DGOJ director calls for risk detection and player protection in Spain
Operators may face greater emphasis on early risk detection and embedding player protection in product design.
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DGOJ congress examines gambling risks, artificial intelligence and video games
The discussion addresses risk differences across gambling products and the regulator’s approach to public gambling policy.
Carlos Hernández warns against legislation driven by headlines in Spain
Operators face potential regulatory changes through amendments to a consumer law, alongside concerns about how those rules are developed.
GGL warns German players that online El Gordo participation is illegal
Unlicensed lottery-betting sites face warnings, affecting competition with licensed German operators during Christmas sales.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Kansspelautoriteit plans easier Cruks exclusions for clients under guardianship
A shorter process could give guardians a faster route to exclude clients experiencing gambling problems from licensed gambling.
CDA renews call to reverse Dutch online gambling legalisation
The proposals could lead to tighter advertising and oversight rules for online gambling operators in the Netherlands.
Kansspelautoriteit issues Tulipa Ent directive over anti-money laundering controls
The directive requires Tulipa to address compliance weaknesses affecting its two Dutch online casino brands.
Queensland sets Christmas gambling hours for hotels, clubs and casinos
Queensland gaming venues must adjust operating schedules to meet the stated Christmas restrictions.
Source: OLGR Queensland
FSGRN and Gespa agree Nigerian-Swiss gaming regulation memorandum
The planned exchange could shape regulatory cooperation and the application of gaming standards across Nigerian state commissions.
BOS opposes proposed Swedish online bonus ban backed by Svenska Spel and ATG
A ban could change licensed operators’ ability to offer bonuses and, BOS argues, shift players towards unlicensed gambling sites.
Nevada judge signals possible reversal of Kalshi injunction
A reversal could remove Kalshi’s court protection from Nevada’s enforcement of state gambling laws.
DGOJ unveils algorithm to detect problem gambling early
A tool built on diagnosed players' data could raise detection from around 3% and may become mandatory for all operators.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
DGOJ international gambling congress draws 327 attendees in Madrid
At the congress, the secretary general welcomed approval of a welcome-bonus ban and card payments matching account holders.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
European gambling regulators meet at DGOJ to discuss illegal market
Regulators discussed illegal gambling, affiliates, payment blocking, AI in CRM, self-exclusion registers and anti-money-laundering rules.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
AGCO requires all Ontario grocery licensees to join deposit return scheme from January 2026
Grocery licensees must accept containers, refund deposits and post signage from January 2026 to stay compliant.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
LSLGA wins IAGR Regulatory Innovation Award for SAFEPLAY self-exclusion platform
A regulator-run multi-operator self-exclusion platform offers a model for centralised player-protection oversight across licensed operators.
Lagos attorney general warns Central Gaming Bill violates Supreme Court ruling
The bill's fate determines whether Nigerian online operators face federal or state licensing and possible legal dispute.
DGOJ opens registration for first international gambling congress in Madrid
The regulator-hosted congress on gambling's social impact has capacity for 300 people in Madrid.
Source: DGOJ (Spain)
GGL hosts DACHL meeting of German-speaking gambling regulators in Halle
Cross-border cooperation on illegal gambling and IP blocking affects enforcement across German-speaking markets for operators.
Source: GGL (Germany)
GGL warns illegal online gambling poses elevated addiction risk to young people
The warning signals continued enforcement focus on unlicensed sites lacking age checks, deposit limits and blocking systems.
Source: GGL (Germany)
GGL begins quarterly publication of German gambling stakes data
Quarterly stakes data gives operators and investors a recurring official benchmark for Germany's licensed market.
Source: GGL (Germany)
GGL reports 2024 activity, estimates illegal online gambling share at about 25%
The GGL's estimate that a quarter of Germany's online gambling market is illegal signals sustained enforcement risk for licensed operators and their suppliers.
Source: GGL (Germany)
GGL outlines German online gambling regulation at IAGA summit in Berlin
The GGL's account of channelisation and player protection signals how supervisors may assess sports-betting market attractiveness.
Source: GGL (Germany)
GGL meets state prevention coordinators on gambling addiction standards
Closer alignment between the GGL and state prevention bodies could shape early-detection standards operators must build.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Norway's Lotteritilsynet gains wider powers to stop illegal pyramid schemes
Expanded powers let the regulator investigate and halt illegal pyramid schemes, widening enforcement scope for the Norwegian market.
Source: Lotteritilsynet (Norway)