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.
Cyprus Illegal Gambling Push: NBA Eyes AI Player Protection as Blocking List Passes 22,600
Cyprus's betting regulator wants tougher action on illegal gambling and smarter player protection. What is concrete: 22,660 blocked sites and a 2026 plan.
New Jersey Makes Player-Risk Monitoring Mandatory for Online Casinos and Sportsbooks
New Jersey now requires online casinos and sportsbooks to flag at-risk players with set triggers, intervene in three phases and stop marketing to them.
Ontario Launches One-Click Gambling Lockout Across All Licensed Sites
Ontario launched BetGuard, a province-wide self-exclusion tool blocking access to all regulated gambling sites with one request.
Spain’s iGaming “Reset” in 2026
Spain is gearing up for stricter iGaming controls: cross-operator limits, tougher ad warnings, and public-health-led risk detection.
EGBA Hails EU’s First Standard for Gambling Harm Detection
Europe approves its first gambling harm detection standard, marking a milestone for player protection and industry responsibility.
Betsson Ordered to Repay €500K to Addicted Gambler
Sweden’s Supreme Court orders Betsson to repay €500,000 to a problem gambler, raising questions about responsible gaming failures.
AGA’s New Digital Resource for Responsible Gambling
AGA’s new Play Smart Consumer Hub—interactive tools, quizzes, and resources to support responsible play. Stay in control and game smart.
DGOJ renews advisory council & unveils Safe Gambling Program
Spain’s gambling regulator renews advisory body and drafts Safe Gambling Program 2026–2030, focusing on player protection.
SGA Bans Curaçao-Based Simba NV for Unlicensed Gambling
Sweden's Gambling Authority bans Curaçao operator Simba NV for targeting Swedish players via default IP, sites like Betblast and SlotMonster.
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.
Mindway AI Partners with BetComply
Mindway AI joins forces with BetComply to enhance safer gambling tools like GameScanner, boosting player protection across global markets.
Videoslots Fined €1.09M by Swedish Regulator
Swedish Gambling Authority fines Videoslots €1.09M for failing to protect players from excessive gambling.
PFA NI Partners with Gamban to Tackle Gambling Harm
PFA Northern Ireland partners with Gamban to offer gambling harm protection tools for professional footballers.
Romania’s ONJN Enforces Stricter Self-Exclusion Measures
ONJN enforces a single-account self-exclusion rule, closing a loophole that allowed players to bypass gambling bans.
EGBA Welcomes GREF Support for New European Standard
GREF welcome and backs EGBA’s initiative to create a new European standard for online gambling harm markers by 2025.
BAGO Calls for Stricter Measures Against Black-Market
BAGO urges tougher action against illegal gambling in Belgium, highlighting risks to young players and proposing stricter regulations.
Dutch Gambling Act Review Criticizes Shortfalls
A Dutch review critiques the Gambling Act, citing insufficient player protection and responsible gambling measures.
German Gambling Regulator Celebrates Success
Germany’s gambling regulator, GGL, lauds regulatory success despite industry critiques over black market concerns.
Norway to Cap Electronic Bingo Loss Limits by 2025
Norway will implement new laws on electronic bingo loss limits and game registration, aiming for better player protection by 2025.
Malta Gaming Authority Suspends Goldwin's License Amid Regulatory Breaches
Malta Gaming Authority suspends Goldwin's gaming license due to regulatory breaches, mandating player access and refunds.
Westcasino Operator Suspended by MGA
The MGA suspends Westcasino operator Goldwin for anti-player behavior, citing regulatory violations and breaches.
UNLV and Playtech Collaborate to Promote Responsible Gambling
UNLV and Playtech partner to leverage AI and machine learning, advancing research in responsible gambling and player protection.
Netherlands Introduces New Online Gambling Regulations
New Dutch regulations aim to enhance online gambling safety with deposit limits, real-time monitoring, and support services.