iGaming Regulation News

Dutch gambling trade body VNLOK has warned that the country’s regulated gambling market is at a “dangerous crossroads,” following a government report by the Ministry of Finance and the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA).  This release showed higher gambling taxes generated only €2 million in additional revenue during 2025, far below the projected €108 million. Officials […]

Georgia’s parliament is considering legislation to establish a dedicated licensing system for online gambling operators serving foreign customers. The proposal, introduced by members of the ruling Georgian Dream party, would create three 5-year permit categories covering online casinos, internet slots and sports betting. These licences would be available only to operators targeting players outside Georgia.  […]

Key Points Tim Miller, the Gambling Commission’s executive director of policy and research, will leave in September 2026 after ten years in the job. His exit follows that of former chief executive Andrew Rhodes, leaving the regulator without a permanent CEO or chair as it heads into one of its most consequential periods. Miller built […]

Key Points Fanatics has skipped past every other international market and landed straight in Abu Dhabi, joining forces with Momentum Group in a joint venture that swallows the UAE operator’s lottery, sportsbook and iGaming licences whole. The regulator didn’t just nod along. GCGRA actually signed off on the change of control before either company said […]

Key Points The UK Gambling Commission has ordered Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited, the company behind Betfred.com, to pay £900,000 in lieu of a financial penalty over social responsibility failures. A seven-day gap built into Betfred’s safer gambling review process meant one customer lost £17,900 in 24 hours after being flagged, with no further action taken. This […]

Key Points Bally’s proposed installing slot lounges at O’Hare and Midway airports to replace the $6.8 million in VGT licensing revenue at risk in Chicago. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has asked Bally’s to present a financing plan by August, with the operator acknowledging the casino will likely not be ready by 2028. […]

Key Points The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission has restricted public advertising of iGaming bonuses and credits ahead of the 13 July market launch, limiting operators to their own websites or consented direct communications only. The Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Amendment Regulation (AR 2/2026) codifies the restrictions, including a ban on describing offers as […]

Key Points Crypto compliance guidelines by the Curaçao Gaming Authority were published for the first time in June 2026 for the benefit of B2C online gambling licensees. Immediate banning will occur for sanctioned wallets, crypto mixers, privacy coins with untraceable transaction history, and operators operating as exchanges/VAps. Compliance needs to be completed by June 2027 […]

Key Points PlayCity now reports illegal gambling channels directly to Kick’s headquarters, with the first two violating channels removed within the past week. Thirty-seven accounts across TikTok, Instagram, Twitch and Kick were blocked this month, reaching a combined audience of more than 895,000 followers. Violations carry a financial penalty of nearly UAH5.2 million (approximately $155,678), […]

Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged Myanmar to strengthen enforcement against online gambling, telecom fraud and other cross-border crimes during talks with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing in Beijing. The meeting took place on 16 June during Min Aung Hlaing’s five-day state visit to China, his first since assuming the presidency in April. Both governments […]