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The National Betting Authority of Cyprus is preparing a new regulatory approach that would bring gambling technology suppliers under direct supervision for the first time. The move comes as the island strengthens its position as a European hub for gaming businesses while facing growing pressure to improve transparency and consumer protection. Panagiotis Trisokkas, President of […]
The Court of First Instance of Curaçao has ruled in favour of a Curaçao-licensed operator following a claim by a player based in Saudi Arabia seeking to recover $7.8 million in gambling losses. Though the court acknowledged that each claim should be considered on a case-by-case basis, the decision is significant for operators carrying a […]
A senior leader from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is to join the Gambling Commission’s Executive Team. Sarah Fox will be seconded from DCMS to lead the Commission’s Policy and Research and Statistics functions and National Lottery regulation. The announcement follows recent changes in the senior team at the Gambling Commission, […]
Playson has entered Alberta’s regulated iGaming market after launching its content with Betty Casino, expanding the supplier’s presence in Canada beyond Ontario. Betty Casino, a Canadian online casino brand active in Ontario and Alberta, becomes Playson’s first operator partner in Alberta. The launch extends the companies’ existing collaboration following their partnership in Ontario. Players in […]
Global Gaming Solutions has launched a new Internal Audit and Assurance service for regulated iGaming firms and appointed Hannah McCune as Head of Internal Audit and Assurance, the company said in a press release. McCune previously worked at the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (IOM GSC) as an Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Counter Terrorist-Financing (CTF) Inspector, […]
SoftConstruct said Karine Hakobyan, its General Legal Counsel, has joined the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL). IMGL is an international organisation that brings together gaming lawyers, regulators, academics, and industry professionals to exchange knowledge and discuss legal and regulatory developments in the gaming sector, according to the company. “As the gaming and technology sectors […]
PopOK Gaming has obtained certification to operate in Portugal’s regulated iGaming market, the supplier said in a statement. The company did not specify which products were certified, the certifying test lab, or the timing of the approval beyond describing it as newly obtained. PopOK Gaming said the certification supports its strategy to expand across regulated […]
ThrillTech has been granted a Category A1 Manufacturer’s Licence by the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC), opening the door for the supplier to offer its ThrillPots side-bet jackpot product to regulated iGaming operators in Greece. Giles Potter, Chief Marketing Officer at ThrillTech, said: “As we continue to expand internationally, we’re especially proud of this approval, as […]
In Estonia, there has been an increase in the number of gambling advertisements in recent years and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications is seeking to strike a balance between the freedom to conduct business and consumer protection. Diana Lints from the Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (TTJA) said almost half of […]
The platform provider says the standards support regulated iGaming and event wagering market access. Bede Gaming has secured GLI-19 and GLI-33 certifications, following testing and certification by eCOGRA, the company said. The company said the two standards are used across a range of regulated markets and are recognised in jurisdictions including the UK, Denmark, Malta […]
BC.GAME has launched in Ghana following regulatory approval to offer sports betting and online casino products. The operator is now live through a dedicated Ghanaian domain, bcgame.com.gh. The launch follows approval from the Gaming Commission of Ghana, which regulates and supervises games of chance in the country. BC.GAME said its Ghana operation includes clearer navigation, […]
CT Interactive has received certification for 10 additional game titles under the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) regulatory framework, further strengthening the company’s presence across regulated markets. With this latest approval, the company’s portfolio of MGA-certified games has grown to 111 titles, reaffirming its commitment to delivering high-quality, fully compliant gaming content to licensed operators. […]
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has fined Keno Vic Pty Ltd $75,000 for allowing a self-excluded player to gamble. “Self-exclusion is a powerful and practical step for people to manage their gambling. It enables individuals to block access to venues or online platforms, whether for a short break or permanently and helps […]
UK Gambling Commission Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs) are moving ahead in stages, even as parts of the sector continue to question the approach. In an opinion piece, Lee Hills, CEO of iGaming regulatory advisory service SolutionsHub, argues operators should separate the ongoing policy debate from the immediate operational work needed to implement the regime. The […]
During the second quarter of 2026, the Swedish Gambling Authority continued its work against operators suspected of offering games without a Swedish license. New regulatory cases were initiated and several operators corrected themselves during the processing, which means that the regulatory cases were closed without further action. This shows how important it is for […]
One of the largest prediction market websites has been threatened with court action if it does not geoblock Ireland, the head of the Irish gambling regulator has said. Prediction markets are platforms where users can trade bets and gamble cryptocurrency on sports, the financial sector, politics and more, including events relating to the war in […]
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has observed a pattern of websites impersonating MGA-licensed operators and misleading consumers into believing that they are licensed, regulated or otherwise authorised by the Authority in accordance with the Gaming Act (Chapter 583 of the Laws of Malta) and the regulatory instruments issued thereunder. In light of this, the MGA […]
Supplier secures AGLC registration and extends its Canadian footprint beyond Ontario, where it has been live since 2022. Greentube has gone live in Alberta on the day the province opened as a newly regulated iGaming market, marking the supplier’s first launch in the jurisdiction. The NOVOMATIC Digital Gaming and Entertainment division said it completed regulatory […]
Finland has submitted technical gambling regulations covering a regulatory data vault and the Official Control Signing Service (OCSS) to the EU’s Technical Regulation Information System (TRIS) on 10 July. According to the notified documents, operators must submit signed gaming and player-account data to the authority through a secure SFTP data vault in a prescribed format. […]
Under the theme “Perspectives,” a total of 43 compliance staff members from the Merkur Group across various countries gathered from 30 June to 1 July to further develop compliance processes in a sustainable manner. Colleagues from Germany, Spain, England, Malta, Australia and the US traveled to the two-day meeting at Benkhausen Castle, the in-house […]