Public Gaming Industry
Regulatory Issues
Are more Canadian provinces set to regulate online gambling?
Canada’s regulated iGaming landscape looks set to transform in the coming years as developments across the provinces signal strong, long te…
“You are prohibited” – TikTok makes gambling policy clear to users
Global social media giant TikTok has reaffirmed that promotion of gambling products in the TikTok Shop is strictly prohibited.
The announc…
EU gambling ad report brings more scrutiny for Meta
Dutch iGaming trade body VNLOK is intensifying its scrutiny of Meta and similar Big Tech companies in light of a new European Commission (E…
Operators in Spain must now match every payment method to the player
Under new anti-money laundering rules that took effect on Wednesday, Spain’s licensed online gambling operators must now verify that the ho…
Dutch MPs back stronger powers against illegal online gambling
The House of Representatives has backed measures covering platform fines, a central list of illegal operators and disruption of their digit…
Denmark shifts focus from screen time to loot box risks
The regulator wants parents to understand how gambling-style mechanics are embedded in many popular video games.
Key takeaways
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Nova Scotia weighs risks of online gambling as other provinces expand access
The Nova Scotia government is keeping a close eye on how other provinces are expanding online gambling, but opposition leaders are warning…
Ohio Escalates Prediction Markets Fight With New Warning To Gaming Licensees
The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has sent its sports betting and fantasy contest licensees and applicants a notice warning of the…
AGA Unveils Upcoming Agenda Focused on Illegal Gambling, AML, and Next-generation Gaming
State of Play’s TL;DR
The American Gaming Association says its new policy platform will prioritize illegal gambling, anti-money launderi…
Sweeps Operators Comply With Cease-and-Desist Orders as States Turn to Lawsuits
Sweepstakes casinos have responded to state cease-and-desist orders by leaving or restricting play, not by suing regulators. As Kentucky an…
IAGR 2026 Conference keynote - Sarah Gardner speech
21 October 2026
This speech was delivered by Acting Chief Executive Sarah Gardner at the International Association of Gaming Regulators (I…
Greece to ramp up illegal gambling crackdown with new enforcement hires
The regulator is expanding its powers as authorities target criminal networks, social media promotion and lost tax revenues.
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Pennsylvania Police launch skill game reporting channel
Police say switching off or unplugging a machine does not count as removal, and businesses face seizures and criminal charges.
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The Dutch Gaming Authority KSA imposes record fine on EOD Code
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Dutch Gaming Authority is imposing a fine on EOD Code SRL for offering illegal gambling. The illegal party offers ga…
New York Regulators Want Sportsbooks To Spot Problem Gamblers
The New York State Gaming Commission is pushing sports betting operators to better identify players who may be at risk for problem gambling…
States Review Sportsbook Draft Bets, But Not Kalshi’s 598,464 Contracts on Cardinals’ Pick
Kalshi customers traded more contracts on Jeremiyah Love going third in the NFL draft than on any other player, most of them on draft day…
Finland threatens €1.2m fines in illegal gambling marketing crackdown
Head of group at the National Police Board emphasised that the purpose of the fines was to reinforce compliance, not to punish.
The Finnis…
Finland proposes amendments to allow scratch cards as gifts
Regulations could be amended to allow an adult other than the person who purchased the ticket to claim scratch card winnings
Finland’s Min…
Regulator needs public response on UK Powerball wagering ban
The Gambling Commission has notified UK lottery stakeholders and the public that feedback is being sought on a consultation to ban third-pa…
Canadian Lottery Coalition takes on new name to reflect new environment
The Canadian Lottery Coalition (CLC) has taken on a new identity to reflect the changing nature of Canada’s betting, gaming and lottery spa…
Spain Introduces Stricter Checks on Online Gambling Payments
The measures form part of updates to the regulations supporting the country’s framework for preventing money laundering and terrorist finan…
National Lottery must lead on player protection, says Sarah Gardner
Sarah Gardner, Acting Chief Executive Officer, UK Gambling Commission, says the National Lottery must demonstrate best practice in player…
Alberta's transition window closed Oct. 13, and gray-market operators had to exit to remain eligible for AGLC registration
Alberta's transition window closed Oct. 13, and gray-market operators had to exit to remain eligible for AGLC registration.
Stake receiv…
Report: FTC Reviewing Online Sports Betting Industry
The Federal Trade Commission has started a review of online sportsbooks, including U.S. sports betting leaders DraftKings and FanDuel, acco…
Michigan Regulator Sends C&Ds To 33 Offshore Operators
The Michigan Gaming Control Board issued cease-and-desist letters to 33 offshore operators Thursday, accusing them of illegally offering on…
Finance or gambling? Prediction-market players push for regulatory clarity in Asia
Fintech industry executives have stepped up lobbying for clearer regulations regarding prediction markets as they attempt to distance the b…
Gaming Laboratories International approved as independent testing service provider in New Zealand
Global testing group Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has been approved to “provide independent testing services in support of New Z…