Regulation
206 articles tagged "Regulation".
Brazilian court orders Pixbet, Flabet, and Bet da Sorte suspended over minor-access failures
A Campina Grande children's court has ordered the nationwide suspension of Pixbet, Flabet, and Bet da Sorte until the operator proves it has implemented effective age-verification measures, with noncompliance subject to a daily fine of BRL 100,000.
French regulator fines unnamed operator €500,000 over player-protection failures
France's ANJ has fined an unnamed online betting operator €500,000 for failing to correctly identify and support 29 high-risk players, with the operator arguing that French law lacks a clear definition of pathological gambling.
UK Gambling Survey Shows Stable Participation and Slight Dip in Problem Gambling Rate
The third annual Gambling Survey for Great Britain shows that 47% of adults gambled in the past four weeks, with the problem gambling rate (PGSI 8+) stable at 2.4%. The survey also provides new insights into motivations and the impact of gambling on affected others.
Play'n GO Debuts in Alberta's Regulated iGaming Market Alongside Over Ten Operators
Play'n GO has entered Alberta's regulated iGaming market on launch day with more than ten operators, making it the supplier's third Canadian province and furthering its North American regulated-market strategy.
CJEU Rules Google May Be Liable for Gambling Ads on YouTube Partner Channels
The EU's top court ruled that Google may be held liable for gambling ads on YouTube partner channels, rejecting the company's argument that EU telecoms rules shield it from responsibility for third-party content when it has reviewed the channel's theme and metadata as part of a commercial partnership.
Arizona Election Chief Bans Internal Betting on Electoral Events as State Opens New Wagering License Window
Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes banned internal election wagering by state employees to protect electoral integrity, while the Arizona Department of Gaming opened applications for 10 limited event wagering licenses, potentially opening the door for prediction market operators.
German regulator adopts tiered stake system for online slots, operators welcome move
The German gambling regulator replaced the flat €1 stake cap on online slots with a tiered system: under-21s keep €1 max, while players aged 21+ can stake up to €3 (or €5 after a clean 90-day review). Operators and the DOCV welcomed the change as a step toward strengthening the licensed market and are calling for updated criminal laws to target unlicensed offers.
GSGB Data Shows 2.5% Problem Gambling Rate as UK Government Continues Reform Path Under Burnham
The Gambling Commission's GSGB Year 2 Wave 2 data reveals a 2.5% problem gambling rate (1.3 million adults), alongside stable 48% overall participation, as the new Labour government under Andy Burnham continues with regulatory reforms and faces industry criticism over data reliability and upcoming financial risk checks.
ANJ Slaps Operator with €500,000 Fine Over Player Protection Deficiencies
France's gambling regulator ANJ has fined an unnamed operator €500,000 for failing to identify and support players showing signs of excessive gambling, following a review of 30 players' activity over six months. The regulator rejected the operator's defence that French law lacks a definition of pathological gambling and continues to strengthen enforcement under new president Pascal Chèvremont.
IGA Chairman to testify on prediction market risks for tribal gaming at House hearing
IGA Chairman David Bean will testify before a US House subcommittee on July 21 about the threats unregulated prediction markets pose to tribal gaming, building on earlier joint opposition with the AGA and concurrent regulatory actions in Arizona.
White House Teleprompter Operator Suspended Over Alleged Insider Trading on Kalshi Prediction Markets
Gabriel Perez, President Trump's longtime teleprompter operator, has been suspended and is under CFTC investigation for allegedly using inside knowledge of Trump's speeches to win over $90,000 on Kalshi's prediction markets. The White House placed him on unpaid leave, and he is cooperating with regulators who are discussing a potential settlement.
QTech Games Backs SPiCE Southeast Asia 2026 as Bangkok Summit Nears
QTech Games has been announced as a sponsor of SPiCE Southeast Asia 2026, taking place August 5-7 at The Landmark Bangkok, and has shared insights on mobile-first player behaviour, platform engineering for low-bandwidth markets, and its regional expansion plans including pending Philippine accreditation.