The Netherlands’ Kansspelautoriteit says its 2024–2025 review found operators’ game-risk assessments inconsistent and often unreliable. It is consulting the Justice and Security Ministry on a single standardised method for the regulated market.
A common assessment method could change how licensed operators evaluate and mitigate risks across individual games.
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Reportedly, the UK Gambling Commission has placed gambling software suppliers in the medium-risk category in its 2026 anti-money-laundering assessment. Software suppliers are the only sector whose rating changed in the assessment.
It was reported that UKGC published an assessment of money laundering and terrorist financing risks in gambling. It identified fraud technology and growth in illegal markets among emerging threats.
It was reported that BHA questioned UKGC’s account of engagement on financial risk assessments. UKGC says it has engaged proactively, including in a response from acting chief Sarah Gardner to a parliamentary committee.
The Gambling Commission will publish evidence on financial risk assessments in autumn. Sarah Gardner told MPs the delay reflects the implementation timetable.
It was reported that UKGC promised to release its full financial risk assessment evidence. The pledge follows questions from a parliamentary committee.