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.
New Zealand’s Online Casino Bill Heads for Third Reading as Operators Line Up for 15-Licence Auction
Entain and SkyCity confirm licensing ambitions as the Department of Internal Affairs sets out a tight timeline from 1 May enforcement to December market launch.
PlayCity Collects ₴72m from First Lottery Licences in 12 Years
PlayCity confirmed on 9 March that Ukraine has collected over ₴72m from its first lottery licences in 12 years, with MSL, Patriot, and Ukrainian National Lottery each paying ₴24.2m after a January tender and subsequent approval process.
AMIG Hits Back at Lula’s Women’s Day Call to Ban Online Betting in Brazil
The association representing 1,400 women in Brazil's gaming industry said Lula turned a day meant to celebrate women into a threat against their jobs.
EveryMatrix Enters NASPL to Position for US Lottery Expansion
EveryMatrix has joined NASPL, linking the supplier with lotteries across 45 US states as more of them move toward digital channels and online lottery services.
Italian Expert Links Crypto Flows to Betting in Mafia Laundering
Vincenzo Musacchio says organised crime groups are using crypto tools and online betting together, with gambling platforms acting as a key stage in converting funds.
Italy Gaming Tax Revenue Drops €186m in Early 2026 as Retail Activity Slows
MEF data shows a 12.4% decline in gambling tax income, with indirect taxes from games falling over 17% in the first two months of the year.
Italy Tightens PVR Rules as May 13 Deadline Hits Payments
New limits on voucher payments take effect on May 13, including a €100 weekly cash cap, aligning retail channels with licensing reform and tighter AML control.
KSA Grants De Opkikker 2-Month Lottery Licence With 20K Cap
The Kansspelautoriteit granted an incidental lottery licence to Stichting De Opkikker on 2 April 2026, allowing a two-month draw running until 2 June.
Lottery Drives 53,1% of Veikkaus Revenue Ahead of 2027 Shift
Lottery generated €467.8m in GGR, maintaining its lead, as Veikkaus Oy posted €447.2m in profit for 2025 ahead of Finland’s July 2027 market opening.
Malta VAT Changes Narrow Gaming Exemptions Ahead of October Rollout
Updated guidance limits VAT exemption to core gambling transactions, with broader B2B services more likely to fall within scope from October 2026.
New York Sues Valve Over Loot Boxes, Targeting Billion-Dollar Skin Market
New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Valve over loot boxes in three major titles on February 26.
Michigan Bans 45 Offshore Operators in Four-Month Enforcement Push
The MGCB issued cease-and-desist orders against 45 unlicensed offshore operators over the past four months.
Alberta Sets July 13 Launch for Regulated iGaming Market
Alberta becomes Canada's second province with a regulated iGaming market. Grey market operators must comply by July 13 or lose licence eligibility permanently.
Kalshi Wins New Jersey Appeal but Faces Criminal Charges in Arizona
The Third Circuit ruled 2-1 that Kalshi's sports event contracts fall under federal CFTC jurisdiction. New Jersey cannot enforce state gambling law against the company.
Nevada Judge Extends Kalshi Ban as Legal Battles Spread Across US
Nevada's court extended its block on Kalshi through April 17. Arizona filed 20 misdemeanor charges, which is the most serious legal action against the company in any state.