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.
AI Shifts Fraud Control and Safer Gambling Into One Workflow
Artificial intelligence is moving from pilot project to operating tool across gambling, with fraud prevention and safer gambling now developing inside the same decision stack.
Australia SMR Spike Signals Shift Ahead of AML Deadline
In February 2026, pubs and clubs reported a record number of suspicious transactions. This came just weeks before new anti-money laundering rules take effect on March 31.
Betsson Weighs Crypto Expansion as Yolo Talks Test Regulation Limits
The operator is assessing a move into regulated crypto casinos as discussions around Yolo Group’s Sportsbet.io and Bitcasino.io brands continue under tighter EU rules.
Codere Online CFO Rules Out Brazil Entry, Bets on Mexico for 2026 Growth
CFO Marcus Arildsson said the operator needs "all the right ingredients" before entering new markets and argued Brazil currently lacks the cash fit for Codere Online's balance sheet.
Entain Eyes Three NZ Casino Licences as It Builds on TAB Sports Monopoly
The operator disclosed plans to bid for three of 15 available online casino licences in New Zealand while also introducing a £50 million UK tax mitigation strategy.
EveryMatrix Targets Bonus Leakage With AI-Led Fraud Controls
EveryMatrix is pushing bonus abuse higher up the operator agenda with Bonus Guardian, an AI and machine learning tool built to detect coordinated promo fraud.
Evolution Revenue Flat at €2.07B as European Channelisation Hits 50%
Operating margins contracted to 59.4% from 64.1% as the supplier exited unregulated European markets and absorbed higher studio costs, while Q4 European revenue fell 8%.
Flutter FY25 Revenue Jumps 17% to $16.4B but India Write-Off Drives Net Loss
US EBITDA surged 82% to $922 million behind FanDuel's 41% sportsbook market share, while a $556 million non-cash India impairment swung the group to a $407 million loss.