iGaming Regulation News

Key Points GRAI CEO Anne Marie Caulfield confirmed the regulator could pursue High Court blocking orders against one of the world’s largest prediction market platforms still targeting Irish consumers without a licence. Both Polymarket and Kalshi restricted access to Irish users as of 21 July 2026, with a second platform geoblock confirmed on that same […]

Key Points Dr Ahmad Hesham, former Senior Legal Adviser to the UAE Federal Government and Vice President of the Supreme Administrative Court, joins the GCGRA as General Counsel and Board Secretary. The appointment follows Ciarán Carruthers being confirmed as permanent CEO last month, completing a significant leadership restructure at the regulator. The GCGRA is overseeing […]

Key Points The Swedish gambling regulatory body has released a comprehensive map regarding the promotional activities of the unlicensed entities targeting Swedish consumers, naming affiliate link farms, Twitch, Kick, TikTok, Snapchat, Meta, X, and Telegram as their key advertising platforms. The first-ever criminal conviction related to unlicensed gambling activities due to economic offences has been […]

Key Points Reports of youth online gambling rose 74% in the second month of South Korea’s voluntary reporting programme, with 806 total cases logged between May and mid-July 2026. Cases include a 14-year-old who withdrew KRW30 million from a parent’s bank account and an 18-year-old paying 200% annual interest to illegal lenders. Proposed AML changes […]

Singapore’s Auditor-General’s Office (AGO) has identified shortcomings in the country’s gambling safeguards after banned people were able to access casinos and place wagers. These findings were published in the AGO’s latest audit report, which examined the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore’s (GRA) management processes. “We found lapses in the management operations at the Gambling Regulatory […]

Key Points ANJ used administrative blocking powers to order French ISPs to restrict access to Polymarket and its variants after a two-year investigation into parent company Adventure One. In June 2026 alone, Polymarket logged 578,751 visits and 205,057 unique French visitors, despite having a geoblocking system in place since November 2024. Nine European gambling regulators […]

Meta Title ANJ Hits Operator With €500K Fine Over Player Failures Meta Description French ANJ levied a fine of €500,000 against an unnamed operator due to non-compliance regarding the classification of 29 risky gamblers. ANJ Fines Anonymous Operator €500,000 for Missing Out on 29 Risky Gamblers Key Points French ANJ levied a fine of €500,000 […]

Key Points: DraftKings, Crown PA Gaming and Golden Nugget Online Gaming filed a federal complaint on 16 July challenging Philadelphia’s 2024 Consumer Protection Ordinance. Philadelphia’s April subpoena demanded records on wagering revenue, VIP programmes, promotions and responsible gambling practices. DraftKings warns the city confirmed on 9 July it was preparing a civil enforcement action, which […]

Key Points The Department of Internal Affairs opened expressions of interest on 17 July, with a deadline of 14 August and a non-refundable NZ$19,000 filing fee. Up to 15 brand-specific licences will be auctioned in September, with market launch targeted for December 2026. Entain, SkyCity, bet365, evoke, Super Group, SpinBet and Spin City have all […]

Prediction market platform Polymarket has been banned in the Czech Republic after it was classified as an unauthorised gambling operator. The Ministry of Finance has ordered internet service providers to block access to the platform, giving them 15 days to comply with the directive. They join several others in Europe with restrictions on prediction market […]