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According to a new report from Gaming Compliance International, the illegal iGaming sector in the US may now be much larger than the regulated market. Recent estimates suggest that unlicensed…

Nearly five years after the opening of the Netherlands’ online casino market, the country is approaching the first wave of contract renewals. Gambling companies which acquired a five-year permit will…

Melilla is positioning itself as an attractive base for iGaming and technology businesses by combining Spain’s national gambling regulations with a special fiscal regime that aims to attract investment and…

A new study by Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation finds that 86% of online casino players prefer licensed operators. At the same time, 78% admit they have no plans to…

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has opted against the long-awaited land-based gambling reform. She recently scrapped the Decreto di Riordino del Gioco Fisico from the government’s legislative agenda for 2026,…

Estonia reports that its self-exclusion register for gambling has now expanded to nearly 21,000 individuals. Given the alarming numbers, the government is looking into legislation which would improve player protections….

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is concerned about the increasing popularity of offshore prediction markets. The regulator described these platforms as “akin to gambling” and warned Australian consumers that…

Austria has taken another major step towards the evolution of its gambling industry. This week, the Ministry of Finance submitted its proposed Gambling Act to the European Commission for notification,…

Estonia’s online casino operators report an increase in revenue in 2025, as iGaming and online sports betting verticals drive growth. However, not every company benefited from the sector’s expansion, while…

Betfred has announced plans to close 132 betting shops across the United Kingdom. The closure would put around 600 jobs at risk, as the bookmaker cites rising taxes, higher employment…

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland has used its first Annual Report to highlight the milestones achieved during its inaugural year, sharing preparations for the country’s new gambling licensing regime…

New Zealand has published detailed legislative guidance on how licensed online casino operators will be allowed to advertise in the country’s new regulated market. The direction introduces some of the…

The UK Gambling Commission has warned that artificial intelligence, deepfake technology and increasingly complex digital payment methods pose new money laundering threats to Britain’s gambling industry, even as the overall…

A large-scale study in Norway has found that proactive telephone calls from Norwegian casinos can significantly reduce gambling activity and encourage the adoption of responsible gambling measures. It’s a fresh…

Regulators in Ireland and Canada have launched investigations into gambling group Soft2Bet. Their actions come right after an investigation that alleged the company was connected to dozens of unlicensed online…

The South African Bookmakers’ Association has recently urged regulators to label prediction markets as exchange-style betting products that operate outside the country’s gambling laws. The SABA warned that platforms such…

Poland’s gambling market sector may have one of the heaviest sets of restrictions in Europe. However, that doesn’t stop the market from posting strong growth. Still, industry leaders warn the…

A new analysis from Argentina’s Observatory on Addictions and Problematic Behaviours found that online searches for betting sites surged by a staggering 6,200% during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final…

Australia’s gambling industry is on the verge of its most significant regulatory change in the last couple of years. Recently, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s government introduced a wide-ranging Gambling Reform…

As expected, the 2026 FIFA World Cup attracted quite the interest from bettors in the UK. This has ultimately led to more betting volumes for the widely controversial prediction markets…

Sweden’s state-run operator Svenska Spel, one of the leading Swedish casinos, has recently defended its responsible gambling efforts after criticism that the company has shifted its focus from protecting consumers…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially become the biggest online betting event ever recorded in France. Local bettors staked more than €1.3 billion during the tournament, which is more…

Evolution Malta Holding Limited has agreed to pay a £4.75 million regulatory settlement with the UK Gambling Commission. It comes after an investigation by the regulator found that the provider’s…

A new report from Gaming Compliance International discloses that Africa’s online gambling market generated $23 billion in gross gaming revenue in 2025, up from $20 billion the previous year. Regulated…

The Swedish Gambling Authority, or Spelinspektionen, warns that unregulated gambling sites rely heavily on digital marketing channels to reach Swedish consumers. According to the regulator, despite recent enforcement efforts, operators…

Ireland has recently warned a leading prediction market platform that it could face High Court proceedings for allegedly operating illegally in the Irish market. Such a move would mark the…

According to a new report from H2 Gambling Capital, the UK’s decision to significantly raise taxes on the local regulated online gambling sector could further enable the growth of the…

Last week, New Zealand took its first steps towards the opening of its legal online gambling market. The government officially started the first stage of the iGaming licensing process, which…

As per the latest findings from the Gambling Survey for Great Britain, nearly half of adults in Great Britain took part in some form of gambling in the past four…

The 202 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the USA has provided quite the thrilling games, and attracted immense interest from fans in Austria. However,  according to Austria’s Anton…