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Jovana Vukovic ·
In October 2021, the Netherlands’ online gambling market went live, thanks to the Remote Gambling Act (KOA) becoming enforceable six months prior. That is a law that allowed the country’s…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Austria is moving ahead with a broad restructuring of its gambling framework after governing parties reached agreement on a draft reform that would reshape both online and land-based regulation. The…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Brazil’s regulated online betting market is entering another phase of regulatory change as authorities introduce tighter limits on player engagement features while lawmakers and government officials continue debating broader restrictions…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Spain has introduced a single deposit control system that will apply across all licensed online gambling operators, replacing a framework where limits were previously set separately by each platform. The…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Betfred has announced that it will temporarily stop offering services in Ireland at the end of June as the country moves into a new era of gambling regulation. The decision…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Finland has published draft gambling regulations that outline the structure of its planned licensed market under the Gambling Act (10/2026). The proposals introduce a wide set of player protection measures…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Italy’s regulated gambling industry risks further disruption as prolonged regulatory delays and inconsistent local policies continue to hinder the sector’s development, according to warnings presented to Italy’s Senate by trade…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Himanshu Gulati, a senior representative of Norway’s Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet, FrP), has indicated a significant policy shift in the country’s gambling sector. Addressing the annual Spillkonferansen conference, Gulati asserted that…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Brazil’s federal government has announced plans to make thousands of documents linked to the country’s regulated online betting sector available to the public, marking a significant shift in how licensing…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
New Zealand has introduced detailed regulations to implement the Online Casino Gambling Act 2026, set to take effect on 3 July 2026, coinciding with the start of a competitive licensing…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Established online gambling operators are turning their attention eastward. Central and Eastern Europe — long considered a secondary priority — is now firmly on the expansion map for a growing…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Tennessee has enacted a statewide prohibition on online sweepstakes casinos after Governor Bill Lee signed legislation aimed at operators using dual-currency systems and casino-style gaming products outside the state’s regulated…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has rolled out new restrictions on rebate and cashback incentives offered by online gaming operators, introducing uniform caps aimed at reducing aggressive promotional…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Alberta is set to officially launch its regulated online gambling market on July 13, 2026, becoming the second Canadian province to open up this sector following Ontario‘s 2022 launch. As…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
India has officially implemented new online gambling regulations with the enforcement of the Regulation of Online Gambling Rules 2026 on May 1, 2026. These regulations, alongside the Promotion and Regulation…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Spain’s gambling regulator has issued a financial penalty to the company behind a widely followed online content channel after identifying the promotion of an unlicensed operator. The case forms part…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
EU pressure on Malta’s gambling framework is building as institutions and courts continue to question how the country handles cross-border enforcement of gaming-related claims. At the center of the debate is…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Italy’s online gambling sector has gone through a major licensing reset that cut the number of active operators sharply. The Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli issued 52 concessions to…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
A new proposal in the US Senate aims to redefine prediction markets as a form of gambling, prompted by the growing popularity of betting on future events. The bill, known…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Mexico’s gambling regulation reform faces growing pressure as industry figures warn the country is falling behind while long-awaited changes remain stuck in draft form. With major events on the horizon…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
As prediction markets keep growing, Washington has started taking a closer look at how they operate and whether they can be abused through insider access or sensitive information. Platforms like Polymarket…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Alberta has set July 13, 2026, as the opening date for its regulated online gambling market, with dozens of companies already lining up to take part. Sports betting firms such…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Platipus Gaming has recently secured a supplier licence in Ontario, Canada, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing expansion into regulated markets. This new licence allows Platipus to offer its…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
RubyPlay has expanded its U.S. footprint by entering West Virginia, with Internet Vikings supplying the licensed in-state hosting infrastructure for the launch. The move extends an existing partnership between the…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
South Africa’s National Gambling Board has introduced a public verification platform designed to help consumers identify licensed gambling operators and avoid illegal providers. The portal went live on 8 April…
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Filip Radulovic ·
Finland is undergoing a major shift in its gambling sector, as the country prepares to transition from the long-standing Veikkaus monopoly to a new multi-licence system. The application process, which…
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Guest contributor ·
Star Entertainment is back in the news because its financial and regulatory troubles are still active. On March 29, 2026, Reuters reported that the Australian casino group secured a A$390 million…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Lithuania is taking significant steps toward tightening its gambling regulations with the proposed introduction of mandatory “player cards.” Set to be enforced from January 2029, these cards will be a…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Evolution has reached a significant milestone, marking two decades since its launch in 2006. Over that period, the company has developed from a single studio operation in Latvia into a…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Australia’s federal government has introduced a wide-ranging set of gambling reforms, marking a major policy shift nearly three years after the Murphy Report placed advertising and public health risks at…