iGaming Regulation News

Svenska Spel recorded its strongest second quarter since Sweden re-regulated its gambling market in 2019. This followed higher customer engagement during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which increased revenue and profitability. For the three months ending 30 June, the state-owned operator reported net gaming revenue of SEK1.96 billion (€177.7 million). The result was 7% higher […]

Key Points EvenBet Gaming received a five-year B2B supplier licence issued by Spelinspektionen on 15 July 2026 and this covers the company poker along with casino portfolio. Sweden’s licensed gambling market generated SEK 6.7bn turnover during the first quarter of 2026 where commercial online gambling formed SEK 4.4bn of the figure. Swedish approval came after […]

Google has updated its Gambling and Games Policy to tighten oversight of gambling advertisers by expanding certification requirements.  From 14 September, Manager Accounts with repeated policy violations will be unable to apply for new certifications and may also lose existing approvals.  The changes will make it harder for operators repeatedly breaching Google’s rules to promote […]

Angola has introduced a 30-working day licensing window for eligible gambling operators. The temporary measure, which is already in force, allows qualifying businesses to secure provisional approval while the government finalises its remaining elements. The initiative was announced by the Instituto de Supervisão de Jogos (ISJ) after discussions with industry stakeholders. According to the regulator, […]

Meta Title Brazil Shuts Down 3 Betting Sites Over Child Safety Rules Key Points On 14 July 2026, the Childhood and Youth Court of Campina Grande ordered the suspension of Pixbet, Flabet, and Bet da Sorte across Brazil, with a 48-hour window to go dark. Staying online beyond that deadline costs R$100,000 per day, capped […]

Greece has approved a new cooperation framework to improve enforcement against illegal gambling websites through faster domain blocking and DNS based intervention. The Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) announced the initiative with the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT), introducing a more sophisticated approach to curbing illegal operators. These measures were drafted by Minister of National […]

Key Points The Court of Justice of the European Union delivered its decision on 16 July 2026, indicating that the hosting exception of Google is at risk according to the e-Commerce Directive. The risk occurs for platforms that examine the content of the creator’s channels within a business cooperation. Google Ireland was fined by Italy’s […]

The UK government has confirmed a 25% increase in gambling licence fees, despite a consultation showing little support from operators for rise in costs. Its new fee structure will take effect on 1 October 2026, increasing expenses for licensed gambling businesses after the remote gambling tax changes introduced earlier this year. The Department for Culture, […]

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has imposed C$120,000 (US$84,328) in monetary penalties on Great Canadian Entertainment (GCE) after identifying multiple breaches around casino gaming software. According to the regulator, GCE installed unauthorised gaming system software across several Ontario casino properties. AGCO identified 40 separate instances between February and March 2025 where revoked or […]

Austria has opened public consultations on plans to liberalise its online gambling market, marking another step towards the country’s biggest gambling reforms in over two decades. The consultation follows the governing coalition’s agreement to launch a competitive licensing system in October 2027. Under the draft framework, eligible operators will be able to apply for licences […]