ANJ warns prediction-market platforms are illegal in France
Prediction-market platforms are not authorised in France and are treated as illegal gambling sites, with leading operators geoblocking at the ANJ's request.
Source: ANJ (France)
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Iowa casinos report $163.8m in January 2026 receipts
The figures show Iowa casino and sports wagering revenue both rising, with state gaming taxes up slightly.
ANJ opens three-year JONUM regulation pilot in France
Providers must file a prior declaration with the ANJ, which issues receipts and publishes a list of declared offers.
Source: ANJ (France)
ANJ-backed survey finds 42.6% of French minors gambled in 2025
Rising minor participation, parental-facilitated access and advertising exposure give French regulators grounds to tighten retail controls and advertising rules.
Source: ANJ (France)
Ghana Gaming Commission holds RTI Act training for management
The session stressed RTI compliance as a legal obligation and a step towards transparency for the regulator.
Source: Gaming Commission of Ghana
Tinubu declines assent to Central Gaming Bill
The refused assent upholds the Constitution's reservation of lotteries and gaming to the states, as affirmed by the Supreme Court.
GGL urges licensed operators to do more against illegal gambling
The GGL wants licensed operators to use their market knowledge and supplier contacts to curb illegal offers.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Gespa sets out Swiss lottery licensing and public-benefit rules
Small-scale lotteries are licensed by cantonal authorities, with Gespa approval required for cross-canton operation.
Source: Gespa (Switzerland)
Swiss cantons authorise small poker tournaments under federal limits
Operators planning small poker tournaments need cantonal authorisation and must meet federal limits on stakes, daily events and venue.
Source: Gespa (Switzerland)
Swiss federal law caps stakes and frequency of small poker tournaments
Operators and venues outside casinos need cantonal authorisation and a cantonal legal basis before running small poker tournaments, with federal caps on stakes and frequency.
Source: Gespa (Switzerland)
Cantons license small poker tournaments under federal limits, Gespa says
Operators planning small poker tournaments need cantonal legislation and licensing in place, with federal caps on entry fees and event frequency limiting their scope.
Source: Gespa (Switzerland)
DGOJ sets out 2026 priorities at ICE Barcelona 2026
Planned measures include a joint deposit limits system and a common risk-behaviour detection mechanism.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
DGOJ opens sustainable gambling zone at ICE Barcelona 2026
The DGOJ called for international regulatory cooperation on safe gambling and platforms' role in illegal gambling.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
GGL sets out enforcement tools against unlicensed gambling
The GGL's published powers include prohibition proceedings, coercive fines, criminal referrals, IP and payment blocking.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Gespa sets out Swiss operator and game licence requirements
A game licence additionally requires an operator licence, and skill-based games are usually more complex to assess.
Source: Gespa (Switzerland)
AGCO intensifies monitoring of private room karaoke bars over liquor violations
Karaoke bars' violation rate is nearly double other licensed establishments, prompting increased monitoring and stronger enforcement.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
ANJ and Brut release video on voluntary gambling ban
88,000 people are registered on the voluntary exclusion file, up 25% over the past two years.
Source: ANJ (France)
Ontario amends alcohol rules for grocery stores, convenience stores and wine boutiques
Licensed grocery stores, convenience stores and wine boutiques may now advertise and sell alcohol online alongside other products.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
GGL warns of illegal online gambling with new information brochure
The brochure warns consumers that illegal offerings lack state oversight, youth protection, deposit limits and transparent payout procedures.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Lagos State and ARD expand school programme against underage gambling
The school-based programme has reached more than 4,000 students in 10 secondary schools since beginning in 2023.
GGL and state coordinators discuss gambling addiction prevention
Coordinators presented findings on gambling advertising from client statistics, and the State Treaty evaluation was discussed.
Source: GGL (Germany)
GGL says data quality precedes speed in German market monitoring
The GGL says its data systems are still being validated, so the data cannot yet be used for evaluation.
Source: GGL (Germany)
GGL sets out core duties under 2021 State Treaty on Gambling
The GGL oversees online poker, virtual slots, sports betting, horse betting and nationwide social lotteries, while Darmstadt handles player blocking.
Source: GGL (Germany)
AGCO updates monetary penalty schedule for large quadricycle and winery licensees
The changes enable large quadricycle liquor sales licences and winery product transfers, with new maximum penalties set.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
DGOJ advances domain-registry cooperation against illegal gambling
The DGOJ cited rising domains redirecting to illegal pages and social media impersonation as current challenges.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)