Legislation and Regulation News

An essential guide to the UK’s 2026 bonus cap, which explains 10x wagering limits and fairer play.

The UKGC has protected the names of 38 operators who have violated regulations since 2020.

Alberta’s new 2026 regulations welcome private operators, ending the "grey market" while prioritizing player safety.

B.C. resists calls to regulate online gambling, raising questions about falling behind Ontario and Alberta’s evolving digital betting landscape.

Betfred fined £825k again for repeat AML and safer gambling failures, raising questions about deterrence.

BetMGM have been warned after featuring a teenage soccer player in a gambling ad. Were they punished enough?

Ireland’s GRAI partners with Belgium to advance licensing plans and strengthen EU gambling oversight.

The GRAI's three-year strategy looks to ends Ireland's "Wild West" gambling, mandating industry costs for public protection.

High5 fined $1.5M for unlicensed casino, raising legal heat on U.S. sweepstakes operators.

Short description: Ireland’s gambling reforms are delayed until 2026, raising urgent concerns amid rising problem gambling rates.

UKGC fines Lottomart owner £360k over AML and player safety failings.

Finland’s landmark reform ends the state monopoly, launching a competitive, strictly regulated iGaming market by 2027.

New Jersey Bill S1500 proposes regulating and taxing sweepstakes casinos rather than maintaining the current ban.

Paddy Power Betfair pays £2m after UKGC finds automated safety systems failed to stop high-speed losses.

Spain launches €1.05m research fund to explore and prevent gambling harm through studies on game design, behaviour, and social impact.