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Dutch MPs seek imminent and tougher action against illegal gambling operators. However, they remain sharply divided over how far the country should go in tightening regulation of the market for…

A Philippine lawmaker has recently filed legislation that, if passed, would prohibit online gambling advertising, promotions, endorsements, and sponsorships nationwide. The legislator argues that digital marketing can expose young people…

Finland’s Veikkaus has returned to growth, as the state operator reports higher revenue and profit in the first half of 2026. The improved performance comes ahead of the country’s transition…

Mexico’s online casino market is growing at exponential speed, but lawmakers say the regulatory framework is struggling to keep pace with the sector’s rapid expansion. As one of the hosts…

Canadian financial regulators have finally addressed the highly discussed prediction market contracts based on sports and entertainment events. They have shared that such offerings should not be regulated under the…

France’s gambling regulator, the Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ), published a new guide on how French casinos can better identify and handle player fraud attempts across online betting and gaming…

Switzerland’s Federal Gaming Board has expanded its blacklist of unauthorised online gambling websites to 3,567 domains, stepping up enforcement against offshore operators targeting players in the country. The latest update…

Ukraine has recently passed a new strategy to combat gambling harm. The policy will be implemented between 2027 and 2035 and seeks to shift the current approach towards a more…

Dutch users are still exposed to illegal gambling advertising on Facebook and Instagram, according to the trade association VNLOK. It was found that over 90% of gambling ads linked to…

Estonia’s government is set to reconsider its reduction of the online casino gambling tax after the measure has failed so far to attract the expected inflow of new operators and…

GamCare responded to more than 114,000 contacts through the National Gambling Helpline and associated online services during 2025/26. The charity navigated a major shift in the funding and commissioning of…

Gambling brands account for nearly a third of screen time in English Premier League highlights on YouTube, with researchers warning that the voluntary withdrawal of front-of-shirt sponsorship alone is unlikely…

A proposed gambling tax for the European Union could have consequences extending beyond its potential financial impact on online casinos. It could potentially reignite a long-standing debate over the harmonisation…

The Minns Labour Government has recently published a comprehensive package of gaming reform. These changes would bring a statewide gambling exclusion register, mandatory facial recognition at gaming venues and stricter…

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has recently imposed a C$70,000 monetary penalty on Booming Games Limited. The fines come after it was discovered that the operator offered prohibited…

Illegal sports betting platforms could generate up to £800 million in betting volume during the new Premier League season, warns the UK’s Betting and Gaming Council. It’s also expected that…

The Gibraltar-based online gambling operator QuinnBet has been slapped with a hefty fine in the UK-regulated market. The operator has agreed to pay £609,104 after a compliance assessment by the…

It’s no secret that the European Union is looking to find new sources of revenue, and online casinos could be the key. According to legal expert Claire Pinson-Bessonnet, a proposed…

The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) has published findings from three studies examining gambling behaviour among minors and young adults. It warns that gambling has become increasingly normalised in young people’s…

According to Gustaf Hoffstedt, who is the CEO of Sweden’s trade body BOS, the country’s gambling market needs a hard reset. He urged the government to step back from commercial…

Finland’s Supreme Administrative Court has issued a significant ruling on the taxation of online gambling. The decision would allow players in certain circumstances to deduct stakes from lost games when…

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission has recently unveiled Strategy 2029, which sets out its regulatory priorities for the next three years as Victoria’s gambling sector undergoes rapid technological,…

The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) has announced that it has developed an open-source machine-learning model, which is publicly available, that should help the regulator identify risky gambling behaviour based on…

Australia is looking to introduce a one-click system to allow consumers to opt out of online gambling advertisements. The federal government recently introduced this measure and would require the gambling…

Croatia’s new nationwide gambling self-exclusion system has registered more than 11,200 citizens, highlighting demand for a centralised tool allowing people to block themselves from gambling across the country’s regulated market….

The UK Gambling Commission warns that those who participate in illegal online lotteries and raffles promoted through social media are often more concerned about whether a draw appears genuine than…

The UK Gambling Commission has recently issued a statement warning online gambling operators to bolster their identity verification efforts. According to the regulator, issues and faults during registration can create…

A new investigation by a Dutch outlet found that unregulated casinos have been trying to target vulnerable consumers with advertisements on Meta’s platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. The inquiry discovered…

A new study finds that Brazil’s illegal betting market has shrunk in size since the country introduced its regulated betting regime. However, unlicensed platforms still account for a substantial share…

Australia’s proposed changes to gambling advertising have initiated arguments within the Coalition. Several MPs are now split over whether to push for tougher restrictions or avoid measures they fear could…