Innovative Technology promotes MyCheckr age estimation to UK retailers ahead of tobacco ban
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SPiCE International 2026 to address Asian regulation and growth in Cebu
The conference programme covers regulated-market access and player protection, with speakers discussing compliance and growth.
Pythia Sports joins NYCE marketplace with horse and greyhound racing offer
The certification gives sportsbook operators a single integration for Pythia's racing trading, pricing and risk-management product.
D.C. bill would regulate online casinos and target sweepstakes sites
The bill would create a licensed D.C. online casino framework with a 2% assessment on gross gaming revenue.
SPA flags money-laundering prevention failures in Blaze betting flows
Operators and suppliers should expect closer SPA scrutiny of anti-money-laundering controls after failures found in Blaze betting flows.
Appointment
Strive Gaming appoints Ian Freeman as chief operating officer
Operators relying on Strive Gaming's player account management should note its new COO leading artificial intelligence adoption.
Flutter SEA brands take seven prizes at EGR Italy Awards 2026
The awards give Flutter's Italian brands a marketing and recruitment platform as regulated-market competition intensifies.
ANJL data shows 41,716 suspicious betting sites after Brazil online gambling ban
The figures suggest bettors may shift to unauthorised platforms, a compliance and market-integrity concern for licensed operators.
Chile's LNB provisionally suspends Stan Scott over alleged betting network
The case shows sports bodies applying provisional integrity suspensions while betting-related disciplinary procedures run across jurisdictions.
SiGMA World 2026 returns to Rome under advancing regulated gaming theme
The event's regulatory attendance and cross-sector format give operators and suppliers a venue to discuss licensing and compliance.
Imagine Live partners with Microgame as first Italian aggregator
Microgame's aggregator deal gives more than 35 licensed Italian operators access to Imagine Live's localised live-casino content.
Germany's GwG rules require trained anti-money-laundering officers for gambling
Operators must appoint qualified money-laundering officers who conduct risk analyses and report suspicious transactions to the FIU.
UKGC study finds gamblers seek illegal sites to bypass GamStop checks
A survey of more than 4,000 gamblers found illegal sites used partly to avoid GamStop self-exclusion and personal data requests.
TaDa Gaming targets UK growth with five performance indicators
TaDa Gaming's five indicators assess games' long-term commercial value for operators across its certified UK portfolio.
Tender
Chile's SCJ opens procedure for two casino licences
Chile's SCJ procedure awards two casino licences, one reserved for Aysén and one available nationally, with bids due April 2027.
Swiss ESBK gathers 81 experts in Bern to strengthen illegal gambling fight
Coordination among 81 representatives from 22 cantons could increase enforcement pressure on unlicensed operators targeting Swiss players.
AGCO and PointsBet Canada settle case with two-day suspension and independent audit
The settlement sets a compliance precedent for Ontario operators on reporting suspicious betting activity and accepting independent audits.
PAF Spain CEO sets out five regulatory challenges for online gambling
PAF Spain's CEO cited five regulatory challenges including player protection and a joint deposit-limit system.
Susana Pastor clarifies DGOJ and regional competence debate at gaming congress
Susana Pastor said she did not question Madrid's powers and called for a defined gambling regulation debate.
Andalucía ratifies CIO Mijas as national reference centre for gambling training
BOJA ratification makes CIO Mijas a national reference centre for gambling training, supporting workforce qualification standards.
InfoPlay reviews Spain's new Player Portal and its limits
The free portal centralises a user's online gambling activity across licensed operators, requiring Cl@ve, certificate or electronic ID.
UKGC suspends Targetlocal’s remote licence over anti-money laundering failings
Operators can see that significant action following anti-money laundering enquiries preceded the lifting of Targetlocal’s licence suspension.
Source: UKGC
QuinnBet agrees £609,104 settlement with UKGC over regulatory failures
The settlement requires QuinnBet to pay £609,104 following failures in customer protection and anti-money laundering controls.
Source: UKGC
Evolution Malta to pay £4.75m settlement after UKGC investigation
Suppliers should assess where games are available and strengthen risk assessment, supply-chain controls and customer due diligence.
Source: UKGC
Japan arcades bar under-18s after 22:00 under national entertainment rules
National rules bar under-18s from arcades after 22:00, with municipalities able to impose additional restrictions.