Brazil Court Ties Pixbet Return to Biometric Age Checks
A court in Paraíba has ordered three Pixbet-operated betting brands to suspend nationwide activity. Their return now depends on proving that stronger age controls are in place.
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Italian Gambling Case Tests Google’s YouTube Liability Shield
Europe’s top court has said Google may lose its hosting liability protection when its review of a creator’s channel for a commercial partnership gives…
Evolution Ends UK License Review With £4.75m Settlement
Evolution has agreed to pay £4.75 million to conclude a Gambling Commission review of its UK license. The case centered on games found across…
Amazon Social Casino Deal Puts $201M Claim on Developers
Amazon has proposed a settlement in a US lawsuit over purchases made in social casino apps. Class members would not collect the main judgment…
EU AML Package Creates a Shared Compliance Layer for Gambling
Europe still has no single gambling law, but its new anti-money laundering framework will bring operators under a common set of compliance rules from…
Curaçao Formalises Exit Rules for Online Gaming Licensees
The Curaçao Gaming Authority has set out how B2B suppliers and B2C operators must leave the regulated market. Player claims and public debts remain…
Atlantic Lottery has paid a $212,025 fine imposed by FINTRAC and has decided not to appeal
Canada’s Atlantic Lottery Corporation has paid an administrative fine of $212,025 imposed by FINTRAC, the federal financial intelligence agency.
FanDuel sent a personalised video featuring a baseball star to a player with a gambling addiction
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has launched an investigation into a video that FanDuel sent to one of its VIP clients in 2024. The…
Konami Is the First Supplier to File for Licenses in Japan
Konami Gaming has become the first gaming equipment maker to file license applications with the Japan Casino Regulatory Commission (JCRC), submitting for all supplier…
Stake Signs UFC Fighter Tracy Cortez as Global Ambassador
The crypto casino and sportsbook Stake has signed UFC fighter Tracy Cortez as a global brand ambassador, with the partnership effective from June 2026.
The UK Industry Has Criticized the Launch of Financial Screenings for Players
The UK Gambling Commission will bring in financial risk assessments for online players whose net deposits pass £5,000 within a 24-hour period. The industry…
Germany Has Relaxed the Betting Limit on Online Slots and Tied It to Player Behavior
For the first time since the launch of the regulated market, Germany has raised the maximum bet on online slots. Effective July 1, 2026,…
Alberta is launching an open online gambling market and setting conditions for unlicensed operators
Canada is set to have a second regulated online gambling market. On July 13, 2026, Alberta will launch an open iGaming market, ending Play…
German Regulator GGL Reports on Efforts to Combat the Illegal Market
The German gambling regulator says that efforts to combat the illegal market are paying off. However, the industry itself still disagrees on the actual…
North Carolina Draws New Tax Line Between Sportsbooks and Prediction Markets
North Carolina has approved a budget that treats sportsbooks and prediction markets in very different ways. The state is raising one tax while creating…
Italy Weighs Betting-Funded Reset for Football Reform
Italy’s Senate is reviewing a football reform bill that would redirect part of football betting stakes to the game’s governing body. The proposal links…
South Africa Links Gambling Ad Rules to New Bill Push
South Africa is preparing another gambling policy reset. The government is working on a new bill while advertising controls move closer to licence conditions.
Dutch Court Raises Bar for Pre-2021 Casino Refund Claims
Dutch players seeking refunds from unlicensed online casinos now face a harder legal route. The Supreme Court has rejected automatic invalidity for those gambling…
EU Illegal Gambling Data Puts Brussels Enforcement Gap in Focus
Illegal online gambling aimed at EU players reached €91.6 billion in 2025. The new figures put pressure on Europe to improve enforcement across national…
Bulgaria Puts Gambling Affiliates Into Budget Tax Net
Bulgaria’s delayed 2026 budget has opened a new front in gambling regulation. Affiliate marketers may soon need licences and face a new tax on…
New Zealand Finalizes Online Casino Rules Before Licensing Race
New Zealand has published the detailed rules for its first regulated online casino market. The framework adds a 3.5% levy on operator profits and…