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GGL steps up checks on illegal sports betting during 2026 World Cup

Enforcement & compliance

Germany's GGL said it will intensify oversight of illegal sports betting throughout the 2026 World Cup, focusing on online offers and betting advertising. The checks will also cover radio and streaming broadcasts, new betting types and markets; the authority said it exchanges information with FIFA, UEFA and the International Olympic Committee on integrity risks.

Operators face heightened scrutiny of advertising and online betting offers during the tournament.

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European regulators warn prediction platforms over World Cup gambling risks

Gambling regulators from Germany, Belgium, Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal and Switzerland issued a joint warning about unlicensed prediction-market platforms during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They said they would strengthen cross-border monitoring and, where needed, act against platforms that breach national gambling rules. The statement cited concerns including weak age and identity checks, potential fraud and gambling-related harm.

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