Highlights Complex user journeys and fragmented processes can create barriers to iGaming conversion and player engagement. Better navigation, clear communication and mobile optimisation can help operators reduce friction and improve the user experience. User experience plays an increasingly important role in iGaming conversion, as even small obstacles can affect whether players complete registration, make deposits …
Highlights Greece is exploring stronger player verification measures, with a focus on high-value online gamblers. A unified system could help authorities identify players across multiple licensed gambling platforms. Greece is strengthening online gambling player verification as authorities explore new ways to check customer identities and monitor high-value gamblers. Â The Hellenic Gaming Commission is reportedly …
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Highlights Brazil’s gambling shutdown is creating challenges for operators, suppliers and businesses that invested heavily in the market. Companies are now reassessing investments and exploring alternative markets as uncertainty continues. Brazil’s gambling shutdown has created significant disruption across the country’s emerging regulated betting industry, with operators and suppliers being forced to reconsider their investments and …
Brazil Gambling Ban Forces igaming Businesses To Reassess Strategies Read More »
Highlights Latin America is becoming an increasingly important region as countries continue developing and updating gambling regulations. The region’s gross win, including the Caribbean, is estimated at $35.5 billion in 2026. Latin America continues to emerge as a major growth region for the global iGaming industry as governments across the market introduce, update and refine …
Latin America’s Gambling Market Continues To Evolve Read More »
Highlights Conversational AI is creating interactive casino experiences positioned between traditional RNG games and live casino. AI-powered dealers could give players more personalised and engaging gaming experiences without replacing human dealers. Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly influential in the online casino industry, with conversational AI now being explored as a way to create a new …
Highlights Finland’s gambling authorities are taking stronger action against companies and individuals promoting unauthorised gambling services. Authorities can impose conditional fines of up to €1.2 million to stop illegal gambling marketing. Finland is stepping up efforts to tackle illegal gambling marketing. Its authorities are targeting businesses and individuals that promote unauthorised gambling services.  The …
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Highlights A Dutch study found that all ten AI assistants tested recommended at least one online gambling operator without a Dutch licence. Researchers identified misleading licensing claims, raising concerns about consumer protection and the reliability of AI-generated gambling recommendations. A study by XY Legal Solutions has found that popular artificial intelligence assistants can direct users …
AI Assistants Wrongly Label Unlicensed Casinos as KSA-Approved, Study Finds Read More »
Highlights Italy’s land-based gambling reform remains stalled amid political uncertainty ahead of the next general election. Court rulings and complex regulatory requirements are creating operational challenges for retail and online gambling businesses. Italy’s land-based gambling sector continues to face regulatory uncertainty as long-delayed retail reform remains politically stalled. Industry representatives speaking at the SBC Summit …
Italy’s Stalled Retail Gambling Reform Leaves Courts to Shape the Rules Read More »
Highlights A Turkish study links digital wallets, targeted promotions and online platform features to gambling-related harm. Researchers call for stronger financial checks, better self-exclusion tools and tighter rules on digital advertising. A new study of Turkey’s digital gambling sector has raised concerns about payment systems and online platform design. It examines how these features may …
Turkish Study Links Frictionless Payments to Rising Gambling Harm Read More »
Highlights Brazil’s presidential runoff could influence the future of its regulated betting market following a provisional ban introduced by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Legislative decisions and legal challenges will remain critical to restoring regulatory certainty and protecting investor confidence. Brazil’s regulated betting industry is facing significant uncertainty as the country prepares for its …
Will Brazil’s Election Decide the Fate of Regulated Betting? Read More »
Highlights New Zealand’s online casino framework could generate NZ$10 million to NZ$20 million each year for community organisations. Licensed operators will face extra costs alongside stricter licensing and marketing rules. New Zealand plans to introduce a community funding policy for its regulated online casino market. The policy could provide up to NZ$20 million each year …
New Zealand iGaming Could Generate NZ$20 Million for Community Funding Read More »
Highlights Gaming machines generated £461.7 million in GGY at UK bingo premises in the year to March 2026. Rising machine revenue is raising questions about the difference between bingo premises and adult gaming centres. The UK bingo sector is facing renewed questions over UK bingo licensing as gaming machines take a larger share of venue …
UK Bingo Licensing Faces Questions As Machine Revenue Grows Read More »
Highlights G2E speakers said gaming companies could expand their use of cryptocurrency and stablecoins despite the stalled US CLARITY Act. Faster payments, lower transaction costs and existing compliance systems could support wider crypto adoption in gaming. The gaming industry could make greater use of cryptocurrency and stablecoins despite the stalled US CLARITY Act, speakers at …
Gaming Industry Could Do More With Crypto Despite CLARITY Act Setback Read More »
Highlights France’s National Sanctions Committee fined a sports betting operator and two senior executives over AML compliance failures. The case involved an account linked to a person listed on France’s national asset-freezing register. France’s National Sanctions Committee (CNS) has fined a French-licensed online sports betting operator and two senior executives over anti-money laundering and asset-freezing …
French Authority Fines Sports Betting Operator Over AML Failures Read More »
Highlights The Dutch Gambling Authority has renewed eight online gambling licences for another five-year period. Renewed operators can continue serving the Dutch market from 1 October 2026 through 30 September 2031. The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) has issued its first eight follow-up online gambling licences as the Netherlands begins its first major licence renewal cycle …
KSA Issues First Eight Online Licence Renewals In The Netherlands Read More »
Highlights The Malta Gaming Authority and Malta Digital Innovation Authority have launched a voluntary AI Gaming Charter for the gambling sector. The guidance focuses on human oversight, transparency, data governance and responsible AI use. The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) have introduced a new AI Gaming Charter for Malta’s gambling …
Malta AI Guidance Puts Human Oversight At The Forefront Read More »
Highlights Polymarket is lobbying European regulators to be classified as a financial services company rather than a gambling operator. The prediction market operator is seeking a regulatory pathway under the EU’s Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID). Prediction market operator Polymarket has stepped up its lobbying efforts across Europe as it seeks to operate under …
Polymarket Launches European Lobbying Push For Financial Services Status Read More »
Highlights A proposed ban on online casinos for licensed betting operators could increase Brazil’s illegal gambling market share from 41% to 82%. ANJL identified 6,409 illegal betting domains accessible to Brazilian users during a one-week monitoring period. A proposed ban on online casino games for licensed betting companies in Brazil could significantly increase the country’s …
Brazil Online Casino Ban Could Double Illegal Market Read More »
Highlights The US Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 3.75%-4%. Higher borrowing costs could affect financing, valuations and major transactions across the US gaming sector. The US Federal Reserve’s latest interest-rate increase could create additional financial pressure for companies across the US gaming industry. The Federal …
Fed Rate Hike Could Create New Challenges For US Gaming Industry Read More »
Highlights Research from the Rede em Jogo project found that 84% of betting operators most recommended on Instagram are illegal in Brazil. The findings have raised concerns about social media recommendations directing Brazilian users toward unlicensed betting platforms. More than 80% of betting operators recommended to Brazilian users through Instagram are reportedly operating illegally in …
Over 80% Of Betting Sites Recommended By Instagram Are Illegal In Brazil Read More »
Highlights Kalshi recorded $983.4 million in NFL trading volume during the first six days of Week 1. Combined activity across prediction markets reached record levels as Kalshi and Polymarket dominated the opening week. Kalshi and Polymarket have taken an early lead among prediction-market operators following the opening week of the 2026 NFL regular season. Â …
Kalshi And Polymarket Take Early Lead In NFL Prediction Markets Read More »
Highlights A Euromat-commissioned report estimates Europe’s gambling black market has grown at an 18% compound annual rate since 2019. Around 64% of estimated black-market traffic is attributed to a group of 25 operators. Europe’s gambling black market has recorded significant growth since 2019, according to a new report commissioned by Euromat and produced by Regulus …
Europe’s Black Market Gambling Sector Grows 18% Annually Since 2019 Read More »
Highlights Brazil’s Finance Minister Dario Durigan says the country does not depend on betting revenue. The government continues to support betting regulation and stronger consumer protections. Brazil’s Finance Minister Dario Durigan says the country does not depend on betting revenue to support its public finances.  Durigan defended Brazil’s betting rules during ongoing discussions about …
Brazil Finance Minister Says Country Does Not Depend on Betting Taxes Read More »
Highlights The gambling sector is moving beyond representation and placing greater emphasis on inclusion, retention, wellbeing and career progression. Industry leaders believe leadership accountability and measurable results will be important to the future of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The gambling industry is entering a new phase in its approach to diversity, equity and inclusion …
Gambling Industry Moves Towards The Next Phase Of DEI Read More »
Highlights The closure of BresBet and Bet St George has renewed debate about compliance standards and licensing requirements in the UK gambling sector. Recent regulatory cases highlight continuing weaknesses in anti-money laundering and safer gambling controls. The UK gambling industry is facing renewed scrutiny following the collapse of BredBet and Bet St George after the …
UK Gambling Industry Faces Renewed Compliance Pressure Read More »
Highlights Polymarket has moved ahead of rival prediction-market platforms on the US App Store following a major celebrity advertising campaign. The campaign features LeBron James and several major sports and entertainment figures ahead of the new NFL season. Prediction market operator Polymarket has gained significant attention in the US after moving ahead of rival prediction-market …
Polymarket Surges Ahead Of Rivals On App Store As Celebrity Campaign Grows Read More »
Highlights Brazil is preparing a provisional measure that could introduce tighter restrictions on betting advertising and online casino games. The proposed changes are being discussed alongside concerns over gambling addiction, household debt and the economic importance of the regulated betting sector. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is expected to send a provisional measure …
BRAZIL PRESIDENT PREPARES MEASURE TO TIGHTEN BETTING REGULATIONS Read More »
Highlights Cyprus lawmakers and regulators are considering measures to prevent Guaranteed Minimum Income recipients from using welfare payments for gambling. Authorities are examining banking information, special identification and online self-exclusion as possible ways to restrict gambling activity. Cyprus lawmakers and gambling regulators are exploring measures to prevent recipients of the country’s Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI) …
CYPRUS EXPLORES OPTIONS TO BAN WELFARE RECIPIENTS FROM GAMBLING Read More »
Highlights Specialist development teams are helping betting operators accelerate product innovation by combining focused expertise with large-scale operational resources. The growing role of teams such as Angstrom highlights a shift toward more flexible development models across sports betting and iGaming. The boundaries between betting operators, technology suppliers and internal product teams are becoming increasingly blurred …
Specialist Development Teams Are Changing How Operators Build Betting Products Read More »
Highlights Ukraine has approved its first long-term strategy to combat gambling addiction, focusing on prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and public awareness. Authorities will strengthen action against illegal gambling while expanding support for vulnerable groups, including military personnel and veterans. Ukraine has approved its first long-term, cross-sector strategy to combat gambling addiction, introducing a coordinated approach that …
Ukraine Unveils Long-Term Strategy to Address Gambling Addiction Read More »
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