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Swedish state-run operator Svenska Spel has recently reported its strongest Q2 performance since the country’s gambling market was re-regulated in 2019. During the quarter, the company saw an increase in…

France’s National Gambling Authority (ANJ) recently reported that it has imposed a €500,000 fine on a licensed online gambling operator. The fine was required after the regulator found failures to…

As of July 13, 2026, Alberta officially kicked off its regulated market for online gambling. It became only the second Canadian province after Ontario to open its sports betting and…

Finland’s overhaul of its online gambling market is designed to create one of Europe’s safest regulated environments. However, industry experts are warning that some of the proposed player protection measures…

Denmark has significantly intensified its efforts against unregulated gambling in 2025. The Danish Gambling Authority blocked a record number of illegal websites while introducing new measures designed to prevent operators…

The Malta Gaming Authority has released its latest Annual Report, which recaps 2025. Last year, the regulator significantly reduced enforcement activity while doubling down on AI, risk-based supervision, and regulatory…

Just this week, the UK Gambling Commission has confirmed it will introduce Financial Risk Assessments. They will be introduced through a phased approach designed to identify high-spending consumers who experience…

Regulated iGaming across the EU continues to face fierce competition from the illegal market. According to a report from the European Casino Association, unregulated gambling hit €91.6 billion in gross…

In a newly written blog, chairman of the Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA), Michel Groothuizen, has proposed automatically adding people under court-appointed financial administration or legal curatorship to the country’s CRUKS…

The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) has released a detailed overview of good and bad practices regarding affordability checks under operators’ duty of care. These new directions provide the clearest indication…

Denmark has reported that its regulated gambling market contracted slightly in 2025, with total gross gaming revenue declining by 1% from the prior year to DKK 11.5 billion. However, the…

The CDU Economic Council has recently published a comprehensive policy paper that calls for a significant overhaul of Germany’s gambling framework ahead of the scheduled review of the Interstate Treaty…

The Dutch government has reported that the sharp increase in gambling tax has failed to deliver the expected boost in revenues. This was confirmed in a new joint report from…

Germany’s gambling regulator has launched a formal investigation into the advertising practices of Abu Dhabi-backed prediction market operator ADI Predictstreet, adding to growing regulatory scrutiny of prediction markets across Europe…

According to Sweden’s Spelinspektionen, the country’s gambling channelisation rate has dropped slightly in 2025. Latest numbers suggest that 84% of gambling activity takes place within the country’s licensed market, according…

Austria is on the verge of its most significant gambling reform in decades. Negotiations on a new Gambling Act are now entering their final phase ahead of a planned parliamentary…

The Dutch government has announced a package of measures which would tighten regulation of the country’s online gambling sector. The country is concerned about rising participation rates and an increase…

Finland’s Ministry of the Interior has published four draft regulations under the Gambling Act for public consultation. The document paints a picture of how the country’s online gambling market will…

Switzerland has reported a decline in gambling spending and revenues in 2025. The country’s regulators attribute the drop to new efforts to combat illegal gambling operations, organised crime, and emerging…

Just this week, the Betting and Gaming Council has unveiled a major new five-point plan which should help the UK crack down on the rapidly expanding illegal gambling market. The…

New Zealand has released a comprehensive regulatory framework for its newly regulated market for online casinos. introducing some of the country’s strongest gambling harm-prevention measures to date. The Online Casino…

France’s National Gambling Authority has started a nationwide awareness campaign warning of the dangers of sports betting addiction ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as new research suggests millions…

The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) warns that the Netherlands’ regulated online casino market is facing increasing pressure from restrictive policies, rising gambling addiction concerns, and the rapidly expanding illegal sector….

Finland’s state-owned gambling operator Veikkaus has announced lower annual gambling loss limits for younger customers and implemented mandatory intervention checkpoints. These come as part of a new personalised responsible gambling…

International gambling companies are showing that Finland’s state-owned betting operator Veikkaus. This has restarted political debates over whether the government should eventually privatise all or part of the company as…

Austria has taken the first formal steps toward dismantling its long-standing online gambling monopoly, as it launched a regulatory review, which could pave the way for a competive iGaming landscape….

A new market analysis found that illegal online casino advertisements reached millions of users in the Netherlands through Meta platforms, which allegedly generated over €13 million in annual advertising revenue…

UK-based gambling operator bet365 has officially launched in France after securing approval from the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), marking one of the most significant entries into the country’s regulated…

Norway’s gambling regulator has issued a stark warning about the growing popularity of online casino games, even as the country’s tightly controlled monopoly system continues to strengthen its grip on…

Spain has announced a new national funding initiative of nearly €1 million for research into gambling addiction, risky betting behaviour, and the links between video games and gambling. The program…