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The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) welcomes the publication of the European standard on markers of harm in gambling (EN 18144), on 31 May 2026, through the national standardisation bodies of the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN). EGBA and its members support the standard as an important voluntary baseline for identifying risky gambling […]
Finland’s Ministry of the Interior has published a draft regulation for public consultation that would set detailed product-level requirements for gambling offered by holders of Finnish gambling licences. The regulation is proposed to enter into force on 1 July 2027, as Finland prepares for its new licensing regime. The draft introduces maximum stakes across electronic […]
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has launched a major new five-point plan to crack down on the growing illegal gambling black market, warning that failure to act will expose consumers to fraud, criminality and gambling-related harm. The standards body, which represents around 90% of the regulated UK betting and gaming industry, is calling […]
The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) announced the appointment of Ciarán Carruthers as Chief Executive Officer. Ciarán Carruthers brings extensive experience across global luxury resort and gaming sectors and joins from Crown Resorts in Australia, where he served as Chief Executive Officer. He joins GCGRA at a pivotal moment in the development of […]
Fifty iGaming operators have submitted applications to enter the new, regulated Finnish market when it goes live July 1, 2027. It currently takes an estimated six months to process applications. It has been possible to apply for gambling licences since 1.3.2026. The National Police Board’s Gambling Administration has so far received 50 applications. After […]
Himalayan Harmony Group (HHG) has announced its 2026 portfolio of Nepal online casino brands, introducing six platforms that operate under Curacao Gaming Licenses with native Nepali language interfaces and integrated local payment options through eSewa and Khalti. The Kathmandu-based management entity oversees and partners with the following six online casino brands: 8MBets Online Casino […]
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has informed operators that it is launching a new compliance review into content marketing. The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) published an enforcement notice addressed to all companies in the gambling industry. It stipulates that no marketing content should have a strong appeal to people under 18. Starting June […]
Digitain has obtained a licence from the Danish gambling regulatory authority, marking another major step in the company’s regulated market expansion across Europe. The licence grants Digitain the right to supply live games within the regulated Danish market. This approval marks another significant milestone in Digitain’s strategic expansion across regulated jurisdictions. It reinforces Digitain’s […]
BETER has secured a license in Kentucky, expanding the availability of its Setka Cup table tennis and ESportsBattle betting content to a ninth US state. The approval was granted by the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming (KHRG), the state regulator. The Kentucky approval adds to BETER’s existing US footprint in Florida, New Jersey, Colorado, Arizona, […]
BETER has received approval from the Illinois Gaming Board to add its exclusive Setka Cup table tennis product to the state’s Sports Wagering catalog, expanding its regulated US footprint into Illinois. The approval allows licensed Illinois operators to offer Setka Cup content, including live data and live streams, according to the company. BETER said the […]
Armenia accelerated one of the most aggressive gambling regulatory reforms in Eurasia after approving new measures to control digital platforms, advertising, payments and financial supervision across the betting sector. The strategy promoted by the government of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan aims to strengthen legal gambling operations, increase fiscal oversight and tighten control over offshore […]
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has officially extended the deadline for licensed remote operators to implement Phase 2 of the new deposit limit regulations. In October 2025 the first phase of improvements to tools that help consumers to manage their gambling were introduced in the Remote Technical Standards (RTS) with the second phase due […]
Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has secured approval from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) for the distribution of its games in the regulated Philippine market. The approval was achieved through close cooperation between Playson and its aggregation partner, Light & Wonder, enabling Playson’s portfolio to be made available to licensed operators […]
Erika Spiteri Bailey, the Senior Executive of Business Intelligence & Data Analytics at the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), has been officially appointed as the Co-Chair of the InfoStat Working Group within the Gambling Regulators European Forum (GREF). Erika Spiteri Bailey will serve in this role alongside Anssi Airas, representing the National Police Board of […]
Play’n GO has been granted a licence to supply online gaming content in Alberta, as the province prepares to launch its regulated online market later this year. The licence was awarded by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Commission (AGLC). Play’n GO said the approval allows it to provide its online casino games to licensed […]
Brazilian courts persist in denying SPRIBE’s injunction efforts as Aviator Studio achieves another two-instance triumph in São Paulo. Aviator Studio achieved another legal triumph in Brazil as São Paulo courts denied further injunction requests submitted by SPRIBE in cases directly involving Aviator Studio. Significantly, the recent decisions relate to the direct legal contention between Aviator […]
The Dutch Gaming Authority is intensifying its supervision of advertising and sports betting during the World Cup this summer. Prior to the World Cup, Dutch license holders were specifically reminded by letter of the applicable rules regarding advertising and betting offers. In the letter, the KSA points out, among other things, the ban on […]
The Isle of Man’s Data Asset Foundations legislation has received Royal Assent, bringing into law what the government and partners describe as the world’s first statutory framework for recognising and managing governed data assets. With Royal Assent granted, the programme moves into implementation. Digital Isle of Man said the next phase includes developing a Data […]
The Mill Adventure has obtained GLI-19 certification as it prepares to enter regulated online gaming in Ontario, a key step in the platform provider’s North American expansion plans. The company said the certification supports technical compliance requirements common across regulated North American markets, including platform functionality, reporting processes, KYC measures and geolocation. GLI-19 is a […]
EveryMatrix has received conditional licensing approval from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) to offer its iGaming technology in Alberta. The approval allows the supplier to provide casino and sports platform technologies to licensed operators in the province, which is expected to launch a regulated iGaming market in July. Alberta would become Canada’s […]