iGaming Regulation News

Key Points Investigators in Sweden located Spribe gaming titles operating on gambling websites which lacked the authorisation required under Sweden Gambling Act. The Swedish Gambling Authority issued a warning to the supplier and imposed a penalty of 5,000 kronor which equals €466 or about $470. Authorities recognised that Spribe removed the games after discovery, introduced […]

Louisiana lawmakers have introduced legislation to ban prop betting and live micro bets from the state’s sports wagering framework.  Senate Bill 354, filed during the 2026 Regular Session, will take effect on 1 August if it gets approved. The measure was introduced by Katrina Jackson-Andrews, seeking to narrow how sports wagers are defined under state […]

Key Points New Zealand launches its iGaming licensing operation in July 2026, following the passage of the Online Casino Gambling Bill projected for May. The licensing system implements a three-stage approval mechanism and caps the market at 15 operators exclusively. Operators must file licence applications before 1 December 2026 or discontinue online casino service delivery, […]

Key Points Norway gambling regulator opened an investigation after Inter Milan entered a match with Bodø/Glimt on 18 February wearing Betsson.sport shirts. Law in Norway permits promotion of gambling only by state operators Norsk Tipping and Norsk Rikstoto while blocking advertising from operators without a licence. Authorities now review whether Inter Milan or match organiser […]

Key Points A federal judge returned Nevada disputes involving Kalshi and Polymarket to state court and opened the way for regulators to begin enforcement action. The court ruled that the Commodity Exchange Act does not remove Nevada gambling law claims and refused arguments supporting federal jurisdiction. Regulators in Nevada may request restraining orders and geofencing […]

Key Points ACMA issued six formal warnings to offshore operators offering illegal gambling services to Australians. Investigations found casino-style games and in-play betting accessible without required licenses. Continued non-compliance may result in heavy penalties and ISP-level website blocking. The Australian Communications and Media Authority delivered six formal warnings to overseas gambling operators after establishing serious […]

Key Points Denmark plans strict whistle-to-whistle bans on gambling advertisements during sporting events. Authorities are considering future restrictions on prediction markets under Gambling Package 2. Consumer protection will improve through stronger self-exclusion rules and higher addiction treatment funding. Denmark is tightening its grip on gambling. The government and most of Parliament lined up behind the […]

New York’s Attorney General, Letitia James, has filed a lawsuit against Valve Corporation in a Manhattan court, accusing the company of promoting illegal gambling through its video games. The complaint alleges that Valve’s use of loot boxes amounts to “quintessential gambling”, violating the state’s constitution and penal law. Headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, the company did […]

Key Points Uganda delivers tax relief for gambling operators by removing interest and penalties from past tax obligations. Qualifying businesses need to pay principal amounts fully and must apply before the 30 June 2026 deadline. The programme assists industry stability and enhances government tax recovery efforts. Uganda introduced tax relief for gambling operators, giving financial […]

Key Points The role model ban applies to all individuals with public exposure, not only major influencers or streamers. Gambling operators must end existing and planned collaborations with public figures immediately. Influencers and online personalities cannot be used for gambling recruitment or advertising purposes. The Netherlands Gambling Authority, or KSA, just made it clear that […]