GRAI sets out B2C licence types under Gambling Regulation Act 2024
Prediction market operators must hold a remote betting intermediary licence before serving Irish consumers under the 2024 Act.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
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Greece's HGC says BetBlocker blocking app now available in Greek
Greek-speaking users gain a free, anonymous gambling-blocking tool in Greek, improving access to self-protection tools.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Entain urges immediate voluntary action against unlicensed sports sponsors
Entain urges sports stakeholders to stop unlicensed sponsorship voluntarily before legislation follows consultation.
DCMS opens consultation on illegal gambling sports sponsorship
DCMS consultation examines prohibiting illegal gambling sponsorship in sport amid licensed operator concerns.
Brazil STF president warns criminal groups use illegal betting sites to launder funds
Brazil's regulated operators face reputational and enforcement pressure as the judiciary links clandestine betting platforms to money laundering and organised crime.
AMLA seeks gambling sector input on risk-based supervision
AMLA invited gambling licensees to contribute on risk profiling and risk-based supervision.
HGC delivers 2025 annual report to Greek parliament president
The report covers HGC's 2025 activities and technology use in supervision and enforcement, informing compliance expectations.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
BGC weighs options as UKGC advances financial risk assessments
The BGC is considering options as the UKGC proceeds with planned financial risk assessments.
Brazil regulator defends betting advertising rules as health concerns raised
The hearing signals possible tightening of advertising rules, a compliance and marketing risk for licensed Brazilian operators.
Gibraltar to launch dedicated regulatory regime for prediction markets
A dedicated prediction-markets regime gives operators a defined licensing route in a jurisdiction already issuing prediction-platform approvals.
Gibraltar sets out dedicated prediction market framework
Operators gain a separate Gibraltar framework covering market manipulation and money laundering safeguards for prediction markets.
Denmark weighs tighter gambling advertising rules for live sport
Operators running live sports sponsorships and in-play advertising in Denmark face tighter marketing limits from January 2027 if the reforms proceed.
CMS Committee questions UKGC over financial risk assessment plans
Regulators face parliamentary scrutiny as the committee seeks answers on proceeding with financial risk assessments.
Liverpool City Council joins coalition seeking gambling advertising restrictions
Operators face added local authority support for tighter advertising controls as Liverpool joins campaign group CEGA.
Spillemyndigheden blocks 334 illegal gambling sites in 2025
The blocking orders and app-store complaint channels raise removal costs for unlicensed operators targeting Danish players.
UK Gambling Commission faces industry criticism over financial risk assessments
Operators face new compliance obligations if the Commission proceeds with Financial Risk Assessments despite industry criticism.
ECB opens temporary gambling sponsorship route for The Hundred
Operators gain a temporary opening to pursue gambling sponsorship deals with The Hundred under an emergency provision.
Dutch gambling tax rises raise €2m extra in 2025, podcast reports
Operators and investors face weaker-than-forecast Dutch tax receipts, with land-based visits down around 11% year on year and closures cited.
ANJL backs new betting advertising rules and urges tougher illegal-site enforcement
Stricter enforcement against unlicensed sites would affect how licensed operators compete and how advertising rules are applied in Brazil.
FDJ United welcomes Supreme Court of the Netherlands ruling on pre-regulation gambling losses
The ruling sets the legal position on pre-re-regulation loss claims that Dutch operators and their investors have faced.
ECA seeks cross-border action over estimated €91.6bn illegal market
Regulators face ECA calls for stronger cross-border enforcement against unlicensed online gambling across the EU.
MGA outlines AI-led regulatory approach in annual report
Suppliers see Malta's regulatory approach covering licences for both gambling operators and business-to-business suppliers.
UK racing criticises UKGC stance on financial risk assessments
Racing's opposition highlights the compliance and cost burden operators and partners expect from the financial risk regime.
Brasília federal court revokes Spribe's AVIATOR trademark injunction
The ruling removes Spribe's interim exclusivity claim over AVIATOR in Brazil while the invalidation case continues, affecting operators and suppliers using the brand.
KSA chair calls for stronger consumer financial safeguards
Regulators face KSA calls to strengthen financial protection for consumers and vulnerable players in Dutch gambling reform.