Regulation & Law

Cyprus lawmakers and regulators are examining several routes to stop recipients of the Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI), known locally as EEE, from directing welfare payments toward gambling, while acknowledging that legal, technical and privacy constraints complicate the effort. GMI functions as a…

For gaming businesses looking towards Southeast Europe, there is more to consider than simply market growth, and in just six weeks, the inaugural SPARK (Software, Payments, Affiliates, Revenue Kickoff) 2026 will put those questions directly to the operators, affiliates and providers navigating the…

The Nordic gaming market is seeing regulatory developments in several key areas, from Finland’s preparations for a new licensing framework to Sweden’s stronger regulatory approach and Norway’s increased enforcement. The highly anticipated 8th annual Scandinavian Nordic Gaming Show (SNGS) 2026, taki…

A San Antonio councilwoman is seeking to ban controversial eight-liner gaming machines that Texas courts have ruled can be manipulated to violate the state’s gambling laws. Texas bans commercial gambling machines from awarding cash prizes. Eight-liners operate through an obscure law known as the “F…

Europe's illegal online gambling market was worth an estimated €12 billion ($13.94 billion) in net revenue in 2025, triple its size in 2019 and equal to 25% of the total online gambling sector, according to a study commissioned by European gaming industry association Euromat. The research, conducte…

There is just one week to go until the inaugural LiGA Summit 2026, which will welcome prominent operators, legal leaders, marketing experts and other key stakeholders to the El Pardo Lima – A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Lima, Peru, on 17–18 September 2026 to discuss the opportunities and challeng…

The openly racist founder of online crypto casino Duel.com was detained by a police tactical unit in Helsinki Saturday (September 5) after attending a march by a far-right ethnonationalist group while dressed as SpongeBob SquarePants. Ossi “Monarch” Ketola, 29, and his entourage were heard shouting…

Games Global has expanded its presence in the North American market, with the supplier of innovative content breaking ground in Alberta by obtaining a license to operate locally. This means that partners would be able to access titles such as 12 Masks of Fire, Gold Blitz, Fishin’ Pots of Gold, and…

In this article, Erick Sapien, Mexico Country Manager at BC.GAME, explores Mexico’s growing importance in Latin America’s regulated iGaming market and the role of local partnerships, regulatory compliance, and operational transparency in building long-term growth. The Latin American digital enterta…

Global Gaming Women (GGW) has partnered with RG24seven Virtual Training to provide its members with free access to RG-ONE, an interactive training programme for casino and gaming employees. The video-based programme covers responsible gaming, anti-money laundering, human trafficking awareness, regu…

Europe's online gambling black market is now worth €12B, according to Euromat. (Image: Getty) The post Europe’s Illegal Online Gambling Market Hits €12B, Euromat Study Claims appeared first on Casino.org.

The NFL wants to see prediction markets cut out selections on the league’s games, with Chief Compliance Officer Sabrina Perel raising objections over the exchange’s practices of offering action on seasonal games and the Super Bowl. NFL Keeps Objecting to Prediction Market Options The NFL has descri…

Armenia is preparing to roll out more restrictions against illegal operators through a new reform package that would tighten the oversight of online gambling. State news agency Armenpress has reported that the State Revenue Committee (SRC) is looking at measures to block unlicensed gambling website…

Two of three overseas integrated resort (IR) operators surveyed by Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture have expressed interest in participating in a potential casino-resort project there, according to newly released local government materials. The operators were not identified in the survey findings, which…

France’s National Gaming Authority, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), looks set to continue its crackdown on prediction markets as it examines a sponsorship deal between Ligue 1 side OGC Nice and fintech Robinhood. The scrutiny, reported by L’Équipe, is due to Robinhood being the principal par…

Regulatory actions were the most important factors behind this week’s performance of the iGaming sector. It was noted that Chile recorded a quite impressive +157.1% due to the decision of the regulator requiring six Internet service providers to block 42 websites with unauthorized betting and casin…

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has finally found its new permanent chair after a lengthy period of leadership uncertainty that started with the departure of Marcus Boyle in January 2025. Ruth Evans has eventually been chosen to lead the commission. Evans on the Appointment: “I Am Delighted” Comm…

Lawmakers in Dutch are advocating for creating new measures aimed at prohibiting illegal gambling such as blocking websites and targeting payment providers, social media platforms and affiliates. Lawmakers from various parties took part in the three-hour debate during which the issue of the black m…