The UK Gambling Commission opened a consultation on gaming machine standards and testing on 29 January, the regulator said. Its proposals include five new standards, changes to three existing ones and consolidating 12 standards into one; responses are due by 20 May.
Operators may need to adapt to proposed machine standards, testing requirements and social responsibility provisions.
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It was reported that GLI opened a public consultation on updates to its online gambling and sports betting standards. The revisions aim to accommodate a multichannel environment.
The EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority opened a consultation on draft standards for assessing money-laundering and terrorist-financing risks among non-financial entities, including online and retail gambling operators. The consultation runs until 27 September; AMLA identified proportional reporting, smaller businesses and implementation costs as issues for feedback.
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission opened a consultation on draft fitness and propriety guidance on 16 March 2026. The proposed criteria cover integrity, competence and financial standing for licensed operators and key company figures, with the rules expected to take effect in summer 2026. Responses are due by 25 May 2026.
Queensland's Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) requires gaming machine licence holders to maintain a compliance programme meeting minimum standards. The requirements cover gaming-related compliance details and signage on gaming rules, cash payouts and safer gambling.
The Valencian government opened consultation on a draft update to rules for digital management of gambling machines and betting activities, with the Joc-er platform at its centre. The proposal would let users access Joc-er through secure credentials beyond electronic ID, including certificates from ACCV or FNMT. Businesses have 15 calendar days to submit comments.