iGaming Regulation News

Key Points As New Zealand pushes through its Online Casino Gambling Bill, this marks the start of the creation of a regulated market with only 15 licenses, stringent operator requirements, and fines of up to NZ$5 million, all of which create a feeling of pressure and relief. Licenses become available starting 2026, where interested operators […]

Ontario lawmakers have introduced legislation prohibiting online gambling operators and their partners from advertising within the province. The Stop Harmful Gambling Advertising Act, Bill 107, was tabled on 20 April by Liberal MPP Lee Fairclough to amend the Gaming Control Act, 1992. If passed, the bill would make it illegal for licensed gambling platforms and […]

Jamaica’s senate has approved the Casino Gaming (General) Regulations 2025, making the sector operational. The country’s legal structure for land-based casinos has been inactive since 2010. The regulations establish rules covering licensing, compliance, enforcement and financial reporting. They were developed by the Casino Gaming Commission under the Casino Gaming Act. The framework was finalised in […]

Imagine Live has received its B2B licence for Ontario, allowing the company to supply its live casino products to licensed operators in the province. The approval marks entry into one of the most competitive regulated iGaming markets. It follows a period of preparation to meet the regulatory, technical and operational requirements for top markets. Expansion […]

The Government of India is reviewing a change to its online gaming policy, moving towards lenient compliance requirements for particular online games. The proposed measures cover social and skill-based games that do not use real money. Officials have stated that these titles may no longer require formal registration. Therefore, a large segment of the industry […]

The European Gaming and Betting Association has pushed back against calls for a European Union-wide levy on online gambling. It argues that the proposal could give illegal sites a competitive edge and lower tax income.  The issue surfaced this week as the European Parliament’s Budget Committee discussed the next Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028 to […]

Key Points The EU court rules players can claim back gambling losses if the activity was illegal in their country at that time, even if laws changed later. The judgment confirms member states can restrict online gambling despite EU service freedom, pointing to consumer risk in the digital space. This decision raises legal exposure for […]

Australia has introduced a partial ban on gambling advertising, following over three years of debate after the Murphy Review called for stricter regulation. The reforms released by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s government are aimed at reducing exposure, particularly among children, while allowing limited advertising across selected channels.  According to Jamie Nettleton, partner at Addisons, the […]

The Netherlands Gambling Authority has ordered Optdeck Service Limited, operating as Unibet, to strengthen its anti-money laundering frameworks. This followed a ruling that found the company in breach of national laws.  The regulator concluded that Unibet’s current setup falls short under its Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act. It also identified weaknesses in customer due […]

Key Points Portugal started a nationwide self-exclusion portal on April 8, 2026, covering all licensed gambling platforms. The system blocks access across online and physical venues, removing any path to avoid bans. Growth in online gambling revenue and global trends pushed the move to central control. For years, self-exclusion looked like protection, yet a quiet […]