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Gambling is increasingly seen as a normal part of everyday life in the Netherlands,  and that can have consequences. New research shows that growing social acceptance of gambling is leading…

In New Zealand, the local gambling regulator has ruled that prediction market platforms such as the widely popular Polymarket and Kalshi are illegal. Thus, shutting down the discussions around their…

A new audit suggests that Sweden is not doing well when it comes to curbing the growing social and health consequences of gambling. The newly released report sharply criticises the…

As the new cabinet led by Prime Minister Rob Jetten prepares to formally take office, plans to introduce a total ban on online gambling advertising are gaining strong public support….

Responses to a Finnish government consultation on the country’s upcoming online gambling sector have painted a sharp divide between operators and organisations representing public interests. The government’s recent consultation attracted…

A newly issued study in the UK finds that television advertisements about gambling drastically increased how often and how likely viewers wagered during live games of the 2022 FIFA World…

Alberta is on track to become the second Canadian province to open its iGaming sector for private operators. Just recently, the province announced that there will be adjustments to the…

The Dutch Gambling Authority, or KSA in short, is taking steps to tackle online betting platforms that allow wagers on political events. Just recently, the gambling regulator reminded the public…

Last week, Sweden’s Svenska Spel recapped its 2025 results. The state-run gambling operator issued its financial reports for Q4 of 2025 as well as the full-year review. The statements showed…

According to the Belgian Association of Gaming Operators, more than two-thirds of online gambling traffic in Belgium is now occurring on unregulated casinos. This has raised serious concerns about player…

Ireland’s new gambling regulator will begin issuing licences from Thursday, 5 February 2026, after the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan, signed an order which kicked off…

Most adults in Sweden continue to gamble at least occasionally, and public confidence in the regulated gambling market is gradually improving. This was shared in a new survey commissioned by…

This week, the Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit or KSA) announced that it will be putting more effort into tackling illegal gambling promotion in sports. It will be done in close…

A new independent report released by the Betting and Gaming Council reports that spending on gambling advertising by Great Britain-licensed online casinos declined over the past year. The decrease comes…

The UK government has launched a public consultation on proposed increases to Gambling Commission licence fees. It has also warned that without the extra funding, the gaming regulator could deplete…

A new peer-reviewed study published in PLOS One is questioning how Nordic governments and the gambling industry measure offshore online gambling. It warns that widely cited figures are uncertain, difficult…

In a recent turn of events, Austria’s Supreme Court has ruled that the so-called ‘loot boxes’ in video games are not a form of gambling under the country’s gambling laws….

Ireland’s Economic and Social Research Institute has recently published a new study, which found that individuals exposed to gambling during childhood are significantly more likely to experience problem gambling as…

This week, the Dutch government announced a significant increase in the fees for gambling licence applications. The changes are scheduled come into effect on April 1, 2026, and will affect…

Over the last couple of years, Norway has gone to great lengths to try to decrease gambling-related harms. However,  in the last three years, the country has seen a significant…

Alberta’s long-awaited online sports betting and iGaming market could launch before the start of the next NFL season. This was hinted at by Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Minister…

GambleAware has revealed the results of its three-year public health campaign aimed at reducing stigma around gambling harm, with an independent evaluation finding that more than 90% of those reached…

With the upcoming changes to the UK’s regulated gambling industry in 2026, some industry representatives are concerned about the potential impact. Industry stakeholders and MPs have warned that the tax…

With the start of 2026, the Dutch Gambling Authority is keeping itself busy. The regulator of the casino sector has recently published its new Supervision Agenda 2026. In the new…

The UK Gambling Commission has escalated its criticism of Big Tech’s role in illegal gambling. The Commission’s Executive Director, Tim Miller, recently accused Meta of misleading regulators about its ability…

The topic of discussing gambling problems remains a challenge in the Netherlands. According to the Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit), a lack of awareness about available support still prevents people from…

With the start of 2026, the Canadian Gaming Association has released an updated Code for Responsible Gaming Advertising. The revised rules reinforce the association’s commitment to responsible marketing practices, whilst…

Illegal streaming of live sport in Great Britain has reached unprecedented levels. A recent report from January 2026 found that these streams expose millions of viewers to malware, data theft…

Austria’s Finance Ministry confirms it’s working on a new draft law to govern the country’s upcoming casino licensing process. However, gambling operators say the proposed direction could lead to entrenching…

A clerical error could cost Estonia millions in untaxed gambling revenue in 2026. The mistake, discovered in amendments to the country’s Gambling Tax Act approved by the Riigikogu in December…