Malta MEP Agius warns EU online gambling ad ban may fuel illegal market
Agius's warning signals that EU policymakers weighing advertising restrictions face channelisation concerns, a risk operators and regulators already cite in national markets.
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Gambling Commission invites operators to identify regulatory burdens
Licensed operators can identify burdens affecting their businesses for the Commission's 2026-2027 plan.
Brazil SPA official calls betting regulation a success
The SPA's public endorsement of its regulatory model signals continued enforcement focus for operators active in Brazil's licensed betting market.
PlayCity study finds support for tighter gambling regulation in Ukraine
The study's support for tighter regulation is hard to assess because methodology is unavailable.
European Parliament official reports progress in EU gambling tax discussions
A uniform EU gambling tax remains only a proposal despite advancing in discussions.
Spain's CPJ validates 2025 gambling activity report with regional rules annex
The annex gives operators a single reference on divergent regional rules, authorised game types and self-exclusion registers across Spain.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Gensler and CME challenge prediction markets as CFTC opposition grows
The challenges question whether the CFTC should regulate sports event contracts and perpetual futures, affecting prediction market operators and their state lawsuits.
Georgia proposes foreign-facing online gambling licences and 5% tax
Georgia's draft legislation proposes a separate licensing category for foreign-facing online operators.
Spain approves Royal Decree imposing deposit limits on betting customers
Operators in Spain face new deposit-limit obligations, adding to a run of government restrictions on bonusing and ID checks.
CGA sets mid-2027 deadline for Curaçao crypto gambling compliance
Curaçao's licensed operators must meet crypto gambling rules by the mid-2027 deadline.
IBJR and ANJL back Brazil’s action against illegal betting
IBJR and ANJL backed government measures targeting payment institutions to address illegal betting.
Dutch gambling tax rise yields €2m extra in 2025, far below forecast
Lower-than-forecast receipts and a shrinking tax base weaken the case for further Dutch tax rises on licensed operators.
Fed chair Warsh forms task force to review data sources
Prediction-market operators could gain a new institutional data customer if the Fed adopts real-money contracts as policy inputs.
VNLOK takes Meta to court over illegal gambling advertising
VNLOK's lawsuit concerns illegal gambling adverts on Meta's Facebook and Instagram platforms.
PlayCity adds Kick to partners targeting illegal gambling adverts
Platform cooperation gives Ukraine's regulator another channel to curb black-market advertising reaching players, a compliance concern for licensed operators.
Brazil announces measures against illegal betting, including fund seizures
Brazil's announced measures include seizing funds as a tool against illegal betting.
Spain approves cross-operator deposit limits of €700 daily for online players
A royal decree sets joint per-person deposit limits across all online operators: €700 daily, €1,750 weekly, €3,300 over four weeks.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
GGL explains permitted sports bets and bans prediction-market wagers
The clarification confirms prediction-market-style products fall outside Germany's licensed sports betting regime, a boundary operators must respect.
Source: GGL (Germany)
GGL sets out which gambling types are eligible for licensing in Germany
The guidance clarifies the licensing scope, helping operators and suppliers judge which online products fall inside Germany's permitted market.
Source: GGL (Germany)
VNLOK prepares European Commission complaint over Meta gambling adverts
VNLOK alleges Meta failed to prevent illegal gambling advertisements on its platforms.
PlayCity works with Kick against illegal gambling advertising
Operators should note regulator-public reporting channel and platform cooperation targeting illegal ads.
Tanzania plans 5% excise duty on betting stakes
Operators should prepare for a 5% excise duty on betting stakes under Tanzania's planned tax.
Estonia remote gambling tax cut impact remains unclear after six months
Operators and investors lack evidence on whether Estonia's lower remote gambling tax is meeting its policy aims, leaving the market's fiscal outlook uncertain.
Colombia's Council of State suspends Coljuegos advertising rules for online operators
Operators gain temporary relief from advertising caps and reporting duties, but the provisions could return if the court upholds them or legislators act.
Entain raises concerns about consumers identifying illegal betting sites
Operators face consumer confusion between licensed and illegal betting sites, prompting Entain's concerns to authorities.