iGaming Regulation News

Key Points Illinois regulators ordered 65 online casino and sweepstakes sites to block state residents. The same order allows operators to stop prize-based games when platforms run without licences. The Gaming Board and Attorney General said these platforms violate state gambling law. They also warned operators could face civil or criminal penalties. This crackdown reflects […]

Key Points Estonia’s online casino tax is set to be reinstated at a rate of 5.5% from March 1st 2026, following a correction to a pretty glaring drafting mistake that had temporarily left operators off the hook a move which will however not include any retroactive tax clawbacks. The whole thing has lawmakers on the […]

Mississippi lawmakers have voted unanimously to advance the legislation targeting online sweepstakes casinos, sending Senate Bill 2104 to the House of Representatives. The proposal introduces new legal definitions and penalties to restrict the operation and promotion of these platforms within the state. Mississippi Senate unanimously advances sweepstakes casino ban bill The Senate passed SB 2104 […]

A Curaçao appeals court has ruled that a former master licence holder cannot be held responsible for unpaid player winnings linked to an online casino operated under a sublicence that expired years earlier.  The ruling on 16 December exempted former master licensee Gaming Services Provider (GSP) from paying $123,000 in winnings to a player who […]

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has fined OkeBet for breaching state gambling laws through unlawful marketing activity. The ruling affirms penalties imposed by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission, including a A$100,000 fine and a formal censure. OkeBet made an appeal after the decision, but this was dismissed by the Tribunal. VCAT agreed […]

Offshore casino-style services caused most breaches, as investigations found violations in every case under the Interactive Gambling Act. Key Points ACMA investigated 45 gambling sites between October and December 2025. All 23 investigations confirmed breaches under the Interactive Gambling Act. The regulator referred 133 websites to internet service providers for blocking. Australia communications regulator increased […]

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 […]