iGaming Regulation News

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 […]

Key Points Curaçao brings wide rules that push gambling operators to present terms in a clear and fair way, and players must accept them in an active form. Hidden clauses, unclear withdrawal delays, and silent consent systems now get removed. Operators who fail rules face fines, licence pause, or full loss of control as control […]

Massachusetts Gaming Commission has voted unanimously to reopen applications for category three untethered sports betting licenses (more details on different licensing models can be found in resources such as What Is a Gambling License and the iGaming Licensing Guide). The decision follows a formal request from bet365, which signalled interest in entering the state under […]

Spain has introduced a new protocol requiring licensed gambling operators to strengthen identity verification and confirm player tax status. The measure comes from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, with implementation handled by the Directorate General for Gambling Regulation in coordination with the State Tax Agency. The policy targets a growing pattern of identity theft linked […]