As the industry gathers for ICE Barcelona 2026, the regulatory landscape has shifted into a high-execution phase. The following roadmap outlines the critical compliance dates for three of the most influential markets currently undergoing major transitions: the United Kingdom, Brazil, and the Philippines.
| Date | Jurisdiction | Regulatory Milestone | Action Required for Operators/Suppliers |
| Jan 19, 2026 | United Kingdom | LCCP Social Responsibility Code 5.1.1 Update | Ban on Mixed-Product Incentives: Offers like “Bet £10, get 20 free spins” are now prohibited. Wagering Caps: Bonus wagering is capped at a maximum of 10x. |
| Jan 19-21, 2026 | Global / EMEA | ICE Barcelona 2026 | Flagship event for showcasing 2026 compliance technology and real-time auditing solutions. |
| Mar 19, 2026 | United Kingdom | LCCP Condition 15.2.1 Reporting | Key Event Reporting: Threshold for reporting operator status/shareholder changes raised from 3% to 5%. All loans must be reported regardless of written agreements. |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Philippines | PAGCOR B2B Accreditation Deadline | Final Compliance Date: All B2B providers (studios, aggregators, affiliates) must be accredited. Unaccredited foreign content will be blocked from licensed platforms. |
| Apr 6, 2026 | United Kingdom | DMCC Act 2024 Alignment | Fair & Transparent Terms: Consumer Protection regulations replaced by the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. Terms must align with new definitions of “misleading actions.” |
| June 30, 2026 | United Kingdom | RTS 12 (Financial Limits) | Technical changes to Remote Technical Standards (RTS) regarding how customers set and view financial limits on their accounts. |
| H2 2026 | Brazil | Betting Deposit Tax Vote | Proposed 15% tax on gambling deposits is expected to return to the Senate for a final vote after being pushed back in late 2025. |
Regional Deep Dive: Strategic Compliance
1. United Kingdom: The “Safety & Simplicity” Era
The UKGC’s January 19th update is the most immediate challenge for marketing teams. By decoupling sports betting from casino bonuses, the regulator aims to reduce “cross-product friction” that could lead to unintended gambling harm.
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Strategy: Pivot toward product-specific loyalty programs (e.g., “Bet £10 on Football, Get a £5 Free Bet”) to maintain compliance while driving retention.
2. Brazil: Sustaining the .bet.br Ecosystem
Following the January 1, 2025 launch of the regulated market, 2026 is about operational maturity. The focus has shifted to the mandatory use of the .bet.br domain and rigorous AML/KYC reporting to the Secretariat of Awards and Betting (SPA).
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Strategy: Ensure all advertising features the mandatory license logo and that all protagonists in marketing materials are visibly over 21 years of age.
3. Philippines: The B2B Supply Chain Lockdown
PAGCOR’s new framework is a move to professionalize the region, mirroring the supplier-licensing models seen in Ontario and Malta.
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Strategy: Foreign studios that missed the December 2025 “early bird” three-year accreditation window must expedite their applications before March 31st to avoid a total blackout on Filipino-facing sites.
