BGC weighs legal challenge to UK affordability checks
A legal challenge could delay or reshape the Gambling Commission's affordability regime, affecting compliance costs and customer checks for UK operators.
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UK gambling reform faces political reshuffle after May 2026 vote
UK gambling regulation is expected to be affected by political developments following the 7 May 2026 vote.
Spain's DGOJ opens public consultation on gambling law reform
The DGOJ consultation on amending the 15-year-old gambling law covers influencer advertising, acquisition promotions and search-engine advertising.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
ANJ algorithm estimates 600,000 excessive gamblers generating 60% of GGR
The algorithm identified 600,000 players generating 60% of gross gaming revenue, and the regulator called operators' identification effort insufficient.
Source: ANJ (France)
Iowa casino revenue rises 3.67% to $146.3m in April 2026
The figures show Iowa sports wagering revenue growing faster than casino revenue, a split operators and suppliers can weigh.
Panama wins CIADI arbitration against Banesco over bond calls
The tribunal rejected all of Banesco's claims and ordered it to pay Panama $900,000 in legal fees and costs.
Panama economy grows 4.4% in 2025, Chapman tells CAVEX summit
The economy expanded 4.4% in 2025 and the deficit fell to roughly 4% of GDP, while Panama has begun OECD engagement.
Panama minister presents bill adding economic substance rules to Fiscal Code
The bill sets economic substance requirements for certain foreign-source passive income, targeting structures without real activity in Panama.
GGL outlines nine-member Sportbeirat advising on sports betting
The nine-member Sportbeirat advises the regulator and the Länder on sports betting and betting programme questions and treaty evaluation.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Panama AML commission urges institutional integrity against organised crime
The commission's technical secretary called for stronger institutional integrity and international cooperation, describing compliance and due diligence as essential tools.
Iowa sports wagering revenue jumps 56% to $24.57m in March 2026
The figures show Bally's Marquette landside casino's revenue increase while statewide casino revenue fell, signalling competitive shift.
French gambling mediator reports 1,856 requests in 2025, up 20%
Operators face scrutiny over account handling and mediation participation, with withdrawal from cases limiting the mediator's ability to resolve player disputes.
Source: ANJ (France)
Coljuegos briefs Risaralda mayors on gambling legality at Pereira meeting
Local coordination matters because regional authorities help tackle unauthorised betting, Coljuegos said.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
GGL sets out money-laundering prevention duties for German gambling operators
Operators must run risk analyses, identify customers and report suspected laundering to the FIU, with EU anti-money-laundering rules applying from 10 July 2027.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Coljuegos and Superfinanciera seek bank access for licensed gambling operators
Banking barriers affect authorised operators, and payment channels used by unlicensed online operators are a coordination target.
Source: Coljuegos (Colombia)
ANJ reports French gambling revenue up 3% to €14.1bn in 2025
Operators face intensifying competition and full-year tax effects in 2026 as online play approaches a fifth of French gambling revenue.
Source: ANJ (France)
DGOJ outlines risk-player detection model at Rome's IGE 2026
The DGOJ's early-detection system for risky online behaviour is required under Real Decreto 176/2023.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
ANJ approves operator anti-fraud plans and issues new AML prescriptions
The ANJ approved operators' action plans but adopted specific prescriptions, focusing on organised crime and vigilance for corruption-exposed players.
Source: ANJ (France)
Spain reactivates PACS identity-theft protocol for online gambling
The PACS protocol helps taxpayers whose identities were used in online gambling during the 2025 income tax campaign.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
ANJ approves operator plans on excessive and underage gambling
The regulator approved prevention plans but issued prescriptions, saying further effort is needed to cut excessive gamblers by 2027.
Source: ANJ (France)
Spain's DGOJ presents 2026-2030 safe gambling programme
The programme sets three priorities, six general objectives and 24 measures covering diagnosis, prevention and player protection.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
Iowa casinos report $156.0m in February 2026 receipts
The figures show casino revenue growth offsetting weaker sports wagering revenue, with state gaming taxes rising.
GGL board member says state treaty evaluation must test goal achievement
Benter said the treaty evaluation must focus on whether it met its goals, with evidence needed to justify departing from legislators' 2020 decisions.
Source: GGL (Germany)
GGL study puts illegal online gambling at 22.97% of German market
Unlicensed online gambling accounts for 22.97% of the market, giving a 77.03% channelisation rate that will feed into the treaty evaluation.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Gespa sets out Swiss sports betting rules and limits
Operators and suppliers in Switzerland must work within Gespa's binding limits on betting-offer scope and the constitutional rule that net sports-betting revenue goes to charitable purposes.
Source: Gespa (Switzerland)