Spain Orders Online Gambling Operators to Match Payment Holder to Player Account
Royal Decree 813/2026 took effect 28 October. Licensed operators must match payment holder to account holder; legacy players have until 28 April 2027.
Danish Gambling Authority Survey Finds Fewer Students Gamble to Win After Classroom Talks
Denmark's gambling regulator surveyed students after school talks: fewer gamble to win money, more men cite entertainment, and license-mark awareness rose.
Sweden's Spelinspektionen Bans Duel.com Operator Immortal Snail LLC
Spelinspektionen banned Immortal Snail LLC, operator of duel.com, from offering gambling in Sweden on 28 October 2026, alongside a ban on Lufilight Ltd.
Italy Delays Land-Based Gambling Reform Once Again
Italy delays land-based gambling reform after the government rejects the latest proposal, extending uncertainty for operators and investors.
Brazil's Online Gambling Market Faces Its Biggest Legal Test Yet
Brazil's Supreme Court will examine constitutionality of online betting laws in a landmark case that could reshape regulated gambling market.
New Zealand Declares War on AI-Powered Gambling Scams
New Zealand targets AI gambling scams and deepfake celebrity ads ahead of launching its regulated online casino market.
Financial Risk Assessments Are Coming to UK Gambling
Financial Risk Assessments are coming to UK gambling. Here's what the Gambling Commission revealed—and why critics remain unconvinced.
Not Everything Played for Money Is a Slot Machine: Why Poker Clubs Deserve a Separate Analysis in Local Council Votes
Slot halls profit from player losses; poker clubs earn only a rake. Why city should separate skill-based poker from slots in gambling votes.
Europe's Gambling Industry Faces a New AML Compliance Era
The EU's AMLA proposes new AML standards for gambling operators, introducing risk-based supervision across Europe's gaming industry.
Europe's Black Market Gambling Boom Hits €91.6 Billion
Illegal online gambling in Europe reached €91.6 billion in 2025, costing EU governments €22.9 billion in lost tax revenue.
Austria's New Gambling License Sets a €10 Million Barrier
Austria unveils new online gambling license rules with a €10M capital requirement ahead of its 2027 regulated market launch.
North Carolina Set to Raise Sports Betting Tax to 23%
North Carolina plans to raise its sports betting tax to 23%, reshaping operator costs and public funding. isn't simply another budget measure.
Georgia's New Gambling License Could Turn It into the Next Malta
Discover how Georgia's new online gambling license could attract global operators with a 5% GGR tax and foreign-only gaming model.
EU Eyes €13.3 Billion Gambling Levy as Budget Pressure Mounts
The European Commission believes an EU gambling tax could generate €13.3 billion, but major industry resistance is already emerging.
Louisiana Targets Gambling-Fueled Abuse With Tough New Betting Law
Louisiana lawmakers approved a bill allowing regulators to ban sports bettors who threaten athletes over gambling outcomes.
The Local Council Gamble: How Romania Triggered a Regulatory Crisis
Romania’s GEO 7/2026 has triggered uncertainty, venue closures, and a sharp decline in slot machines across the country.
Florida Seizes 69 Illegal Slot Machines in Latest Gambling Crackdown
Florida authorities seized 69 illegal slot machines and over $62,000 in cash during raids targeting underground gambling operations.
North Carolina Tightens Ethics Rules as Prediction Markets Expand
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein extended ethics rules to prediction markets, banning employees from using insider information for profit.
ONJN Spent the Last Year Cleaning Up Romania’s Gambling Industry
Romania’s ONJN blacklisted 300 gambling sites, launched new player protections, and expanded enforcement powers in 2025-26.
Indonesia’s Online Gambling Crisis Is Reaching Children Under 10
Indonesia says nearly 200,000 children were exposed to online gambling as authorities intensify crackdowns on illegal betting ads.
Oklahoma Crushes Sweepstakes Casino Loophole After Veto Override
Oklahoma lawmakers overrode Gov. Stitt’s veto to ban sweepstakes casinos and dual-currency gambling platforms statewide.
Unregulated Gambling Is Bigger Than Almost Every Economy on Earth
A new report claims unregulated online gambling generated $5.9 trillion in wagers in 2025. Here’s why the numbers matter.
Oklahoma Blocks Sweepstakes Casino Ban — And Leaves Players in Legal Limbo
Oklahoma vetoed a bill targeting sweepstakes casinos, leaving unregulated gambling apps accessible statewide. Here’s what it really means.
Colorado’s New Betting Rules Hit Credit Cards and Aggressive Ads
Colorado’s new sports betting bill bans credit card deposits and targets risky gambling behavior. Here’s what it really means for players.