Gambling Regulation News.
Licensing decisions, enforcement actions and policy shifts from regulators worldwide. From online gambling regulation updates to major market openings, we cover the developments that reshape how the industry operates.
UKGC Defends Financial Checks at Ethical Gambling Forum
Gambling Commission Executive Director Tim Miller said evidence-based reform remains necessary despite mounting criticism over financial checks and concerns about illegal gambling growth.
Resorts World NYC Opens Early as Casino Race Turns Real
Resorts World New York City has opened live table games and commercial slots in Queens, giving Genting a first operating lead in the downstate casino market.
GRAI-Alderney MoU Puts Irish Licensing Into Wider Focus
Ireland’s new gambling regulator has signed a cooperation agreement with Alderney as it prepares to issue licences this summer.
MGA Pushes Stronger Authorisation Checks Under RN Reforms
The MGA wants stricter checks for Recognition Notice operators and plans to increase ongoing monitoring under Malta’s updated AML rules.
UK Gambling Tax Rise Could Reshape High Street Betting Market
The Gambling Commission said higher gambling taxes could lead to shop closures and more illegal gambling activity in the UK.
European Parliament Keeps Online Gambling Levy in Budget Debate
EU lawmakers included online gambling among possible future funding sources in the 2027 budget guidelines, though no formal levy proposal has been introduced.
DATA.BET Report Shows Shift Toward Low-Tier Esports Betting
DATA.BET says low-tier esports events generated up to 30% of esports profit in 2025 as operators expanded coverage amid higher taxes in Europe.
Ohio Pushes State Control Over Prediction Markets in Kalshi Fight
Ohio is currently in the middle of a legal battle that could set a precedent for prediction markets in the entire country.
Happy Valley Casino Opens in Centre County, PA After Five Years
Happy Valley Casino has finally begun its operations in College Township, Pennsylvania, marking the end of a long and unpopular process that took more than five years.
Colorado Keeps iLottery Alive But Cuts Credit Cards
Senators backed away from a wider online lottery rollback, but the credit card ban still creates a funding and product question for Colorado.
India Tightens Gaming Regulation With Licence Restrictions
The new system avoids blanket licensing, instead focusing on compliance, data controls, and financial transaction oversight.
Malta Gaming Authority Receives 70 Suspicious Betting Alerts in Q1 2026
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) flagged 70 suspicious betting cases in the first quarter of 2026, with football leading the list.
ANJ Adds Bet365 Licence as France Expands Betting List
France’s gambling regulator has approved a set of lottery updates, new betting events and a fresh operator licence, continuing its controlled expansion of the regulated offer.
BGC Shifts to Operator Chair as Kane Purdy Takes Role
The Betting and Gaming Council confirmed Purdy as chair, replacing Michael Dugher and launching a 12-month rotating leadership model.
Netherlands Prepares Slot AML Exemptions Ahead of 2027 EU Rules
Dutch research flags land-based slot machines as low money laundering risk, opening the door to exemptions under the EU’s AML framework from 2027.