Public Gaming Industry
Regulatory Issues
Colorado sportsbooks can no longer take credit card deposits for sports bets
Colorado sportsbooks can no longer take credit card deposits for sports bets, and licensed operators are now capped at six separate deposit…
Dutch lawmakers demand tougher illegal gambling enforcement
Dutch lawmakers have called for tougher and faster action against illegal gambling sites, with broad support across political parties for s…
Democratic Republic of Congo Ministry of Finance reaffirms sole authority of gambling oversight
The DRC government is seeking greater control over gambling regulation as concerns grow over the sector’s limited tax contribution.
The Mi…
Armenia orders telecom operators to block illegal gambling websites
Armenia will require telecommunications operators to block unlicensed online gambling and lottery websites starting February 8, 2027, under…
Ruth Evans appointed to five-year term as chair of UK Gambling Commission
Lisa Nandy has made a key appointment in the UK gambling sector, entrusting Ruth Evans with the role of Chair of the Gambling Commission. E…
Delaware Tightens Grip on Sweepstakes Casinos as More Operators Leave the State
Delaware has tightened its grip on sweepstakes casinos, pushing more operators out of the state as regulators enforce existing gambling law…
France's gambling regulator issues new fraud guidance for operators
The Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) has published a guide instructing licensed gambling operators on how to identify and respond to playe…
Australia: New South Wales government to mandate facial recognition in gaming rooms from 2028
The New South Wales government will introduce mandatory facial recognition technology at gaming room entrances from 2028 and establish a st…
GLI gains approval to certify gaming products for Uzbekistan's regulated market
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has been officially listed by Uzbekistan's National Agency of Perspective Projects (NAPP) among the…
Hawaii Working Group Reviews Delaware Lottery, Online Casino Model as State Weighs Options
Hawaii’s Tourism and Gaming Working Group examined lottery and online gaming models, including Delaware’s state-run approach
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Bulgaria tightens gambling marketing rules and introduces site blocking
The rules took effect on August 1, with existing affiliates given until August 15, 2026 to apply for a licence. The short deadline leaves l…
Ireland Tightens AML Rules for Gambling Operators
Ireland is tightening the financial controls around gambling, with new rules aimed at making customer payments easier to trace and harder t…
GGL Highlights Legal Risks of Social Betting in Germany
Saale).- A new FAQ section clarifies that betting on social, political, or economic events is not permissible in Germany, and participation…
$46B tribal gambling industry watchdog can't enforce law without chairperson
On opening day at the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma's new Harrah’s-branded casino, the tribe's chairman watched customers pack the gambling floor…
Sri Lanka’s new gambling regulator blocks 24 unlicensed sites
The banned sites including popular brands such as 1xBet, Betway, bet365, Dafabet, Unibet, and Stake
Sri Lanka is clamping down on unlicens…
Gambling ads are everywhere in Alberta right now, experts weigh in on their potential impact
Alberta government acknowledges ad increase, says it's necessary to phase out black market operators
Online gambling advertisements seem t…
Estonia’s Twenty-Year Head Start: A Preview of What Finland’s Gambling Market Is Building Toward
Estonia was one of the first countries in the world to establish a formal regulatory and licensing framework for online gambling. Since it…
Australia: Gaming industry representatives faced questioning over advertising and promotions
Gaming industry representatives faced questioning at a Senate inquiry over advertising and promotions feeding those with a betting addictio…
Gambling Commission newsletter – 3 August 2026
The latest fortnightly update highlights enforcement action, regulatory developments, industry consultations and operational news from acro…
Austria's gambling reform enters EU review, paving the way for a 13-license casino market by 2027
Austria's Ministry of Finance has formally submitted its gambling reform package to the European Commission, beginning a mandatory three-mo…
NCLGS Urges Congress to Classify Prediction Markets as Illegal Gambling
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States has come out against prediction markets, providing comments on their stance at its s…
Gambling Commission moves for DCMS’ Gambling and Lotteries lead in latest shakeup
The Gambling Commission has made another change to its executive leadership with the appointment of a senior Department for Digital, Cultu…
Texas Medical Association proposes age limit on prediction markets to prevent gambling ‘addiction’
An association of Texas doctors wants state lawmakers to implement more regulations and safeguards on “prediction market platforms” that pe…
The Danish gambling regulator has revealed it blocked 172 more unlicensed online gambling websites in 2025 than in 2024 – a rise of 106.2 per cent
The Danish Gambling Authority’s Report on Illegal Gambling 2025 showed it blocked 334 websites offering illegal gambling in 2025, up from 1…
UK Commission to introduce Financial Risk Assessments in staged approach
07 July 2026
A streamlined approach to identifying and supporting high-spending customers in financial difficulties is to be introduced…
South Africa Orders Sports Bookmakers to Remove Casino-Style Games
South Africa’s gambling regulators (NGB) are drawing a firmer line between legal sports betting and casino-style online gambling.
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