iGaming Regulation News

Romania’s National Office for Gambling (ONJN) has ordered the blocking of 30 unlicensed gambling websites offering remote gambling services without the necessary authorisations or payment of required fees. This violates Romanian gambling laws and regulatory compliance standards for safeguarding players. As part of the decision, internet service providers in Romania must block access to the […]

Unlicensed gambling sites held 71% of the online betting and casino market in Europe last year, capturing €80.65 billion. The regulated sector grew by 30% and earned €33.64 billion, but unlicensed platforms increased faster. Many governments acted to make gambling safer, yet these actions helped illegal operators attract people with offers such as tax-free bonuses. […]

An Update Long Awaited The Draft Act, planning to change the Excise Duty Act and Personal Income Tax Act, under project number UD289, includes several planned fiscal shifts that will apply starting in 2026. While many people talk about higher excise duties on alcohol, the government also has plans to adjust taxes on gambling income. […]

The Lithuanian gambling authority fined Amber Gaming €15,000 for wrongly stopping remote gambling contracts with customers without correct reasons.  Key Points Lithuania’s gambling watchdog fined Amber Gaming €15,000 for ending remote gambling contracts with clients without following the proper process. This action followed reports from nine customers and several checks by the gambling regulator between […]

The state regulator PlayCity, in cooperation with Meta, has blocked seven Instagram accounts for systematically spreading illegal gambling advertising. The agency’s press service confirmed the action this week. Among those blocked was the high-profile Ukrainian blogger Simbochka, whose account reached millions of followers. The influencer’s content often included casino promotions presented as easy wins and […]

India’s Parliament has approved the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, introducing one of the strictest legal frameworks for the country’s digital entertainment sector. The new law bans all forms of online games involving real money and imposes harsh penalties on operators and promoters. The Bill cleared the Lok Sabha on Wednesday before […]

The Indian government has introduced the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha after cabinet approval. The legislation represents a balanced move to encourage innovation and youth engagement through safe online gaming. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw described the bill as the outcome of over three years of communication with industry […]

The authorities in Pakistan moved against gambling and financial apps not regulated by law because of legal and privacy concerns. Key Statistics Pakistan’s National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) declared 46 mobile apps illegal. Identified illegal apps covered gambling, forex trading without approval, and data privacy violations. The public is advised to stay away from […]

Citing the impacts of the Trump tariffs, Indian prime minister Narendra Modi has announced a sweeping set of tax changes to put the country’s economy back on track. This, according to a top official quoted by Reuters, will include consumption tax reforms such as slashing the top level of GST from 28% to 18%. However, […]

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) made clear again that it does not allow betting on local football games, and every betting company is told not to accept bets on any Ghana domestic league. This order stops wagers on the Ghana Premier League, Division One League, Women’s Premier League, and every other local football event in […]