Netherlands’ KSA unveils new exploitation licence
KSA introduces a new exploitation licence for gaming venues, emphasizing fixed-terms, transparency and stronger oversight from 2026.
AGCO Gets Serious: Ontario Shuts Down Unlicensed Slots
Ontario’s AGCO revokes lottery sellers for unlicensed slot machines and fines Casino Days $54K for misleading welcome bonus terms.
Ukraine Rolls Out National iGaming Monitoring System
Ukraine plans a real‑time iGaming monitoring system under new regulator PlayCity to boost tax collection, and illegal gambling markets.
President Marcos Considers Online Gambling Ban
President Marcos is reviewing online gambling in the Philippines, weighing tighter rules or a full ban amid growing social pressure.
New Zealand Online Casino Bill Regulate & License Gambling
New Zealand introduces legislation to regulate online casinos, license operators, and curb offshore gambling, prioritizing tax revenue.
Sri Lanka to Form Gambling Regulatory Authority
Sri Lanka drafts new gambling law to create a centralized authority ensuring transparency, oversight, and better revenue control.
GRAI and Belgian Gaming Commission Forge MoU
Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority inks MoU with Belgian Gaming Commission, boosting information sharing across Europe’s markets.
Great Canadian Entertainment Fined Again by AGCO
AGCO hits Great Canadian Entertainment with a $151K fine for allowing minors access to Ontario casinos, marking its second fine in a month.
Botswana Licenses Bookmakers
Botswana awards 10 bookmaker licenses, drives economic growth, and urges AI use to enhance gambling regulation and protect players.
Betca Deletes Gambling Ad from Mobile Game After KSA Warning
Betca swiftly removed a gambling ad from Tiny Tower after KSA intervention, avoiding penalties while reinforcing its advertising safeguards.
Isle of Man GSC Clarifies Offshore Gambling Limits
Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission reasserts its duties, clarifies offshore limits, and emphasizes AML compliance.
Black Cube Defends Evolution Report Despite Court Rejections
Black Cube stands by its Evolution investigation, promising new evidence after US courts dismissed its initial report as lacking veracity.
Videoslots Fined €1.09M by Swedish Regulator
Swedish Gambling Authority fines Videoslots €1.09M for failing to protect players from excessive gambling.
Spelinspektionen Launches Study to Modernize Charity Gambling
Swedish regulator Spelinspektionen initiates a study to assess and update charity gambling laws amid evolving market conditions.
Brazil's SPA Launches 2025–2026 Agenda
Brazil’s SPA outlines 2025–2026 betting agenda with a focus on player exclusion databases and safer gambling initiatives.
The Visualize Group to Acquire BMM Testlabs
The Visualize Group will acquire BMM Testlabs, with CEO Martin Storm staying on and new plans for global expansion and employee ownership.
Rotterdam Court Orders Betsson to Repay €385K
A Dutch court orders Betsson to repay €385K to a customer who gambled on unlicensed platforms before 2021 regulation.
Germany Urged to Appoint Gambling Prosecutor
DSWV calls on Germany’s government to appoint a specialized gambling prosecutor and boost legal market competitiveness.
Black Market Traced to Curaçao, Anjouan, and Skin Betting
Spelinspektionen flags Curaçao, Anjouan, and skin betting as key sources of unlicensed gambling targeting Swedish players.
EUROMAT Urges Croatia to Delay Gambling Law
EUROMAT urges Croatia to halt its new Gambling Act, claiming it breaches EU rules on mandatory notification and transparency.
ANJ Approves Most Casino Plans to Curb Excessive Gambling
ANJ reviews action plans against gambling harm. All but one casino’s proposal approved, aiming to curb underage and excessive gambling.
KSA Warns Dutch Media Over Illegal Gambling Ads
The Dutch Gambling Authority flags media for promoting unlicensed casinos, urges better compliance and public awareness.
German Online Gambling Faces 10-Hour Blackout
A LUGAS system failure caused a 10-hour outage for legal German online gambling operators, sparking industry criticism.
Isle of Man Authorities Raid iGaming Firms
Authorities raided two Isle of Man iGaming firms in a major money laundering probe, arresting two individuals in central Douglas.