Regulation & Law

The igaming payments sector continues to evolve at pace, with a change in mindset observed amid the growth of crypto and regulatory considerations.

The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) in Brazil announced the suspension of fourteen licensed gambling establishments due to their failure to fulfill their reporting obligations and comply with responsible gambling regulations. After the start of sanction procedures in August 2025, the SPA ex…

Evoke shareholders have provided their strong approval of the company’s proposed £243 million takeover by Bally’s Intralot. During the meeting, 99.63% voted in favor of the offer while 0.37% voted against it. Meeting for some of the other court proceedings that took place on the same day gave simil…

Holland Park Leisure, a company that operates adult gaming centres across Leiceste, has been fined by the UK Gambling Commission after failing to put into place the necessary mechanism that allows customers to exclude themselves from venues. Holland Park Leisure failed to implement the self-exclusi…

South Korea has ordered internet service providers to block access to Polymarket after regulators reviewed the prediction market platform’s response to concerns over illegal gambling. The decision brings South Korea to the list of regions that have outlawed Polymarket while regulatory agencies cont…

Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture says three existing operators overseas of casino integrated resorts (IRs) and 12 domestic companies have replied to questionnaires it organised, canvassing investor interest in Hokkaido as a casino-resort location. The information was posted by the prefecture following a…

Digital borders may be difficult to see, but regulators are increasingly determined to enforce them. Australia’s House has passed a bipartisan gambling reform package featuring an online advertising opt-out register, age and identity checks, and tighter limits on inducements and sports broadcasts.…

Denmark Bars Inpay From New iGaming Deals Denmark Mihaela Gracanin - August 19, 2026 Delivered by PolitePaul service

Dutch Regulator Backs Machine-Learning Tool to Detect Risky Online Gambling Netherlands Mihaela Gracanin - August 19, 2026 Delivered by PolitePaul service

Nidhhi Agerwal questioned by ED as illegal betting app investigation widens Asia Ingi Thor Arngrímsson - August 19, 2026 Delivered by PolitePaul service

Online Gambling Is Reaching South Korea’s Elementary School Children News Mihaela Gracanin - August 19, 2026 Delivered by PolitePaul service

Finland’s Supreme Court Strikes Down Spin‑Based Online Casino Tax Europe Chidubem Ovute - August 19, 2026 Delivered by PolitePaul service

Chilean Senate Commission Questions Tax Rules for Foreign Online Betting Platforms Latin America Eduardo Krett - August 19, 2026 Delivered by PolitePaul service

Foreign Worker Gambling Exclusions Rise in Singapore as Employers Seek Safeguards Asia Carla Calderon - August 19, 2026 Delivered by PolitePaul service

South Korea Moves to Block Polymarket Over Gambling Concerns Asia Carla Calderon - August 19, 2026 Delivered by PolitePaul service

The World Cup exposed how closely sports piracy and unregulated gambling now operate, with illegal streams monetizing audiences through betting ads, referrals and repeat impressions. About 174.3 billion qualifying illegal… Delivered by PolitePaul service

Die Analyse von Regulus zeigt, dass die führenden Glücksspielanbieter im Vereinigten Königreich sich an die Steuererhöhung angepasst haben, jedoch bleibt die Marktentwicklung unsicher, mit einer erwarteten Schrumpfung von 12 % bis 2027.

Bally’s Corp. steht vor erheblichen finanziellen Schwierigkeiten mit Schulden von etwa 5 Milliarden Dollar und einem Verlust von 146,1 Millionen Dollar im Q2 2026, was die Zukunft des Unternehmens gefährdet. Trotz dieser Herausforderungen bleibt das Management optimistisch und plant, durch verschiedene Maßnahmen Liquidität zu beschaffen und Projekte wie das Casino in Chicago abzuschließen.