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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.
MGA launches new annual Flagship Conference for 2027
The Malta Gaming Authority announced the inaugural Gaming Forward 2027 conference themed 'Shaping What Comes Next' to bring industry leaders, policymakers and experts together to discuss regulatory developments and other sector topics. Registrations of interest are open; a paid booking link for a full-day conference at a fee of €50 will be shared later and attendance is confirmed only upon payment.
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.
ESMA calls for changes to make MiCA clearer, safer and ready for emerging services
ESMA responded to the European Commission's public consultation on the review of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), recommending measures to simplify the framework, enhance investor protection, strengthen supervision, address DeFi and staking/lending/borrowing, clarify crypto-asset classification, and streamline procedures to support tokenised capital markets.
French-language training courses for applicants for a D licence postponed until 2027
The Belgian Gaming Commission announced that French-language training courses for applicants for a D licence are postponed until 2027 due to circumstances beyond their control. The postponement does not affect the validity of licence applications and further information will follow later.
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.
Hvidvasksekretariatet har udgivet en ny kvartalsrapport for 2. kvartal 2026
The Danish Anti-Money Laundering Secretariat (Hvidvasksekretariatet) published its quarterly report for Q2 2026, including the number of suspicious activity reports received and updates on current money-laundering cases. The Danish Gambling Authority noted a substantial decrease in reports submitted by gambling operators in Q2 2026 compared to Q1 2026.
Nieuwe guidance sluiting accounts: mensen die gokken moeten account altijd kunnen sluiten
De Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) publiceert guidance over het beëindigen van gokaccounts omdat niet alle vergunninghouders de regels correct naleven. De guidance verplicht dat spelers hun account altijd gemakkelijk kunnen sluiten, dat klantenservicegesprekken niet gebruikt mogen worden om spelers te behouden en dat resterende tegoeden zonder onnodige vertraging moeten worden uitbetaald.
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.
Ændringer i hvidvaskloven.
Folketinget vedtog den 3. september 2026 ændringer i hvidvaskloven for at styrke efterlevelsen af FATF-anbefalinger. For spiludbydere indføres krav om risikovurderinger vedrørende proliferationsfinansiering, skriftlige politikker, forretningsgange og kontroller samt en uafhængig revisionsfunktion. Loven træder i kraft den 15. september 2026.
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.
Coljuegos fortalece el control a la ilegalidad con las Mesas Territoriales de Capacitación 2026
Coljuegos carried out territorial working tables and training sessions in 2026 across regions including Chocó, Nariño, Risaralda, Huila and Meta, plus a national meeting, to strengthen control against illegal gambling and to train regional actors on regulation, inspection, surveillance and control procedures.
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.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission announces new initiative to curb athlete harassment
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission announced the 'Bet on Respect' initiative to use Massachusetts law and Commission regulation (205 CMR 152) to exclude patrons who harass athletes from accessing sports wagering and casinos. The Commission established a portal for reporting suspected athlete harassment, will investigate allegations, and may impose involuntary exclusion while providing excluded individuals information about support programs.
Ny runde casebaseret undervisning om hvidvask og terrorfinansiering
Spillemyndigheden and several other Danish authorities invite obliged entities to free case-based training on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing, held 16 November 2026 in Copenhagen and 23 November 2026 in Skanderborg. The training includes three cases, plenary presentations and group work, is in Danish, has limited places and requires registration by 23 September 2026.
Nieuwe inzichten in gokgedrag minderjarigen en jongvolwassenen
De Kansspelautoriteit publiceert resultaten van drie onderzoeken naar gokgedrag van minderjarigen en jongvolwassenen (18-24 jaar), waaronder gedrag in de eerste drie maanden na inschrijving bij een legale online aanbieder, gokgedrag onder MBO-studenten en hoe minderjarigen in aanraking komen met gokken. De onderzoeken tonen normalisatie van gokken, veel vroegtijdige blootstelling via fysieke legale producten of gedeelde accounts, en dat 41% van nieuwe accounts in 18-24 jarigen door 18-jarigen wordt aangemaakt. De Ksa werkt samen met het ministerie aan aanvullende beschermende maatregelen.
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.
Chairman Selig Announces Agenda for August 20 Innovation Advisory Committee Meeting in Washington
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced the agenda for the inaugural Innovation Advisory Committee meeting on August 20, 2026, which will discuss regulation of crypto assets, artificial intelligence, and prediction markets. The meeting will be streamed live, public comments are accepted through August 27 via Regulations.gov, and agenda updates and committee member information are available on the IAC webpage.
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.
¡Atención! Sorteos 10/08/2026 CNJSA expide Acuerdo 969.
Coljuegos reports that due to a force majeure seismic event on 10 August 2026, the Consejo Nacional de Juegos de Suerte y Azar (CNJSA) issued Acuerdo 969 on 10 August 2026 authorising the postponement of certain lottery draws. The agreement states that bets on permanent betting (chance) placed against the results of the postponed lottery or authorised draws are suspended until those draws are officially held on dates determined by the competent authorities.
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.
Respuesta a Observaciones al Proyecto de Resolución: "Mediante la cual se modifica la Resolución No. 20250028594 del 11 de diciembre de 2025"
Coljuegos published responses to observations on a draft resolution that would modify Resolution No. 20250028594 (dated 11 December 2025) concerning registration in the Single Registry of Importers and Marketers of Electronic Slot Machines and Gaming Elements in Colombia. The page provides a downloadable matrix of observations and contact information for the authority.
GRAI Launches Public Consultation
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) launched a public consultation open until 3pm on 20 August 2026 on three proposed regulations under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 concerning: Section 86 (prescribed games to be listed for gaming licences), Section 152 (records and accounts licensees must keep), and Section 173 (information remote gambling licensees must provide to account-holders, including alerts and access to gambling history). The GRAI will consider submissions before making the regulations.
Juegos de suerte y azar transfirieron $7.2 billones para la salud durante el Gobierno del Cambio
Coljuegos reports that national and territorial games transferred COP 7.2 trillion to subsidized health services during the 2022-2026 government, with COP 4.6 trillion from national games and COP 2.6 trillion from territorial games. The release details additional breakdowns by game type (internet games ~COP 1.76 trillion, localized games ~COP 1.63 trillion, Baloto COP 291.728 million, SúperAstro COP 618.449 million, chance COP 1.33 trillion, lotteries COP 1.05 trillion, Raspa&Listo COP 177.163 million) and notes regulatory measures such as Decreto 1486 de 2024.
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.
Proyecto de Resolución, por el cual se crea el Número Único de Identificación Preliminar (Pre NUC) para las Máquinas Electrónicas Tragamonedas (MET)
Coljuegos published a draft resolution to create a Preliminary Unique Identification Number (Pre NUC) for Electronic Slot Machines (MET). The consultation/public comment period runs from 29 July to 31 July 2026, with a link provided to download the draft and a mechanism to submit comments.
Juegos territoriales aportaron más de $2 billones a la salud en el Gobierno del Cambio
Coljuegos reported that between 2022 and 2026 territorial gambling (chance, lotteries and Raspa&Listo) transferred a total of COP 2.56 billion to territorial health systems; 15 territorial lotteries transferred over COP 1.05 billion and permanent bets (chance) contributed COP 1.33 billion. The bulletin also notes sales figures and mentions regulatory and modernization initiatives being structured for lotteries and draws.
Conoce el Proyecto de resolución para observaciones
Coljuegos published a draft resolution that modifies Resolution No. 20250028594 of 11 December 2025, which establishes registration in the Single Registry of Importers and Marketers of Electronic Slot Machines (MET) and gaming elements in Colombia. Stakeholders are invited to submit observations by 31 July 2026 to specified Coljuegos email addresses. The draft resolution and an observations matrix are available for download.
Por medio de la cual se expide el Anexo Técnico de Requerimientos para la Operación del Juego de Suerte y Azar en la Modalidad Novedoso de Tipo Loto en Línea denominado Baloto
Coljuegos published a resolution issuing the Technical Annex of Requirements for the operation of the novelty online lottery game 'Baloto' and opened a public comment period from 24 July to 30 July 2026. Comments on the technical annex are to be sent to hrhernandez@coljuegos.gov.co and comments on the content of the resolution to cdiaz@coljuegos.gov.co.
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.
FinCEN Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rule To Amend the Definition of Huione Group
FinCEN announced on July 22, 2026 that it is extending the comment period for a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend the existing definition of Huione Group to include H-Pay Service PLC and any successor entity. Written comments on the NPRM must now be submitted on or before August 2, 2026.
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.
AMLA sender et nyt udkast til tekniske standarder i offentlig høring
The European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) has issued a new draft of technical standards for public consultation concerning methodology for risk assessments in the non-financial sector, including proposed lists of data points. The draft was published for consultation on 10 July 2026 with a response deadline of 27 September 2026; the Danish Gambling Authority encourages gambling operators to submit responses.
Spillemyndigheden opfordrer til at sende spillet på sommerferie med ny ROFUS-kampagne
The Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden) launched the "Send dit spil på sommerferie" ROFUS campaign on 13 July 2026 to encourage people to take a break from gambling using ROFUS self-exclusion. The campaign runs from 13 July to 2 August on Facebook, Instagram and digital screens in Copenhagen Airport and uses imagery targeting younger audiences.
GRAI launches campaign helping parents to spot the signs of underage gambling
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), in partnership with HSE Addiction Services, launched a national public awareness campaign and published guidance to help parents recognise signs of underage gambling, how to talk to children about gambling, and where to seek help. The campaign runs across video on demand, radio, digital audio and social media and highlights research by the ESRI that children who gamble are twice as likely as adults to develop a gambling problem. The notice also references the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 and forthcoming commencement of its child protection provisions.
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.
Certificate of Origin system published — Peru–Guatemala Free Trade Agreement
MINCETUR published the Certification of Origin documentation for the Peru–Guatemala Free Trade Agreement: Annex 3 (Specific Rules of Origin), Annex 3.16 (Certificate of Origin) and Annex 3.17 (Declaration of Origin), with downloadable PDFs and reference to the origin rules and procedures. Not gambling-related.
SEC to Host Virtual Roundtable on Modernizing IPOs and Expanding Access to Public Markets
The SEC's Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation and the Division of Corporation Finance will co-host a livestreamed virtual roundtable on July 13, 2026, to re-examine the IPO process and reassess the framework for how companies of all sizes access public capital. The event will feature practitioners and professionals discussing proposed rule changes and strategies to support access to and retention of public company status; it will be webcast on SEC.gov and available without registration.
SEC Small Business Advisory Committee to Explore Modernizing Market Access
The SEC's Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee will meet on July 21, 2026 to explore ways to modernize public market access and encourage IPOs and small public company capital formation. The public meeting at SEC headquarters will include SEC Division of Corporation Finance staff and speakers Daniel Zinn (OTC Markets Group) and Sue Washer, and will consider recent proposed SEC rulemakings aimed at reducing regulatory friction and facilitating capital formation.
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.
A l’occasion de l’Esports World Cup, l’ANJ rappelle que les paris sur cette discipline sont interdits en France
The Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) reminds that betting on e-sport competitions is prohibited in France under article L.321-8 of the code de la sécurité intérieure; sites offering such bets accessible from France are illegal and ANJ warns players of risks and encourages reporting illegal offers. The notice is issued in the context of the Esports World Cup held in Paris from 6 July to 23 August 2026.
SEC Forms New Retail Fraud Working Group
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced creation of a Retail Fraud Working Group within the Division of Enforcement to strengthen efforts to identify and combat fraud targeting retail investors. The group will leverage staff and resources across the Commission, focus on proactive case generation, coordinate with regulatory partners and foreign counterparts, and participate in investor education; it will be led by Kate Zoladz and Kim Frederick.
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.
GRAI signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Danish Gambling Authority
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Danish Gambling Authority to strengthen cooperation on compliance, monitoring, enforcement, and information sharing between the two regulators. The agreement was announced following a meeting between GRAI CEO Anne Marie Caulfield and Danish Gambling Authority Director General Anders Dorph.
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