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.
World Gaming Week Draws 62,988 Attendees in Barcelona
ICE and iGB Affiliate brought in professionals from 162 countries, marking the highest turnout since the move to Barcelona.
HKJC Turns Guangzhou Pact Into Broader Racing Play
The agreement sets up a “Two Cities, Three Racecourses” model, with Conghua due to host international fixtures from October 2026.
Lottopar Scales Youth Integrity Training as Brazil Tightens Betting Rules
The state lottery held new March sessions for Athletico Paranaense’s youth teams as Brazil’s betting rules put more weight on early education inside football clubs.
Norsk Rikstoto Faces New Fine Threat Over Responsible Gambling Breaches
Lotteritilsynet found four failures in Rikstoto’s responsible gambling controls and set correction deadlines that could trigger daily penalties in Q2.
South Carolina Advances On-Site Horse Betting Bill to Senate
Lawmakers approved a measure allowing mobile wagers at live racing events, with strict geolocation limits and industry funding provisions built into the model.
Australia’s Ad Crackdown Risks Pushing Bettors to Offshore Operators, RWA Warns
Responsible Wagering Australia warned that gambling ad restrictions announced without consultation could send bettors to illegal offshore operators.
Dutch Regulator Flags Sharp Rise in Athletes Betting on Own Sports
The KSA recorded four athlete self-betting cases in 2025, up from zero in 2024, as football accounted for half of all suspicious betting alerts.
IBIA Flags 70 Suspicious Betting Alerts in Q1 2026, Football and eSports Lead
Football led Q1 2026 with 25 suspicious betting alerts out of 70 total. eSports followed with 15, despite covering fewer events.
Malta Urges Operators to Shape EU AML Rules Before May
The Malta Gaming Authority is calling on licensees to respond to AMLA consultations, as draft EU AML standards move into the phase that will define how gambling compliance works in practice.
Semiahmoo First Nation Enters Casino Ownership With Surrey Deal
The agreement includes a transition period of up to one year while regulatory approval is pending.
Wynn and MGM Hold UAE Plans as Conflict Raises Project Risk
Construction resumed after a brief March pause, with both operators confirming staff safety and keeping timelines unchanged.
Spain Activates Fraud Protocol as Identity Theft in Online Gambling Rises 12%
Identity theft complaints in Spanish online gambling reached 8,675 in 2025. Casino fraud jumped from 7% to 18% of all cases in the same period.
Philippines Targets Casino AML Risk as FATF Grey List Threat Returns
President Marcos directed agencies to collaborate with the AMLC on February 12, naming casinos as a high-risk sector.
MGA Revokes Winzon Group Licence and Imposes €193,773 in Fines
The Malta Gaming Authority cancelled licence MGA/B2C/717/2019 on March 11, 2026, and ordered Winzon Group Limited to refund all players.
BFU Embeds Betting Ban Into Statute After 46-Name Case
The Bulgarian FA approved the rule change at its March congress, shifting a betting offence from disciplinary code into core governance.