Italy’s Sports Decree Signals Betting Ad Reforms
Italy’s Sports Decree allocates €64.5m for Olympic prep and may open the door to relaxing gambling ad ban before September review.
Lithuania Starts Phased Gambling Ad Ban Ahead of 2028
Lithuania limits gambling ads on TV, radio, and online as it begins a phased ban leading to a full advertising ban in 2028.
KSA Launches Regulator 2.0
Dutch KSA unveils Regulator 2.0 for open industry dialogue, stricter licensing, consumer safeguards, and ad ban to fight illegal gambling.
Croatia to Implement New Gambling Law with Stricter Regulations
Croatia’s new gambling law introduces tighter regulations, tax hikes, and advertising restrictions, full implementation by early 2026.
Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority Officially Launches
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) is now fully operational, overseeing compliance, advertising, and player protection.
ZLF Pushes for Complete Gambling Advertising Ban in Serbia
ZLF advocates for a total gambling advertising ban in Serbia, arguing current regulations fail to protect vulnerable individuals from harm.
Bulgaria’s Strict Advertising Ban Drive Out Gambling Operators
Bulgaria’s new gambling advertising restrictions have led to sharp revenue drops for operators, raising concerns about an exodus.
Could the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) Be Granted More Powers?
Dutch gambling regulator KSA may soon gain the power to block unlicensed sites as the government considers tougher reforms.
German Regulator Prohibits Gambling Ads Via Live Streamers
Germany's GGL bans gambling ads via live streamers to protect minors and at-risk players, enhancing player protection rules.
Lithuania Increases Gambling Tax by 2%
Lithuanian parliament approves a 2% increase in gambling tax from 2025 to compensate for lost media revenue from gambling ads.
Belgium Increases Minimum Gambling Age to 21 with New Regulations
Belgium's gambling laws see major changes including raising the minimum age to 21, effective next month.
Dutch Watchdog Questions New Gambling Regulations
Dutch Advisory Board on Regulatory Burden criticizes new gambling regulations as overly complex and possibly ineffective.
Bulgaria Moves to Ban Most Gambling Advertising
Bulgaria's new legislative proposal aims to reduce gambling advertising, echoing broader European trends toward tighter regulation.
Belgium's Over-Regulation Threatens Legal Gambling
A report from Gaming1 warns that Belgium's stringent gambling regulations are pushing players towards illegal sites, undermining market.
Dutch Online Gambling Market Hits 1M Accounts
Significant milestone of over 1 million online gambling accounts in Netherlands, its impact, and the future of digital betting in the country.
Proposed Bulgarian Gambling Legislation Fails to Pass
Recent attempts to amend Bulgaria's gambling laws, including a ban on gambling ads, falter as the majority of MPs abstain.
KSA Demands Sponsorship Details Before Ban
KSA requests details on gambling sponsorships ahead of national ban, highlighting the changing landscape for online casinos in Netherlands.
Germany's Struggle Against the Rising Tide of Black Market Betting
Explore how Germany's gambling laws have fueled a surge in black market betting, with insights from the DSWV's call for regulatory reforms.
AGCOM Fines Google and Twitch for Violating Italy's Gambling Ad Ban
Italy's AGCOM fines Google €2.25m and Twitch €900,000 for breaching the nation's strict ban on gambling ads, holding platforms accountable for content
Spanish Constitutional Court Upholds Gambling Advertising Ban Amid Legal Challenge
Spain's Constitutional Court rejects appeal by Jdigital against advertising restrictions, reaffirming the gambling ad ban
Belgium Enforces Groundbreaking Change in Gambling: Mandatory ID Checks on Machines
Belgium advances in its commitment to responsible gambling, introducing mandatory ID checks for all gambling machines across major regions. Discover the comprehensive changes in the nation's gambling landscape.