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Every published enforcement action, fine, license decision, and policy change from 38 gambling authorities worldwide — structured, dated, source-linked, and AI-readable. Updated daily. Segmented by operator, affiliate, payment processor, and policy.
Warum darf Online-Glücksspiel beworben werden?
Die Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) veröffentlicht anlässlich des Aktionstags Glücksspielsucht ein umfangreiches FAQ zur Werbung für Online-Glücksspiel. Das FAQ erläutert, warum Werbung für erlaubtes Glücksspiel grundsätzlich zulässig ist, welche gesetzlichen Grenzen gelten, welche Besonderheiten für verschiedene Glücksspielarten bestehen und wie unerlaubte Glücksspielangebote erkannt und gemeldet werden können.
Revised VAT and Gaming Tax Frameworks Come into Effect Tomorrow
Malta's revised VAT and gaming tax frameworks, introduced through Legal Notices 84 and 86 of 2026, take effect on 1 October 2026. The changes clarify VAT treatment and place of supply rules for certain gaming services, allow recovery of eligible input VAT where applicable, simplify gaming tax rates for qualifying activities offered to players present in Malta, and consolidate gaming tax and device levy into a single structure. Reporting portal arrangements and submission deadlines for September and October 2026 are specified.
New machine rules to support consumers and operators to reduce harm
The UK Gambling Commission announced new standards for gaming machines to improve consumer protection, including sessional information on play duration and wins/losses, improved access to gambling management tools on new category B machines, and restrictions on celebratory awards and features that accelerate results. Existing machines will be exempt and the bulk of changes will be implemented in June 2027.
CFTC Staff Releases Updates to FAQs Concerning Registrants and Registered Entity Activities Relating to Crypto Assets and Blockchain Technologies
The CFTC's Market Participants Division, Division of Market Oversight, and Division of Clearing and Risk released updates to FAQs about registrant and registered entity activities relating to crypto assets and blockchain technologies, addressing investments of customer funds in tokenized forms of permitted investments and use of blockchain for recordkeeping. The FAQs update guidance originally released on March 20, 2026 and reference prior staff letters 25-39 and 26-05.
Building the next generation of market infrastructure
FCA Chief Executive Nikhil Rathi delivered a speech outlining the UK's approach to enabling tokenisation and other emerging technologies in wholesale markets, signalling consultations and policy work including a joint tokenisation roadmap with the Bank of England, consultation on safeguarding rules for tokenised investment assets, and prior policy statements on fund tokenisation and stablecoin regime work.
MGA launches AI Gaming Charter following extensive industry collaboration
The Malta Gaming Authority and Malta Digital Innovation Authority launched an AI Gaming Charter, a voluntary sector-specific framework promoting responsible, transparent and accountable use of AI in gaming. The Charter was developed through industry engagement, surveys, targeted discussions and consultation and complements existing legal frameworks including the EU AI Act.
Building a stronger UK investment culture
FCA director Lucy Castledine set out the regulator's approach to supporting growth and innovation in UK retail investments, including AI governance, the Targeted Support regime, proposals to simplify the advice framework, the Public Offer Platform, Consumer Composite Investments regime, and consultations on simplifying disclosures.
DACHL-Glücksspielaufsichten: Grenzüberschreitende Strukturen illegalen Glücksspiels stärker in den Blick nehmen
Regulatory authorities from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein (DACHL) met in Bern on 9–10 September 2026 to intensify cross‑border cooperation against illegal online gambling, share experience about providers, supporting actors and new business models, and to evaluate regulatory approaches including recent European case law and prognosis/forecast markets.
FATF udgiver rapport om risikoindikatorer for hvidvask på spilområdet
FATF published a report on 9 September containing risk indicators for money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing in the gambling sector. The report is relevant for providers licensed in Denmark and Spillemyndigheden has contributed to FATF's work and been a member of FATF's gambling working group.
MGA recognises the use of Qualified Electronic Signatures in submitted documentation
The Malta Gaming Authority recognises Qualified Electronic Signatures (as defined in eIDAS) for documents submitted in its regulatory, supervisory, operational and administrative functions provided they meet eIDAS requirements. The MGA reserves the right to verify signatures, request additional assurances or wet-ink documents, may reject non-compliant submissions, and may prescribe specific requirements. The notice takes immediate effect and may be revised.
Blog Michel Groothuizen: opiniestuk commisssiedebat kansspelen
Opinion blog summarizing the annual parliamentary committee debate on gambling in the Netherlands, focusing on player protection, limiting number of licensees, advertising restrictions, enforcement against illegal operators, cross-border challenges and the need for European cooperation. The author highlights requests for blocking illegal websites and using false identities in enforcement, and stresses international enforcement capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Treatment of Verifiable Digital Credentials Under the Customer Identification Program Rule
FinCEN issued a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document on September 8, 2026, concerning the treatment of verifiable digital credentials under the Customer Identification Program (CIP) Rule. The publication provides guidance for depository institutions on how verifiable digital credentials interact with BSA/CIP requirements.
FinCEN Issues Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Treatment of Verifiable Digital Credentials Under the Customer Identification Program Rule.
FinCEN issued two new FAQs and updated one existing FAQ addressing the use of state-issued mobile driver's licenses (mDLs) and other government-issued verifiable digital credentials for identity verification under the Customer Identification Program Rule. The FAQs were issued jointly with staff from the Federal Reserve Board, FDIC, NCUA, and OCC.
FinCEN, Agencies, Issue Joint Statement on Suspicious Activity Report Confidentiality Considerations Regarding Communications with Customers
FinCEN and federal banking agencies issued a joint statement clarifying that SAR confidentiality requirements do not prevent banks from communicating with customers about potentially fraudulent transactions, and explained how banks can comply with SAR confidentiality while providing transparent and timely communication. The statement does not change BSA legal or regulatory requirements or establish new supervisory expectations.
Lutte contre la fraude par les opérateurs de jeux d’argent et de hasard : un guide pour mieux traiter les cas de fraude.
L'Autorité Nationale des Jeux a publié un guide visant à aider les opérateurs de jeux d'argent et de hasard à lutter contre la fraude. Le guide propose une typologie des cas de fraude, rappelle la nécessité de collecter des éléments probants, fournit une revue de jurisprudence et formule des recommandations sur le traitement du compte joueur et de son solde.
Por la cual se expide el Reglamento Interno de Recaudo de Cartera de la Empresa Industrial y Comercial del Estado Administradora del Monopolio Rentístico de los Juegos de Suerte y Azar -Coljuegos-
Coljuegos published a resolution issuing the Internal Regulation for Receivables Collection (Reglamento Interno de Recaudo de Cartera) of the state industrial and commercial company administrating the gambling monopoly. The page provides a downloadable resolution and contact details for Coljuegos.
GGL informiert über rechtliche Risiken von Gesellschaftswetten und Prognosemärkten
Die Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) hat einen neuen FAQ-Bereich veröffentlicht, der über rechtliche Risiken von Gesellschaftswetten und Prognosemärkten informiert und klarstellt, dass Gesellschaftswetten in Deutschland nicht erlaubnisfähig sind; Teilnahme, Veranstalten oder Vermitteln aus Deutschland kann strafbar sein. Die GGL erläutert, dass die aufsichtsrechtliche Bewertung von der Zugänglichkeit eines Angebots für Personen in Deutschland abhängt und bietet weiterführende Hinweise und Links zu Informationsmaterialien.
Coljuegos lo invita a conocer la Resolución No. 20260019344
Coljuegos published Resolution No. 20260019344 which issues the technical annex of requirements for operating the novel online lottery-type game 'Baloto'. The page provides a downloadable technical annex titled 'Anexo Técnico Baloto' and indicates the resolution concerns requirements for the Baloto online game modality.
MGA publishes findings from Thematic Review on Governance Assurance – Key Functions
The Malta Gaming Authority published findings from its Thematic Review on Governance Assurance – Key Functions, assessing governance arrangements of a sample of B2B and B2C Authorised Persons and the effectiveness of CEO, Compliance, Internal Audit, and AML/CFT functions. The review found many Authorised Persons have mature governance frameworks but identified sector-wide improvement areas such as over-reliance on few senior decision-makers, weak audit trails, and insufficient evidence of challenge in strategic decisions; it also highlighted examples of good practice and aims to support licence holders through supervisory engagement and outreach.
Coupe du Monde de Football 2026 et paris sportifs en ligne : des mises records
The ANJ reports record online betting activity around the 2026 FIFA World Cup (1.3 billion EUR in stakes, 157M EUR gross gaming yield), notes marketing spend increases by operators and evaluates advertising and player-protection measures; it highlights follow-up on promotional strategies and potential updates to broadcast-related charters and protective measures for young players.
Consolidated Fund to receive regulatory settlement money
The Gambling Commission decided that funds from future regulatory settlements should be paid to the Consolidated Fund following a consultation and consideration of responses, taking account of the Government's statutory levy and new levy commissioning structures. The Commission amended section 2.39 in the Statement of Principles for Determining Financial Penalties regarding the destination of future regulatory settlements.
ESMA launches Common Supervisory Action on CASPs’ digital operational resilience for custody
ESMA is launching a Common Supervisory Action (CSA) to assess the digital operational resilience of authorised Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) specifically for custody services, focusing on DLT-related risks and third-party dependencies. National Competent Authorities will examine a risk-based sample of authorised CASPs between the second half of 2026 and the first half of 2027, with a consolidated report due to ESMA's Board of Supervisors in the second half of 2027.
Policing steps up enforcement of hunting prohibitions
The Finnish police have introduced a national procedure to record court-imposed hunting prohibitions in the police information system. Final court decisions on hunting prohibitions are forwarded to the registry of the police unit in the person's place of residence and entered as a wanted notice that is effective nationwide until the prohibition expires, to improve enforcement and prevention of hunting offences.
Commission to introduce Financial Risk Assessments in staged approach
The UK Gambling Commission will introduce Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs) in stages to identify and support high-spending customers in financial difficulties. Stage one will require the largest operators to carry out FRAs for customers exceeding £5,000 net deposits in a rolling 24-hour period, with later final thresholds set at £1,000/£3,000 for those 25+ and lower thresholds for under-25s; assessments will be document-free using Credit Reference Agencies and initially enforcement for failures to act on FRA results will not be taken during early implementation.
FATF har opdateret sine lister over højrisikolande
Spillemyndigheden informs that FATF has updated its high-risk country lists (the grey list and the black list). The notice lists countries on each list and reminds gambling operators to include FATF lists when performing customer risk assessments and to apply enhanced customer due diligence where required by Danish AML law.
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