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ANJ and Brut release video on voluntary gambling ban
88,000 people are registered on the voluntary exclusion file, up 25% over the past two years.
Source: ANJ (France)
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Laws, tax changes, consultations and gambling policy.
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Ontario amends alcohol rules for grocery stores, convenience stores and wine boutiques
Licensed grocery stores, convenience stores and wine boutiques may now advertise and sell alcohol online alongside other products.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
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GGL warns of illegal online gambling with new information brochure
The brochure warns consumers that illegal offerings lack state oversight, youth protection, deposit limits and transparent payout procedures.
Source: GGL (Germany)
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Lagos State and ARD expand school programme against underage gambling
The school-based programme has reached more than 4,000 students in 10 secondary schools since beginning in 2023.
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GGL and state coordinators discuss gambling addiction prevention
Coordinators presented findings on gambling advertising from client statistics, and the State Treaty evaluation was discussed.
Source: GGL (Germany)
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GGL says data quality precedes speed in German market monitoring
The GGL says its data systems are still being validated, so the data cannot yet be used for evaluation.
Source: GGL (Germany)
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GGL sets out core duties under 2021 State Treaty on Gambling
The GGL oversees online poker, virtual slots, sports betting, horse betting and nationwide social lotteries, while Darmstadt handles player blocking.
Source: GGL (Germany)
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AGCO updates monetary penalty schedule for large quadricycle and winery licensees
The changes enable large quadricycle liquor sales licences and winery product transfers, with new maximum penalties set.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
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DGOJ advances domain-registry cooperation against illegal gambling
The DGOJ cited rising domains redirecting to illegal pages and social media impersonation as current challenges.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
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GGL and federal drug commissioner agree closer cooperation on gambling addiction prevention
The GGL pressed for a StGB reform to extend prosecution to illegal gambling offers operated abroad.
Source: GGL (Germany)
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Ghana Gaming Commission completes nationwide compliance monitoring tour
Operators face on-site scrutiny of compliance, AML standards, customer protection and responsible gaming, with illegal-operator disruption included.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
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GGL backs European regulators' positions against illegal online gambling
The GGL endorsed a joint declaration by six European regulators on curbing illegal online gambling, though it cannot co-sign.
Source: GGL (Germany)
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Seven European regulators agree information exchange on illegal online gambling
Regulators from seven countries will share intelligence and jointly press platforms over unauthorised advertising, sharpening cross-border enforcement.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
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GGL FAQ sets out criminal penalties for players using illegal gambling
Players using unlicensed sites face criminal liability, and the FAQ directs them to verify German permission via the GGL whitelist.
Source: GGL (Germany)
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ANJ revamps voluntary gambling ban service with stronger identity checks
Operators must block access for self-excluded players, and a larger, faster-registering ban file widens the scope of that obligation.
Source: ANJ (France)
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GGL warns German players that online El Gordo participation is illegal
Unlicensed lottery-betting sites face warnings, affecting competition with licensed German operators during Christmas sales.
Source: GGL (Germany)
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DGOJ unveils algorithm to detect problem gambling early
A tool built on diagnosed players' data could raise detection from around 3% and may become mandatory for all operators.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
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DGOJ international gambling congress draws 327 attendees in Madrid
At the congress, the secretary general welcomed approval of a welcome-bonus ban and card payments matching account holders.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
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European gambling regulators meet at DGOJ to discuss illegal market
Regulators discussed illegal gambling, affiliates, payment blocking, AI in CRM, self-exclusion registers and anti-money-laundering rules.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
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AGCO requires all Ontario grocery licensees to join deposit return scheme from January 2026
Grocery licensees must accept containers, refund deposits and post signage from January 2026 to stay compliant.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
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LSLGA wins IAGR Regulatory Innovation Award for SAFEPLAY self-exclusion platform
A regulator-run multi-operator self-exclusion platform offers a model for centralised player-protection oversight across licensed operators.
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Lagos attorney general warns Central Gaming Bill violates Supreme Court ruling
The bill's fate determines whether Nigerian online operators face federal or state licensing and possible legal dispute.
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DGOJ opens registration for first international gambling congress in Madrid
The regulator-hosted congress on gambling's social impact has capacity for 300 people in Madrid.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
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GGL hosts DACHL meeting of German-speaking gambling regulators in Halle
Cross-border cooperation on illegal gambling and IP blocking affects enforcement across German-speaking markets for operators.
Source: GGL (Germany)
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GGL warns illegal online gambling poses elevated addiction risk to young people
The warning signals continued enforcement focus on unlicensed sites lacking age checks, deposit limits and blocking systems.
Source: GGL (Germany)