South African bookmaker trade body calls for action on illegal gambling
Operators face competition from unlicensed betting sites that the trade body says regulators have yet to curb.
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UKGC confirms phased rollout of financial risk assessments
Operators face a phased launch of financial risk assessments for customers with high gambling expenditure amid industry opposition.
UKGC outlines staged introduction of financial risk assessments
Operators face a planned phased introduction of financial risk assessments intended to identify high financial risk customers.
EU financial regulator says some prediction market contracts face binary options rules
Prediction market operators face compliance obligations under existing EU binary options restrictions, affecting product design and market access.
Italian bill proposes 2% levy on domestic football bets
The levy would add a new cost to domestic football betting in Italy and direct the proceeds to youth, women's football and problem gambling prevention.
UKGC to update stakeholders on financial risk assessments for customers
The update will signal how the UKGC intends to proceed with affordability checks that directly affect operators' customer due diligence duties.
Dutch Supreme Court rules pre-2021 player loss claims not automatically void
The ruling limits restitution claims against unlicensed operators for pre-2021 losses, reducing legal exposure for operators facing similar cases in the Netherlands.
Dutch Supreme Court rejects voiding pre-regulation online gambling contracts
Operators can rely on the Dutch Supreme Court ruling that pre-regulation customer contracts cannot be declared void.
African regulators advance Africa Safer Gambling Week at London session
The initiative signals coordinated African regulatory action on taxation, player protection and illegal operators, affecting compliance planning for operators and suppliers targeting those markets.
KSA updates Dutch online gambling deposit means-test guidance
Operators must recalculate Dutch deposit limits using only recurring income, excluding savings and one-off payments, or risk supervisory action.
Brazil iGaming public revenue rises 86% year on year, Federal Revenue Service reports
Higher public revenue from licensed betting raises the fiscal stakes for Brazil's policymakers as they weigh enforcement against illegal sites.
Australia government stands by gambling advertising reforms amid backbench criticism
Operators and suppliers face proposed advertising restrictions from January 2027 if the bill proceeds, with backbench dissent signalling political risk.
GGL reports 2025 supervisory and enforcement measures showed effect
The report signals a shift from licensing towards structured supervision and enforcement, with the 2021 state treaty evaluation and a new licensing cycle from 2027 ahead.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Coljuegos board amends Baloto online lotto rules under Agreement No. 3
Agreement No. 3 modifies and replaces Title 2 of the Baloto online lotto rules, amending Agreement 08 of 2020.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
Gambling Commission's Miller flags disconnect with sector over financial risk assessments
Operators face continued uncertainty over when financial risk assessment checks will be fully implemented, with the Commission's decision already delayed.
DCMS ran consultation on 25% Gambling Commission licence fee increase
Licence fee changes affect the cost base for every operator holding a Gambling Commission licence in Great Britain.
UK prize competition operators form trade association
Operators should note the new Prize Competition Council unites over 50 operators promoting voluntary standards and player protection.
Social Market Foundation urges higher tax on gambling machines
Operators should assess exposure to higher tax on gambling machines the Social Market Foundation considers high risk.
DCMS confirms 25% gambling licence fee increase from October
Operators should prepare for a 25% increase in UK gambling licence fees beginning 1 October 2026.
Social Market Foundation proposes further UK gambling tax increase
Operators should note the Social Market Foundation advocates another increase in UK gaming duties beyond the current 40% online rate.
Gambling advertising remains subject of political debate in 2026
Operators and suppliers face continued political pressure over advertising rules, with the Netherlands among markets where further restrictions are being urged.
Gambling Commission invites proposals to simplify regulatory processes
Operators and suppliers can suggest process improvements, including examples from other markets.
Brazil’s SPA plans restrictions on social features in online gambling
Brazil's SPA notified Bets-regime operators that social interaction and engagement features face restrictions.
GRAI prepares to oversee Ireland’s online betting market
GRAI assumes oversight of Ireland's online betting market under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024.
ADM warns Italian operators on bonus and content rules
ADM warned operators that bonus, reward and prize communications must comply with content rules.