https://gamingo.news/Daily news, regulation and analysis on the global gambling, iGaming, casino and sports betting industry, organised by region, from Gamingo News.en https://gamingo.news/onjn-president-change-soare-out-tomescu-romania-gambling-regulator/https://gamingo.news/onjn-president-change-soare-out-tomescu-romania-gambling-regulator/Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:16:25 GMTLucky LouRegulationVlad-Cristian Soare is out and Valentin-Ioan Tomescu takes over ONJN amid scrutiny of Romania’s gambling regulator. https://gamingo.news/europe-gambling-black-market-big-tech/https://gamingo.news/europe-gambling-black-market-big-tech/Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:43:08 GMTLucky LouiGamingEurope’s gambling black market is booming. ONJN, the CJEU and new enforcement are putting Google, Meta and illegal casinos on notice. https://gamingo.news/italy-delays-land-based-gambling-reform-once-again/https://gamingo.news/italy-delays-land-based-gambling-reform-once-again/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:39:25 GMTJerome McNamaraLegislationItaly delays land-based gambling reform after the government rejects the latest proposal, extending uncertainty for operators and investors. https://gamingo.news/brazils-online-gambling-market-faces-its-biggest-legal-test-yet/https://gamingo.news/brazils-online-gambling-market-faces-its-biggest-legal-test-yet/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:20 GMTJerome McNamaraLatam & CaribbeanBrazil's Supreme Court will examine constitutionality of online betting laws in a landmark case that could reshape regulated gambling market. https://gamingo.news/new-zealand-declares-war-on-ai-powered-gambling-scams/https://gamingo.news/new-zealand-declares-war-on-ai-powered-gambling-scams/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:18:16 GMTJerome McNamaraLegalNew Zealand targets AI gambling scams and deepfake celebrity ads ahead of launching its regulated online casino market. https://gamingo.news/romania-gambling-tax-40-percent/https://gamingo.news/romania-gambling-tax-40-percent/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:30:01 GMTLucky LouFinanceRomania's new gambling tax can take up to 40% of large jackpot winnings while the country's gambling regulator faces corruption allegations. https://gamingo.news/cyprus-igaming-market-blueprint/https://gamingo.news/cyprus-igaming-market-blueprint/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:18:01 GMTLucky LouiGamingCyprus generated €1.33 billion in regulated betting turnover in 2025. Lucky Lou examines country's gambling taxes, B2B licensing, EU tax. https://gamingo.news/complete-igaming-license-guide/https://gamingo.news/complete-igaming-license-guide/Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:05:57 GMTLucky LouiGamingNot all iGaming licenses are equal. Lucky Lou breaks down the world's top gambling regulators, exposing which licenses players can trust. https://gamingo.news/uk-financial-risk-assessments-explained/https://gamingo.news/uk-financial-risk-assessments-explained/Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:22:49 GMTJerome McNamaraRegulationFinancial Risk Assessments are coming to UK gambling. Here's what the Gambling Commission revealed—and why critics remain unconvinced. https://gamingo.news/poker-clubs-vs-slot-halls-local-regulation/https://gamingo.news/poker-clubs-vs-slot-halls-local-regulation/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:49:20 GMTJerome McNamaraRegulationSlot halls profit from player losses; poker clubs earn only a rake. Why city should separate skill-based poker from slots in gambling votes. https://gamingo.news/iasi-becomes-romanias-first-county-to-eliminate-slot-machine-venues/https://gamingo.news/iasi-becomes-romanias-first-county-to-eliminate-slot-machine-venues/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:32:56 GMTGamingo NewsroomRegulationIași becomes the first Romanian county where every local authority has decided to remove or ban slot machine venues under new gambling laws. https://gamingo.news/europes-gambling-industry-faces-a-new-aml-compliance-era/https://gamingo.news/europes-gambling-industry-faces-a-new-aml-compliance-era/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:44:49 GMTJerome McNamaraRegulationThe EU's AMLA proposes new AML standards for gambling operators, introducing risk-based supervision across Europe's gaming industry. https://gamingo.news/europes-black-market-gambling-boom-hits-e91-6-billion/https://gamingo.news/europes-black-market-gambling-boom-hits-e91-6-billion/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:52:46 GMTJerome McNamaraEMEAIllegal online gambling in Europe reached €91.6 billion in 2025, costing EU governments €22.9 billion in lost tax revenue. https://gamingo.news/gaming-testing-giants-are-consolidating-should-operators-be-concerned/https://gamingo.news/gaming-testing-giants-are-consolidating-should-operators-be-concerned/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:44:40 GMTMatthew SpearBusinessVisualize acquires eCOGRA, expanding its gaming compliance portfolio after BMM Testlabs and reshaping the testing sector. https://gamingo.news/austrias-new-gambling-license-sets-a-e10-million-barrier/https://gamingo.news/austrias-new-gambling-license-sets-a-e10-million-barrier/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:05:07 GMTJerome McNamaraRegulationAustria unveils new online gambling license rules with a €10M capital requirement ahead of its 2027 regulated market launch. https://gamingo.news/north-carolina-set-to-raise-sports-betting-tax-to-23/https://gamingo.news/north-carolina-set-to-raise-sports-betting-tax-to-23/Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:33:34 GMTJerome McNamaraNorth AmericaNorth Carolina plans to raise its sports betting tax to 23%, reshaping operator costs and public funding. isn't simply another budget measure. https://gamingo.news/georgias-new-gambling-license-could-turn-it-into-the-next-malta/https://gamingo.news/georgias-new-gambling-license-could-turn-it-into-the-next-malta/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:54:01 GMTJerome McNamaraEMEADiscover how Georgia's new online gambling license could attract global operators with a 5% GGR tax and foreign-only gaming model. https://gamingo.news/eu-eyes-e13-3-billion-gambling-levy-as-budget-pressure-mounts/https://gamingo.news/eu-eyes-e13-3-billion-gambling-levy-as-budget-pressure-mounts/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:21 GMTJerome McNamaraFinanceThe European Commission believes an EU gambling tax could generate €13.3 billion, but major industry resistance is already emerging. https://gamingo.news/louisiana-targets-gambling-fueled-abuse-with-tough-new-betting-law/https://gamingo.news/louisiana-targets-gambling-fueled-abuse-with-tough-new-betting-law/Sun, 31 May 2026 08:13:42 GMTJerome McNamaraLegislationLouisiana lawmakers approved a bill allowing regulators to ban sports bettors who threaten athletes over gambling outcomes. https://gamingo.news/the-local-council-gamble-how-romania-triggered-a-regulatory-crisis/https://gamingo.news/the-local-council-gamble-how-romania-triggered-a-regulatory-crisis/Sun, 31 May 2026 08:02:37 GMTJerome McNamaraiGamingRomania’s GEO 7/2026 has triggered uncertainty, venue closures, and a sharp decline in slot machines across the country. https://gamingo.news/florida-seizes-69-illegal-slot-machines-in-latest-gambling-crackdown/https://gamingo.news/florida-seizes-69-illegal-slot-machines-in-latest-gambling-crackdown/Sun, 31 May 2026 07:42:17 GMTJerome McNamaraLegalFlorida authorities seized 69 illegal slot machines and over $62,000 in cash during raids targeting underground gambling operations. https://gamingo.news/north-carolina-tightens-ethics-rules-as-prediction-markets-expand/https://gamingo.news/north-carolina-tightens-ethics-rules-as-prediction-markets-expand/Sun, 31 May 2026 07:23:46 GMTJerome McNamaraLegislationNorth Carolina Governor Josh Stein extended ethics rules to prediction markets, banning employees from using insider information for profit. https://gamingo.news/onjn-spent-the-last-year-cleaning-up-romanias-gambling-industry/https://gamingo.news/onjn-spent-the-last-year-cleaning-up-romanias-gambling-industry/Sat, 16 May 2026 12:59:16 GMTJerome McNamaraiGamingRomania’s ONJN blacklisted 300 gambling sites, launched new player protections, and expanded enforcement powers in 2025-26. https://gamingo.news/indonesias-online-gambling-crisis-is-reaching-children-under-10/https://gamingo.news/indonesias-online-gambling-crisis-is-reaching-children-under-10/Sat, 16 May 2026 12:35:32 GMTJerome McNamaraLegalIndonesia says nearly 200,000 children were exposed to online gambling as authorities intensify crackdowns on illegal betting ads. https://gamingo.news/ontario-launches-one-click-gambling-lockout-across-all-licensed-sites/https://gamingo.news/ontario-launches-one-click-gambling-lockout-across-all-licensed-sites/Sat, 16 May 2026 12:16:06 GMTAmanda PorterRegulationOntario launched BetGuard, a province-wide self-exclusion tool blocking access to all regulated gambling sites with one request. https://gamingo.news/oklahoma-crushes-sweepstakes-casino-loophole-after-veto-override/https://gamingo.news/oklahoma-crushes-sweepstakes-casino-loophole-after-veto-override/Sat, 16 May 2026 11:33:02 GMTJerome McNamaraLegislationOklahoma lawmakers overrode Gov. Stitt’s veto to ban sweepstakes casinos and dual-currency gambling platforms statewide. https://gamingo.news/unregulated-gambling-is-bigger-than-almost-every-economy-on-earth/https://gamingo.news/unregulated-gambling-is-bigger-than-almost-every-economy-on-earth/Sat, 16 May 2026 11:07:16 GMTJerome McNamaraiGamingA new report claims unregulated online gambling generated $5.9 trillion in wagers in 2025. Here’s why the numbers matter. https://gamingo.news/oklahoma-blocks-sweepstakes-casino-ban-and-leaves-players-in-legal-limbo/https://gamingo.news/oklahoma-blocks-sweepstakes-casino-ban-and-leaves-players-in-legal-limbo/Sat, 16 May 2026 10:47:50 GMTJerome McNamaraLegislationOklahoma vetoed a bill targeting sweepstakes casinos, leaving unregulated gambling apps accessible statewide. Here’s what it really means. https://gamingo.news/colorados-new-betting-rules-hit-credit-cards-and-aggressive-ads/https://gamingo.news/colorados-new-betting-rules-hit-credit-cards-and-aggressive-ads/Sat, 16 May 2026 10:10:16 GMTJerome McNamaraLegislationColorado’s new sports betting bill bans credit card deposits and targets risky gambling behavior. Here’s what it really means for players. https://gamingo.news/romanias-class-ii-license-the-compliance-backbone-powering-europes-igaming-supply-chain/https://gamingo.news/romanias-class-ii-license-the-compliance-backbone-powering-europes-igaming-supply-chain/Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:51:56 GMTAmanda PorterBusinessRomania Class II license explained: costs, process, & why B2B iGaming suppliers need it in 2026. Full compliance guide and strategy insights. https://gamingo.news/eu-igaming-evolution-2016-2026-from-monopolies-to-regulated-chaos/https://gamingo.news/eu-igaming-evolution-2016-2026-from-monopolies-to-regulated-chaos/Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:30:17 GMTJerome McNamaraiGamingFrom monopolies to over-regulation, Europe reshaped iGaming in 10 years. Discover key changes, challenges, and why Romania stands out in 2026. https://gamingo.news/latvia-moves-gambling-supervision-to-tax-authority/https://gamingo.news/latvia-moves-gambling-supervision-to-tax-authority/Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:26:10 GMTJerome McNamaraFinanceLatvia folds its gambling regulator into the State Revenue Service from April 2026, unifying licensing, compliance and tax oversight. https://gamingo.news/south-africa-launches-gambling-verification-portal-to-fight-unlicensed-operators/https://gamingo.news/south-africa-launches-gambling-verification-portal-to-fight-unlicensed-operators/Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:57:14 GMTJerome McNamaraAfricaSouth Africa’s NGB launches a “Verified Operators” portal listing licensed gambling brands, aiding public checks & enforcement. https://gamingo.news/mexicos-50-gambling-tax-shock-channelisation-at-risk-world-cup-tailwinds-ahead/https://gamingo.news/mexicos-50-gambling-tax-shock-channelisation-at-risk-world-cup-tailwinds-ahead/Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:32:23 GMTJerome McNamaraLatam & CaribbeanMexico’s IEPS gambling tax jumps to 50% in 2026. AIEJA warns of black-market growth, yet World Cup 2026 could boost legal betting. https://gamingo.news/lithuanias-2029-player-card-cashless-gambling-total-tracking-new-compliance-era/https://gamingo.news/lithuanias-2029-player-card-cashless-gambling-total-tracking-new-compliance-era/Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:52:37 GMTJerome McNamaraFinanceLithuania plans mandatory player cards for all gambling by 2029, phasing out cash and enabling cross-operator monitoring. https://gamingo.news/colombia-launches-regulated-keno-with-blockchain-tickets/https://gamingo.news/colombia-launches-regulated-keno-with-blockchain-tickets/Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:02:34 GMTJerome McNamaraLatam & CaribbeanColjuegos launches regulated Keno nationwide with blockchain ticketing, four regional operators and fast draws—projected COP 500bn. https://gamingo.news/mga-cancels-winzon-licence-because-tier-1-still-requires-compliance/https://gamingo.news/mga-cancels-winzon-licence-because-tier-1-still-requires-compliance/Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:12:11 GMTJerome McNamaraLegalMalta Gaming Authority cancels Winzon licence, issues €147K penalty and refunds. What went wrong—and why Tier 1 licences still fail. https://gamingo.news/lagos-just-taxed-the-moment-of-joy-with-5/https://gamingo.news/lagos-just-taxed-the-moment-of-joy-with-5/Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:08:12 GMTJerome McNamaraFinanceLagos now deducts 5% WHT from online betting net winnings at payout on Lagos-licensed platforms—remitted to LIRS. https://gamingo.news/france-switches-on-jonum/https://gamingo.news/france-switches-on-jonum/Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:16:06 GMTJerome McNamaraRegulationFrance activates JONUM: a 3-year ANJ-supervised regime for Web3 games with digital items—strict KYC, limits, warnings, and no cash winnings. https://gamingo.news/malaysias-next-anti-gambling-law/https://gamingo.news/malaysias-next-anti-gambling-law/Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:44:37 GMTJerome McNamaraLegislationMalaysia is drafting a new law to tackle illegal gambling and online betting. Expect tougher blocking and tighter inter-agency enforcement. https://gamingo.news/spains-igaming-reset-in-2026/https://gamingo.news/spains-igaming-reset-in-2026/Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:14:05 GMTJerome McNamaraLegislationSpain is gearing up for stricter iGaming controls: cross-operator limits, tougher ad warnings, and public-health-led risk detection. https://gamingo.news/maine-moves-to-ban-sweepstakes-casinos/https://gamingo.news/maine-moves-to-ban-sweepstakes-casinos/Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:15:17 GMTJerome McNamaraNorth AmericaMaine lawmakers advanced LD 2007 to ban online sweepstakes casino games. Here’s the definition, fines, license risks, and what comes next. https://gamingo.news/nigerias-gambling-standoff-2026-could-finally-deliver-a-playable-rulebook/https://gamingo.news/nigerias-gambling-standoff-2026-could-finally-deliver-a-playable-rulebook/Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:16:15 GMTJerome McNamaraAfricaTinubu rejected Nigeria’s Central Gaming Bill after a 2024 Supreme Court ruling. Here’s what the state–federal standoff means. https://gamingo.news/polands-protective-monopoly-isnt-stopping-the-black-market-its-capping-control/https://gamingo.news/polands-protective-monopoly-isnt-stopping-the-black-market-its-capping-control/Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:19:53 GMTJerome McNamaraiGamingPoland’s online casino monopoly faces rising illegal play. Here’s the channelisation story, tax pressure, and what reform could change. https://gamingo.news/a-1-eu-igaming-levy-brussels-just-put-online-gambling-on-the-budget-menu/https://gamingo.news/a-1-eu-igaming-levy-brussels-just-put-online-gambling-on-the-budget-menu/Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:45:41 GMTJerome McNamaraFinanceVictor Negrescu backs an EU-wide online gambling levy. What it means for operators, taxes, black market risk, and EU budget politics. https://gamingo.news/armenia-gambling-law-reform/https://gamingo.news/armenia-gambling-law-reform/Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:26:32 GMTGamingo NewsroomLegislationArmenia advances a bill to streamline gambling monitoring with real-time oversight, appeals clarity, and court safeguards. https://gamingo.news/greece-tightens-illegal-gambling-laws/https://gamingo.news/greece-tightens-illegal-gambling-laws/Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:52:33 GMTGamingo NewsroomLegislationGreece plans new laws to crack down on illegal gambling, with tough fines and prison terms. Operators and players risk severe penalties. https://gamingo.news/canadian-senators-urge-ban-on-all-sports-betting-ads/https://gamingo.news/canadian-senators-urge-ban-on-all-sports-betting-ads/Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:59:13 GMTJerome McNamaraLegislationOver 40 Canadian senators call for a full ban on sports betting advertising, citing public health risks and urging federal intervention. https://gamingo.news/lithuania-tightens-domain-blocking-to-combat-illegal-gambling/https://gamingo.news/lithuania-tightens-domain-blocking-to-combat-illegal-gambling/Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:53:41 GMTJerome McNamaraLegislationLithuania accelerates efforts to block illegal gambling and fraudulent domains as state agencies push for faster digital crime prevention. https://gamingo.news/openbet-integrates-txodds-fusion-platform/https://gamingo.news/openbet-integrates-txodds-fusion-platform/Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:29:17 GMTJerome McNamaraPartnersOpenBet partners with TxOdds to integrate the Fusion data platform, boosting pricing accuracy and sportsbook performance.