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.
Dutch Cabinet Plans Full Ad and Bonus Ban as Online Gambling Harm Rises
The Netherlands plans to ban all online gambling advertising and bonuses, introduce a cross-operator deposit cap and expand enforcement against illegal sites, State Secretary Claudia van Bruggen announced on 12 June.
Dominican Republic Eyes Casino Tax Hike in Fiscal Push
The Dominican Republic advances a fiscal package with planned casino tax hikes and a proposal to give the National Lottery supervisory control over the gambling sector.
Syria Blocks Gambling Sites as Digital Betting Spreads
Syrian authorities blocked online betting sites and pressured social media platforms to pull gambling ads, citing legal violations and rising financial harm among users.
Massachusetts Limit Rule Puts Sportsbooks under Pressure
Massachusetts became the first US state to force sportsbooks to disclose why player accounts are limited, and the early notices suggest operators comply with the rule while resisting its intent.
KSA Warns TOTO Over Role-Model Breach During World Cup
The Dutch regulator found that a €5 bet campaign run through eight professional club channels relied on signed player shirts, making it a de facto role-model promotion.
Finland Sets €20 Slot Cap as 2027 Licence Market Takes Shape
Finland's draft gambling rules would cap online slot stakes at €20, ban autoplay and require 15-minute player reminders before the 2027 licence launch
Entain Presses IPO Over Unlicensed Gambling Trade Marks
Entain says 14 UK-facing gambling brands it reviewed lacked a Gambling Commission licence, raising questions over access to UK trade mark protections.
UK Workers Warned World Cup Sweepstakes May Breach Gambling Law
UK employees who run World Cup 2026 office sweepstakes have been reminded that workplace lotteries are only exempt from licensing if they follow strict Gambling Commission rules.
Gambling Commission Tells Operators: AML Policies Without Proof Will Cost You
Director of Enforcement John Pierce named four specific liability areas at the GAMLG conference: PML oversight, AI tools, white-label partners and threshold-based reviews. Each one is active in enforcement casework.
KSA Fines 711 B.V. €886,000 After Violations Found in Every At-Risk Player File
The Dutch regulator found that 711 B.V. failed to monitor behaviour, intervene, and conduct mandatory personal interviews across ten high-risk player cases.
Finland Gets 50 Licence Applications Ahead of 2027 Opening
The National Police Board has received 50 gambling licence applications since March, with most applicants foreign and a six-month processing window now in play.
UK Gambling Commission Supports Ukraine’s Shift to Digital Regulation
Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation met UK Gambling Commission officials in Birmingham to advance a data-led oversight model.
MEPs Challenge EU Online Gambling Tax Over Legal Basis
ECR lawmakers have asked the European Commission to justify a possible 3% EU online gambling tax that could raise €1.9bn annually before the idea moves closer to formal EU budget planning.
Kalshi Faces State Referral Over Influencer Ad Inquiry
NAD will refer Kalshi to state authorities after the prediction market operator declined a review of its influencer advertising disclosures.
Nevada Gaming Tax at 6.75% Faces Political Challenge in Governor Race
Alexis Hill, a Democratic candidate for Nevada governor, wants to raise the state's gaming tax rate, the lowest in the US, as part of a tax reform plan that targets large corporations over small businesses.