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The Isle of Man government has published its updated National Risk Assessment (NRA) for the gambling sector. The assessment identifies key threats of Money Laundering (ML) to the island’s Gambling sector (both Terrestrial and Online) and the materiality and impact of those threats. Both terrestrial and online gambling have been given a risk rating, with […]
Wiebe Ruttenberg has joined the Board of Directors of the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) on March 1. As a member of the Board of Directors, he will be responsible for Digital Transformation. Wiebe Ruttenberg has experience as a board advisor at Bunq and SecAlliance and as a guest lecturer in Operational & Cyber Resilience at […]
The Swedish Parliament (Riksdagen) has adopted an expanded credit ban under the Gambling Act (2018:1138). The amendments enter into force on 1 May 2026, with no transitional period. Key consequences include: • A de facto credit card ban for gambling as license holders and agents are prohibited from permitting or facilitating gambling financed through […]
A wave of Romanian mayors has followed the example set by Slatina’s mayor, who recently announced plans to eliminate gambling halls from his city under newly amended legislation. While the political signal is growing louder, the decisive vote belongs to local councils – and gambling operators are unlikely to retreat without resistance. On February […]
Crypto.com has announced another regulatory milestone: its EU MiCA regulated entity has received a Limited Financial Institutions licence from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). The approval allows the company to continue delivering its full suite of stablecoin services – qualifying as payment services – across the European Union, without disruption. This additional licence […]
CertiIQ™, a RegTech platform created to offer a unified source of truth for certification, audit, and regulatory compliance, has announced its entry into the iGaming sector today. CertiIQ™ consolidates test reports, monitors certification and audit expiration dates, and facilitates secure collaboration among stakeholders. It also provides live RTP monitoring, asset integrity verification through API, workflows […]
When the 2024 annual report on the French gambling market was published, Isabelle Flaque-Pierrotin, Chair of the French National Gaming Authority (ANJ), stated: “The French market is growing at a pace comparable to that of the major European markets. While operators were particularly active in 2024 due to major sporting events, the first few months […]
The Danish Gambling Authority has published a new gudiance on responsible gambling, which is targeted licence holders who offer betting and online casino. The guidance reviews the rules on responsible gambling and also contain interpretations on how, as a licence holder who offers betting and online casino, can meet the requirements to offer gambling in […]
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has warned that the incoming British tax hikes will boost black market activity. Based on a new polling by Anacta reported in February 2026, there are concerns that proposed UK government gambling strategies, particularly regarding increased taxes, could contradict their intended harm-reduction goals. While ministers have launched a […]
Ahead of the HIPTHER Prague Summit 2026, we speak with Džangar Jesenov, Head of Compliance at Endorphina, to explore how the company approaches regulatory excellence, market expansion, and certification in an increasingly complex global iGaming landscape – and how strong compliance frameworks support sustainable growth across Tier-1 European markets. You have been leading Endorphina’s […]
The French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) has issued a strict warning against prediction markets. Regulators firmly classify these digital platforms as illegal gambling operations. The success of prediction market platforms is growing, particularly since the 2024 US presidential election. By offering users the opportunity to bet on predictions of political, sporting or geopolitical events, these […]
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) strongly supports government plans to ban Premier League clubs from accepting sponsorships from gambling operators lacking a UK licence. A Betting and Gaming Council Spokesperson said: “The Betting and Gaming Council welcomes the Government’s plan to act to stop Premier League clubs accepting sponsorship from gambling operators that do […]
Tabcorp Holdings Limited (Tabcorp) has paid a $158,400 penalty for taking online in-play sports bets, which is illegal in Australia. An Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigation found Tabcorp accepted 426 in-play bets across 32 tennis matches between February 2024 and June 2025. Online in-play betting, wagers made on a sporting event after […]
Licensed online gambling groups operating in both the United Kingdom and Germany are subject to two distinct anti-money laundering (AML) supervisory architectures. The distinction is reflected in the allocation of statutory responsibility, the structure of reporting obligations, and the implementation of monitoring mechanisms under law. This article presents a structural mapping of these frameworks based […]
Legal commentary from Richard Bradley, partner at licensing law firm Poppleston Allen, on the most recent news from Lisa Nandy & co. While the news that the DCMS is launching a consultation this spring on unlicensed operators’ sponsorship of sport teams in the UK may initially seem possible to have a negative impact on advertising […]
The UK Government is consulting on a proposed ban that would prevent unlicensed gambling companies from sponsoring UK sports teams, a move designed to protect consumers from unregulated operators. The ministers are deeply concerned about the dangers posed by the unlicensed gambling market, which has been linked to organised crime. Unlicensed operators do not […]
Mindway AI, a leader in player protection solutions, has announced the attainment of SOC 2 Type 2 certification, further bolstering its commitment to data security and privacy. Combined with its existing ISO 27001 certification, Mindway AI now offers an exceptional security framework, committed to safeguarding client information. ISO 27001 certification has previously ensured that […]
Gambling seems to be becoming increasingly accepted in the society. A quarter of Dutch people (24%) indicate that people in their social circle consider gambling normal behaviour. Strikingly, men consider gambling normal more often than women: 32% (men) versus 16% (women). This normalisation leads to more people gambling, and it makes it more difficult […]
Expanse Studios, the gaming content subsidiary of Golden Matrix Group Inc., announced the official launch of its proprietary game portfolio in the Belgian regulated market. The Studios’ premium slot and table game titles are now live on the Meridianbet.be platform, marking a strategic milestone in the Studios’ international distribution roadmap. The launch follows the […]
Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately $822 million on sports and events in December 2025, according to a recent report from the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG). This total reflects an approximate 3% year-over-year decrease compared to December 2024, marking a slight pullback in betting activity. Despite the decrease in handle, the report highlights that the […]