Public Gaming Industry
Regulatory Issues
Swedish government proposes complete ban on gambling with credit
The move would also require operators to take steps to discourage gambling with credit.
Sweden.- The Swedish government has proposed tha…
Svenska Spel makes 18 proposals to improve Swedish gambling market
Stronger protections against gambling harms for younger players and DNS blocking of unlicensed operators are among 18 proposals put forward…
The Netherlands.- The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has advanced in its clampdown on influencers who promote unlicensed gambling online
10/02/25
Three influencers have been warned that they will face fines if they do not remove content promoting unlicensed gambling.
The…
UK report urges urgent global regulation of skins gambling
The report finds that the most popular skins websites generated more monthly global traffic than major traditional online betting platforms…
Allwyn Participant Protection Conference - Andrew Rhodes speech
Allwyn Participant Protection Conference - Andrew Rhodes speech
23 September 2025
This speech was delivered by Chief Executive Andrew Rho…
Arizona Sports Betting Operators Warned To Avoid Prediction Markets
This week, Arizona's Department of Gaming sent a letter to all legal sports betting operators in the state warning them to steer clear of p…
Great Britain’s Gambling Commission (GBGC) has released the first of a four-part report into the nation’s illegal online gambling market.
This first instalment focuses on consumer behaviors, motivations and personas – offering new insights into who engages with illegal gamblin…
Montana Lottery aims to prohibit bulk purchases after group takes gamble on $1.6 million jackpot
Smaller lottery unexpectedly targeted by purchasing group prompts security discussions
Plans partially foiled by another winner
By Kate N…
Gambling Commission launches Hub to combat black market
The UK Gambling Commission has published the first in a series of reports examining the illegal online gambling market in Great Britain.
T…
The GGL has stressed that platforms such as Polymarket are not licensed in the country.
The GGL has stressed that platforms such as Polymarket are not licensed in the country.
Germany.- The German federal gambling regulator…
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board warns bettors of illegal offshore sports wagering sites
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The start of the NFL football season always brings an increased amount of sports wagering by Pennsylvanians. With over 9…
Dutch regulator introduces ‘exit plan’ requirement for online gambling licencees
Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has announced all applicants for a remote gambling license in the country will be require…
Belgium strengthens National Lottery oversight
Belgium has brought two new experts to ensure the compliance of the country’s National Lottery with local laws.
Under the patronage of the…
BCLC appeals against FINTRAC penalty over alleged AML failings
Canada’s British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is appealing against an administrative monetary penalty of CA$1.075 million imposed by…
First statutory gambling levy invoices to be issued by UKGC this September
Non-compliance risks license revocation
The UK Gambling Commission will begin issuing the first invoices for the statutory gambling levy…
SPAIN: Directorate-General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ), is creating tools to help safeguard players
Key points:
- The Spanish Gambling Regulator is creating tools to help safeguard players
- It will use different markers and patterns of…
Sri Lanka passes bill to establish independent Gambling Regulatory Authority
Sri Lanka’s parliament has passed a bill to set up the Gambling Regulatory Authority, paving the way for the establishment of the nation’s…
Jamaica’s gambling regulator wants laws with teeth for unlicensed and online bookmakers
Jamaica’s gambling regulator, the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission, BGLC, is warning the public on the illegality of placing bets wi…
Florida’s Illegal Sports Betting Drain Dips, But California’s Explodes
Good news: The black market’s share of the sports betting economy in Florida has shrunk 19% since 2022, according to a report commissioned…
Ghana Gaming Commission Introduces Mandatory Biometric Verification
The Ghana Gaming Commission has introduced a significant change to the gambling industry by mandating biometric identification for every be…
Entain sets aside A$100m for potential AUSTRAC penalty
1. Entain sets A$100m AUSTRAC provision
During the earnings call, Entain CEO Stella David addressed investor concerns upfront about the on…
Cyprus gambling regulator warns over rise in ads for unlicensed casinos
The National Betting Authority has flagged up marketing that uses public figures.
Cyprus.- The National Betting Authority has raised con…
AGA and state AGs combat sweepstakes and offshore gambling sites
The American Gaming Association (AGA) is doubling down on its pursuit of the sweepstakes industry, while state attorneys general across the…
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) amends lottery policies, removes seller commission cap for charitable lottery products
This is designed to reduce burdens for charitable gambling organizations.
Key points:
- Changes will affect Media Bingo and Paper Raffles…
Lotteries left out of former UK ex-PM Gordon Brown’s calls for gambling tax hike
Gordon Brown, a former UK Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer, has called for taxes on the country’s hugely valuable gambling in…
Chile: Senate moves forward with bill to regulate online gambling platforms
The Chilean Senate Finance Committee unanimously approved the bill that seeks to regulate the online gaming and betting sector. Now, the in…
Government report on British Columbia residents betting on unregulated gambling sites
B.C. residents betting billions on unregulated gambling sites, 2021 report found
A never-released government report says British Columbian…