Gambling Regulation News
Gambling regulation news and igaming regulation updates from 40+ jurisdictions. Licensing changes, enforcement actions, online gambling laws, and policy developments.
Gambling Commission extends GSGB survey contract for four years
The Gambling Commission has extended the Gambling Survey for Great Britain contract with NatCen and University of Glasgow for another four years, running 2026–2029. Gambling Commission awards NatCen and University of Glasgow four-year contract to continue delivering…
KSA Catches One Casino and bet365 Offering Illegal Under-21 Bets
The Dutch gambling authority found both operators mistakenly accepted wagers on youth football matches through system errors. Netherlands' KSA sanctioned One Casino and bet365 for illegally offering bets on under-21 football matches, citing match-fixing risks.
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. Belgium's Gaming Commission has published technical guidelines for newspaper retailers implementing EPIS checks from May 2026, with…
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 regulator KSA orders immediate ban on bet-sharing features, citing inability to protect vulnerable groups from…
Dutch KSA Strengthens Sports Sponsorship Oversight Efforts
The Kansspelautoriteit has ramped up collaboration with sports organizations to enforce gambling advertising restrictions more effectively. Dutch gaming regulator KSA intensifies cooperation with sports bodies to combat illegal gambling advertising following sponsorship…
MGA Warns Against Four Unauthorised Gambling Websites
Malta Gaming Authority disavows four websites making false licensing claims, emphasizing consumer protection risks from unlicensed operators. MGA declares no connection to four websites falsely claiming Maltese gaming licences, warning consumers about unregulated gambling risks.
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. Belgium's Gaming Commission cannot process new F2 licences for newspaper vendors after Council of State annulled…
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. Gambling Commission's Ian Angus highlights one-third drop in LA inspections since 2019/20, urges better use of…
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. GGL urges licensed operators at ICE Barcelona to use their market influence more effectively in combating illegal online…
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. Kansspelautoriteit orders bet365's operator to improve its affordability assessment procedures and player protection measures within…
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. Dutch gambling authority KSA announces five priority areas for 2026, emphasizing illegal gambling combat and enhanced player…
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. Malta Gaming Authority partners with key organizations under 'Make it in Malta' banner to showcase integrated gaming ecosystem at…
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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