Gambling Regulation News
Gambling regulation news and igaming regulation updates from 40+ jurisdictions. Licensing changes, enforcement actions, online gambling laws, and policy developments.
IBIA Reports 70 Suspicious Betting Alerts in Q1 2026
International Betting Integrity Association flags 70 suspicious betting alerts across 10 sports in first quarter, with football, tennis and esports dominating cases. IBIA detected 70 suspicious betting alerts in Q1 2026, with football leading at 25 cases.
Spain's National Court Closes Codere Restructuring Case
The Audiencia Nacional has confirmed the inadmission of criminal charges against Codere's former executives, ending the legal challenge to the 2021 restructuring. Spain's National Court has definitively closed the criminal case against Codere's former management over the 2021…
Castilla-La Mancha freezes gaming taxes for 2026 fiscal year
The Spanish autonomous community maintains administrative fees at 2025 levels, offering operators predictable compliance costs across all gaming segments. Castilla-La Mancha keeps 2026 gaming taxes unchanged from previous year, providing fiscal stability for casinos, gaming…
SRIJ launches new online gambling self-exclusion platform
SRIJ's new self-exclusion platform launches 8 April 2026, applying to all Portuguese licensed operators with enhanced mobile functionality. Portugal's gambling regulator SRIJ launches a new online self-exclusion platform on 8 April 2026, covering all licensed operators with…
MGA schedules tax reform briefing ahead of October changes
Malta's gaming regulator schedules informative session on upcoming VAT and tax framework changes for licensed operators. MGA and MTCA organize April briefing for operators on VAT and gaming tax changes effective October 2026, with limited attendance slots.
Spanish regulator fines Zona Gemelos producer €10k for illegal ads
DGOJ imposed a €10,000 fine on Make Money Now S.A for advertising unlicensed gambling operators through the popular Zona Gemelos platform. Spanish gambling authority DGOJ fines Make Money Now S.A €10,000 for promoting unlicensed operators through Zona Gemelos platform content.
MGA alerts operators to AMLA's draft AML standards consultations
MGA encourages operator participation in AMLA's public consultations on new AML regulatory technical standards and business-wide risk assessment guidelines. Malta Gaming Authority urges stakeholders to engage with AMLA's public consultations on draft AML regulatory standards and…
France's ANJ Reviews Gaming Operators' Anti-Fraud AML Plans
ANJ's review of operators' 2025 anti-fraud and AML plans reveals compliance progress with new prescriptions for 2026 targeting corruption risks and enhanced vigilance. France's ANJ reviews gaming operators' 2025 anti-fraud and AML action plans, finding compliance improvements…
Extremadura Plans Comprehensive Gaming Regulation Overhaul
Fátima Pablos Mateos reveals plans for major gaming regulation overhaul in Extremadura, moving beyond current patchwork approach to create coherent framework. Extremadura's Tax Director announces comprehensive gaming regulation review to replace current fragmented approach with…
Ceuta Emerges as Europe's Premier Gaming Hub at Interazar
Ceuta continues attracting online gaming operators with major expansions and new arrivals, positioning itself as a leading European technological hub. Ceuta's gaming sector accelerates with two major companies joining soon, as existing operators like Entain expand rapidly in…
Galicia Gaming Observatory Launches with Inaugural Session
The Observatorio Gallego del Juego has officially launched with its inaugural session, focusing on responsible gaming policies and data-driven regulation. Galicia's Gaming Observatory holds constitutive session as regulator seeks balanced approach between responsible gaming and…
Codere Reports 26% EBITDA Growth Reaching €225.1M in 2025
Gaming operator Codere reported adjusted EBITDA of €225.1 million for 2025, representing a 26.1% increase from the previous year as Spain and Argentina markets delivered strong performance.
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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