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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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.
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)
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)
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)
GGL begins quarterly publication of German gambling stakes data
Quarterly stakes data gives operators and investors a recurring official benchmark for Germany's licensed market.
Source: GGL (Germany)
GGL reports 2024 activity, estimates illegal online gambling share at about 25%
The GGL's estimate that a quarter of Germany's online gambling market is illegal signals sustained enforcement risk for licensed operators and their suppliers.
Source: GGL (Germany)
GGL outlines German online gambling regulation at IAGA summit in Berlin
The GGL's account of channelisation and player protection signals how supervisors may assess sports-betting market attractiveness.
Source: GGL (Germany)
GGL meets state prevention coordinators on gambling addiction standards
Closer alignment between the GGL and state prevention bodies could shape early-detection standards operators must build.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Norway's Lotteritilsynet gains wider powers to stop illegal pyramid schemes
Expanded powers let the regulator investigate and halt illegal pyramid schemes, widening enforcement scope for the Norwegian market.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Lotteritilsynet warns Norwegian clubs over sponsorship by unlicensed gambling firms
The warning puts clubs on notice that promoting unlicensed operators can count as illegal marketing, affecting sponsorship income.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)
Lotteritilsynet removes 211 organisations from lottery register
Removals cut affected voluntary organisations off from lottery and bingo income, with a six-month quarantine before reapplying.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)