Gambling Regulation News

Gambling regulation news and igaming regulation updates from 40+ jurisdictions. Licensing changes, enforcement actions, online gambling laws, and policy developments.

Belgium Issues EPIS Check Guidelines for Newspaper Retailers
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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. Belgium's Gaming Commission releases technical guidance for newspaper retailers on mandatory EPIS checks starting May 2026, with industry…

Jan 16, 20263 min
Rhodes Details £26M Funding Boost for Land-Based Enforcement
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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. Andrew Rhodes announces Treasury's £26M investment in illegal gambling enforcement at Bacta convention, addressing AGC suspensions and…

Jan 15, 20268 min
Dutch Authority Fines Starscream €4.2M for Illegal Gambling
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Dutch Authority Fines Starscream €4.2M for Illegal Gambling

Dutch gambling regulator fines Starscream Limited over €4 million for operating unlicensed casino websites accessible to Netherlands players. De Kansspelautoriteit imposed a €4.228.000 fine on Saint Lucia-based Starscream Limited for operating illegal gambling sites targeting…

Jan 13, 20263 min
Dutch Gambling Authority Fines ComeOn Casino €750K
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Dutch Gambling Authority Fines ComeOn Casino €750K

De Kansspelautoriteit imposed a €750,000 penalty on ComeOn operator for failing to protect vulnerable young players from excessive gambling losses. Dutch gambling regulator fines Tulipa Ent Limited €750,000 for inadequate protection of young adult players on ComeOn platform…

Jan 13, 20262 min
MGA Warns Against Four Unauthorised Gambling Sites
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MGA Warns Against Four Unauthorised Gambling Sites

The Malta Gaming Authority has issued warnings against four websites falsely claiming MGA licensing and regulatory approval.

Jan 10, 20262 min
Belgian Gaming Commission Halts License Payments Pending Fee Decree
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Belgian Gaming Commission Halts License Payments Pending Fee Decree

Belgium's Gaming Commission has suspended license payment requests pending publication of the 2026 contribution decree approved by the Council of Ministers.

Jan 7, 20262 min
ANJ Partners with Brut on Gambling Addiction Recovery Video
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ANJ Partners with Brut on Gambling Addiction Recovery Video

French gambling regulator ANJ partners with digital platform Brut to showcase voluntary self-exclusion through personal recovery story. ANJ collaborates with digital media Brut on testimony video featuring former problem gambler discussing voluntary gambling ban benefits.

Jan 7, 20263 min
Betfred hit with £825k fine for AML and safer gambling fails
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Betfred hit with £825k fine for AML and safer gambling fails

UKGC fines Betfred operator £825,000 for AML and safer gambling compliance failures, marking second regulatory action in two years. Done Brothers receives £825,000 penalty from UK Gambling Commission for anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures across Betfred…

Jan 1, 20264 min

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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