed Maltese gaming licences.
Danish Gambling Authority Issues New Responsible Gaming Guide
Danish regulator provides updated responsible gambling framework for betting and casino operators with compliance guidance.
KSA Bans All Influencers and Streamers from Dutch iGaming Ads
Dutch gambling authority KSA has clarified that all influencers and streamers are banned from promoting online gambling, regardless of follower count. KSA issues guidance to Dutch operators requiring immediate termination of influencer partnerships under expanded rolemodel…
MGA reveals systemic gaps in online self-exclusion systems
Malta's gaming regulator identifies critical gaps in self-exclusion systems after mystery shopping exercise across 58 gaming URLs. MGA's 2025 thematic review of 20 licensees reveals delays in self-exclusion activation and cross-brand detection failures across online gaming.
Dutch Regulator Hits Polymarket with €420,000 Weekly Fine
De Kansspelautoriteit targets Adventure One QSS Inc. for operating Polymarket without proper licensing in the Netherlands. Dutch gambling authority imposes €420,000 weekly penalty on Polymarket for unlicensed betting operations, with maximum fine reaching €840,000.
Major Spanish outlets expose SELAE's digital power grab
Three major Spanish publications have launched scathing critiques of SELAE's attempt to centralize online lottery sales, backing lottery sellers' monopoly claims. Vozpópuli, La Razón and 20 Minutos criticize state lottery operator SELAE's controversial push to monopolize online…
Dutch Gaming Chief Warns Against Casino Ad Ban Plan
Dutch gambling authority head warns new cabinet's advertising restrictions could push players to illegal sites while legal operators face unfair penalties. KSA chief Michel Groothuizen raises concerns about coalition plans for complete online gambling advertising ban and…
Danish gambling spend jumps 11.5% in April amid online surge
Danish gambling spend increased 11.5% in April 2025 versus 2024, driven by online casino growth of 21.6% while land-based gaming declined. Danish gambling expenditure rose 11.5% year-over-year in April 2025, with online casino spending up 21.6% while land-based venues declined.
Denmark's ROFUS Registry Hits 60,000 Self-Exclusions Mark
The Danish Gambling Authority's ROFUS registry has surpassed 60,000 self-exclusions, highlighting growing awareness of responsible gambling tools among Danish players. Denmark's self-exclusion registry ROFUS reaches 60,000 users in May 2025, with young men comprising the…
Seven EU regulators unite against illegal gambling ads
Regulators from Austria, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Portugal and Spain demand coordinated action against unauthorised gambling operators. Seven European regulators issue joint statement calling for stronger measures against illegal online gambling advertising…
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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