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.
GREF 2026 Conference Heads to Sofia for Regulator Talks
European gambling regulators will gather in Sofia from 1-3 June for the GREF annual conference, focusing on cross-border cooperation, emerging trends and shared supervisory challenges.
M5S Challenges Italy’s Gambling Reform as Online Stakes Top €100bn
Five Star Movement MP Gilda Sportiello has attacked Italy's gambling reform plans, calling out online turnover topping EUR 100bn, questioning ADM's dual role, and warning that the reform prioritises revenue over public health.
Brazil Signs Law to Host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027, Sets Betting Ad Rules
Brazil's Law 15,421/2026 allows FIFA betting partners to advertise around the 2027 Women's World Cup, but fixed-odds betting operations still require Finance Ministry authorisation.
Sportradar Lawsuit Turns Data Risk Into Investor Issue
A U.S. securities class action filed in New York alleges Sportradar misled investors about illegal gambling exposure, after reports by Muddy Waters and Callisto Research sent its share price down 22.6%.
EGBA Backs Europe-Wide Harm Detection Standard as Operators Align Frameworks
EGBA members have committed to aligning their player protection systems with Europe's first standardised framework for identifying risky gambling behaviour.
Ireland Gambling Law Puts Sports Fundraising Under Ad Curbs
Irish sports clubs may need to restructure prize draws above €10,000 after Parliament approved new advertising limits for gambling-related fundraising.
Google Engineer’s $1.2m Betting Scheme Draws Regulatory Focus
US prosecutors allege a Google engineer made $1.2m using confidential company data, adding to calls for tighter oversight of prediction market operators.
Federal Prosecutors Tie Rozier to $100K Betting Bribery Scheme
The latest indictment adds charges of sports bribery and alleges that Rozier concealed the scheme from the NBA and the Charlotte Hornets.
bet365 Enters France as ANJ Licence Opens New Growth Lane
bet365 has launched sports betting in France through bet365.fr and its mobile apps, with poker and horse racing planned for a later rollout.
New Zealand Caps Online Casino Market at 15 Licences
New Zealand's Online Casino Gambling Act 2026 will block unlicensed offshore operators from 1 December, with an auction-led process and a strict 15-licence ceiling set to define market entry.
Kalshi and Polymarket Push for Wall Street Liquidity Growth
Jump Trading is reportedly taking stakes in both prediction market operators, Kalshi and Polymarket, pushing deeper into institutional trading and liquidity services.
Sportradar Faces New Investor Lawsuit Over Compliance Claims
The complaint argues Sportradar misled investors about its KYC and compliance controls tied to offshore betting activity.
Philippines Applies 25% Tax to Foreign Casino Jackpot Winners
The new BIR circular applies an immediate 20% to 25% withholding tax on casino jackpots, bingo winnings, and progressive prize payouts.
UK Court Gives SPRIBE Edge in Aviator Copyright Case
The decision gives SPRIBE a procedural advantage as the companies continue fighting over ownership of the Aviator aircraft image and branding rights.
UKGC Pushes Deposit Limit Deadline to September 2026
From September 2026, operators must present gross deposit limits with equal prominence to other financial controls and use standardised terminology.