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RegulationNew Zealand opens EOI process for iGaming licences as liberalisation process gathers steam
This is the first stage of a three-part process, beginning with an EOI, followed by an auction in September and concluding with an application submissions deadline of October.
RegulationANJ fines unnamed operator €500,000 for not identifying high-risk players
The operator hit back at the regulator's investigation, arguing that French law lacks a statutory definition of "pathological" gambling.
RegulationDCMS extends unlicensed gambling sponsorship ban to include non-sport deals
White-label agreements appear to be safe from the ban, however, as a second consultation gets under way.
RegulationGreece saw a modest revenue rise with land-based dominance in 2025, EEEP reports
The increase was driven by continued growth in the online gambling sector.
RegulationHow Kenya’s new gambling regulation is creating calm out of chaos
Kenya’s gambling market was previously defined by regulatory uncertainty. But with new rules initiated in July, stakeholders herald the landmark Gambling Control Act as a new chapter for the sector, and international operators are taking notice.
RegulationEvolution agrees £4.75m settlement in Gambling Commission black market review
The Gambling Commission's 18-month review into Evolution's black market activity flagged two operators that had offered their content to consumers without holding a UK licence.
RegulationCzech Republic bans Polymarket, mandates ISP blocking
Director of the Institute for Gambling Regulation, Jan Řehola, emphasised that player protection should not come at the cost of operator semantics.
RegulationGermany raises online slot stake limits, operators to track player behaviours following change
In the lead-up to the review of the 2021 Interstate Treaty on Gambling, German regulators have lifted the tight cap on stakes for online slots. Will deposit limits and channelisation also be addressed?
RegulationDenmark boosts illegal gambling enforcement, improving cooperation with app store owners
Online gambling has undergone a surge in the last year, with online casinos surpassing lotteries as the country's gambling form of choice.
RegulationFertitta executives outline Caesars transaction timeline to Nevada regulators
Fertitta Entertainment faces hurdles related to money, antitrust, licensing and shareholder approval in closing its Caesars acquisition.
RegulationData inconsistences and ‘self-harm on an immense scale’, industry reacts to financial risk assessment rollout
The shadow gambling minister, Louie French MP, urged the government to "take control of the gambling commission" following its announcement.
RegulationBrazilian court revokes preliminary injunction granted to Spribe
The Federal Court in Brasília has provisionally suspended the legal effects of Spribe’s registration of the AVIATOR trademark in Brazil. It also ordered the company to refrain from claiming exclusivity based on that registration until the federal invalidation
RegulationGambling Commission confirms phased financial risk assessments launch
Gambling Commission formally announced a phased rollout of Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs) for customers exhibiting high gambling spend, despite continued pushback from the sector.
RegulationHow the Czech Republic is quietly building a new model for gambling governance
Jan Řehola of IPRH explains how a cross-operator data system is attempting to redefine player protection in the Czech Republic – and where it could still fall short.
RegulationBet365 agrees to remediation plan with Austrac following compliance review
Austrac first raised concerns over Bet365's AML processes in August of 2022 and an external audit was mandated later in the year.
RegulationDutch Supreme Court rules against players in pre-regulation losses cases
Players seeking reimbursement of online gambling losses pre-dating the Netherlands regulating of the sector, have been dealt a blow by the Supreme Court.
RegulationAfrican gambling regulators advance Africa Safer Gambling Week in London
Regulators came together at iGB Live in London to discuss sustainability, market competitiveness and channel players.
RegulationKSA tightens rules on online gambling deposit means testing
The means test is intended to ensure players do not gamble beyond their financial capacity.
RegulationGC’s Tim Miller flags ‘disconnect’ between regulator and sector in FRAs debate
On his exit from the Gambling Commission Miller said more information would be made available in September. He said he was extremely committed to finishing a number of policy changes before his departure.
RegulationDCMS confirm 25% increase in Gambling Commission licence fees from October
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) ran a consultation for the intended fee hike in Q1 of this year.
RegulationWhy Balkan operators are uniting in the fight against the black market
Pummelled by regulatory pressures and an increasingly sophisticated black market, gambling trade bodies are uniting for the first time. The Balkan Gaming Federation hopes to promote proportionate regulation, strengthen dialogue with governments and step up the
RegulationEyes on the prize in Africa
Emerging as gambling’s next frontier, Africa’s fast-growing mobile audiences have attracted a myriad of operators. While early winners have emerged in terms of operators and geographical markets, fragmented regulation threatens to reshuffle those leaderboards
RegulationCalifornia court rules in favour of state card rooms, strikes down regulations on blackjack and player-dealers
It was a good day in court for California card rooms, as a judge struck down two sets of regulations that were set to come into effect this summer.
RegulationBetfred to pay £900,000 following gambling harm prevention failures
The Gambling Commission found a delay in interventions from the operator lead one customer to lose £17,900 within 24 hours without follow-up contact.
RegulationTim Miller to leave Gambling Commission after ten years
Miller has played a crucial role in various key updates during his time at the Gambling Commission, including the Gambling Act review and controversial financial vulnerability checks.
RegulationGambling Commission seeking industry input to reduce regulatory pains
Operators and suppliers can submit proposals to remedy arduous or lengthy regulatory processes. Examples from other markets are being encouraged by the Gambling Commission.
RegulationEpisode 38: Dan Phillips to discuss product innovation at iGB L!VE
Dan Phillips joins the show to examine innovation, grey markets and what to expect at iGB L!VE.
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