Kenya has proposed rules requiring gambling operators to pay winners within 14 days. Under the proposal, a licensee would pay the Gambling Regulatory Authority a penalty equal to 5%, while the winner would receive the unpaid amount plus interest at 5% a day for 21 days; continued non-payment could lead to licence suspension.
Operators would face penalties and possible licence suspension for late winner payments.
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Mauritius enacted gambling reforms through the Finance Act 2026, which received presidential assent on 12 August. The rules require interactive gambling licensees to incorporate locally and establish B2C, B2B and ancillary categories. B2C operators face an annual €30,000 fee plus quarterly payments of 3% of gross gambling yield, with changes beginning in 2027.
Reportedly, Kenya’s High Court authorised the Gambling Regulatory Authority to collect disputed fees on 24 August. Online bookmakers must pay KES50m for a licence, KES5m to apply and KES5m annually to operate. The legal challenge continues, and the regulator has promised refunds if the court invalidates the regulations.
It was reported that Singapore’s GRA opened a consultation on proposed changes to rules for fundraising lotteries. The rules cover lotteries organised by religious, educational, charitable and welfare bodies.
Reportedly, Finland's National Police Board began accepting gambling licence applications on 1 March 2026, with licensed operations due to start on 1 July 2027. Ireland's Gambling Regulatory Authority opened its Operator Portal on 9 February 2026, and the UK raised Remote Gaming Duty from 21% to 40% on 1 April 2026.
iGamingToday reported that Mauritius budget proposals would permit digital game licensing for existing casino and gaming operators. The package also proposes independent testing, stronger monitoring and removal of the separate hotel casino category.