iGaming Regulation News

GTA Online players in Australia appear to have lost access to the Diamond Casino and Resort, with users reporting that the venue’s gambling features are no longer available. Players raised the issue on Reddit after discovering they could not use the casino games included in the online title. Neither Rockstar Games nor the Australian government […]

The UK Advertising Standards Authority has banned a BOYLE Sports promotion after finding that it encouraged betting behaviour that could lead to financial harm. This ruling concerned the operator’s “Bank Builder Jackpot” campaign, which ran between February and March 2026. Customers could receive up to £60 in free bets and a share of a £10,000 […]

Key Points The application process for land-based casinos was opened by Spillemyndigheden on 3 November 2026, the first formal step to enter the casino market in Denmark this year. GGR from land-based casinos decreased by 5.6%, reaching DKK378 million ($58.26 million) in 2025, which was only 3% of Denmark’s total gambling market. GGR from online […]

Key Points Advertising guidance prohibiting luck, destiny, superstitions, and ritual practices in gambling ads has been published by New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). Ads are prohibited from targeting an audience in which under-18 viewers comprise more than 20%, and there is a 30-minute broadcasting window before and after live broadcasts. These regulations will […]

Key Points The extension of the deadline for PAGCOR’s B2B accreditation was moved from July 31 to September 30, 2026, after being approved by its Board of Directors on July 16, but only for those suppliers who had applied before May 31. According to the latest data, there are only 66 companies which have managed […]

The South African Bookmakers Association is demanding the ban of unlicensed prediction markets over concerns about sporting integrity, anti-money laundering controls, consumer protection and lost tax revenue. On Monday, SABA warned about the “emergence and growth” of prediction market platforms operating in South Africa without a dedicated framework. The trade body cited a News24 report […]

The Netherlands is preparing a near-total ban on gambling advertising, but observers warn the policy could strengthen illegal operators rather than reduce gambling activity. Its cabinet announced the proposal in June.  This package introduced by Claudia van Bruggen also includes a ban on sign-up incentives, a cross-operator deposit limit, CRUKS self-exclusion controls and action against […]

Andrea Pirlo’s appointment as the next manager of Italy’s national team has been thrown into doubt because of his commercial relationship with Russian sportsbook operator Fonbet. La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that Giovanni Malagò, president of the Italian Football Federation, had “put the brakes on” Pirlo’s prospects of coaching the Azzurri. Corriere della Sera reported […]

Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Bets has opened a consultation to support a revision of the country’s betting licensing framework. The regulator published Public Consultation Notice No. 3/2026 on Wednesday, inviting contributions to shape a decree covering authorisation requirements for sports betting and online gaming operators. The review forms part of the SPA Regulatory Agenda […]

Victorian gambling operator Keno Vic has been fined AUD75,000 after failures allowed a self-excluded customer to open another account and gamble online. The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission said Keno Vic Pty Ltd breached self-exclusion requirements after the customer accessed its online platform. “Self-exclusion is a powerful and practical step for people to manage […]