IAGR launches portal to check gambling sites’ authorisation worldwide
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The International Association of Gaming Regulators launched its first Illegal Gambling Awareness Week and a free portal to help consumers check whether online gambling sites are authorised in their jurisdiction. Built by French company Sharp Vision, the portal covers jurisdictions represented in IAGR and provides information on authorised operators, blocking measures and relevant regulators; users are advised to confirm details with national authorities.
The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) is launching its first Illegal Gambling Awareness Week, whose initiatives include the launch of a free portal for checking gambling sites’ authorisation. French technology company Sharp Vision built the portal for the campaign.
The search tool covers jurisdictions represented in IAGR. Users can look up authorised or blocked operators, check individual sites and identify the relevant regulator. A form allows users to flag inaccurate or incomplete information.
The portal is for information only and does not replace checks by national authorities. Consumers are advised to confirm details with the relevant regulator before registering, depositing money or sharing personal data. IAGR president Brian Krolicki said consumers should check a site’s authorisation and identify its regulator before using it.
Fincord Intelligence estimated that illegal online gambling generated nearly $50bn in gross revenue worldwide in 2025. It estimated that about 5,000 operators were active through more than 15,000 sites and apps offering gambling outside their national regulatory frameworks.
During the awareness week, IAGR will distribute short videos made by communications company R&R Partners about illegal operators and consumer risks. The campaign follows IAGR’s annual conference in Lima, Peru, held from 19 to 22 October 2026, where regulators focused on illegal gambling sites.
The portal is intended to be updated after the awareness week, with participating authorities invited to check and add information about their markets.