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European Commission proposes removing Panama from high-risk list

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Source: Junta de Control de Juegos (Panama)

The European Commission recommended removing Panama from its list of high-risk jurisdictions for money laundering and terrorist financing, according to Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance. The proposal requires approval by the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament; without objections, the revised list would take effect within a month.

A change to Panama’s listed status may affect compliance assessments by gambling businesses serving the market.

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ANJ finds high-risk players generate up to 89% of stakes on specific bets

France’s ANJ published research on 12 October 2026 showing that players classified as risky or highly risky accounted for 80% to 89% of stakes on certain sports bets. The analysis covered online sports betting during the first half of 2026, including bets on individual match segments. The regulator said the findings could inform future decisions on permitted betting markets.

France's ANJ published research on 12 October 2026 finding that players it classifies as risky or highly risky accounted for 80% to 89% of total stakes on certain sports bets, according to the regulator. The study covered online sports betting data from the first half of 2026. The ANJ said the findings could affect the range of permitted sports betting on offer, but it has not announced specific restrictions or bans.

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