iGaming Regulation News

On 22 January, Google’s help centre released a notice tightening Google Ads rules for gambling advertising access. The update requires accounts to prove trustworthiness for ad placements, and Manager Accounts MCCs now carry breach responsibility. These changes activate on 23 March 2026, while advertisers review updates and adjust compliance steps. Account “Trustworthiness” Google states that […]

Two bills introduced in the West Virginia House of Delegates propose higher gambling tax rates for online casino gaming and sports wagering. House Bill 4397 and House Bill 4398 from Delegate Chris Burkhammer propose changes to state law on regulated gambling operations. Both bills together mark the largest change to West Virginia gambling tax rules […]

The Netherlands Gambling Authority KSA issued an instruction to bet365 operated by Hillside New Media Malta, citing duty of care failures. The regulator stated bet365 failed to respond to signals showing some players could not afford the financial impact. KSA added that the operator failed to apply intervention measures after identifying those affordability risk signals. […]

Pre-filed legislation in Iowa aims to expand the state’s authority in acting against unlicensed gambling activities. This will introduce potential implications for online sweepstakes casinos and other unregulated operations. The two companion bills, House Study Bill 586 (HSB 586) and Senate Study Bill 3040 (SSB 3040), were created to strengthen the enforcement powers of the […]

A federal judge in Brooklyn has sentenced Timothy McCormack to two years in prison, the first sentencing in a widening conspiracy linked to illegal sports betting involving professional basketball players. McCormack, who has publicly acknowledged a long-term gambling addiction, admitted to participating in a scheme that used confidential player information to place wagers across multiple […]

The Netherlands Gambling Authority KSA issued an instruction to bet365 operated by Hillside New Media Malta, citing duty of care failures. The regulator stated bet365 failed to respond to signals showing some players could not afford the financial impact. KSA added that the operator failed to apply intervention measures after identifying those affordability risk signals. […]

On 20 January 2026, the Curaçao Gaming Authority introduced changes to its online portal with firm intent. It released updated regulatory documents to support licensees meeting Landsverordening op de Kansspelen LOK requirements. These updates aim to ensure consistent and transparent portal use across all licence holders. Curaçao issued updates covering regulatory requirements connected to LOK […]

Austria’s Finance Ministry drafts plans for the next casino tender and says uniform player protection standards will come and operators still ask for a liberal market. The Austrian Finance Ministry prepares a draft to set the base for a casino tender in the coming months and operators ask again for an end to the monopoly. […]

Georgia lawmakers are preparing a bill that would let residents vote on a constitutional amendment to legalize gambling, mainly online sports betting. Supporters say it could bring in extra money for the state, especially for education programs funded by the lottery. State Representative Matt Reeves is one of the main backers of the proposal. He […]

Ukrainian authorities have blocked access to Polymarket, a prediction market platform, stating that it works like gambling without the right licence. The decision was made in December 2025 by the National Commission for the Regulation of Electronic Communications. The regulator said internet providers must now block the site because it helps people place bets outside […]