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The Belgian Gaming Commission has signed an agreement with DNS Belgium, the national domain registrar, for better cooperation regarding regulatory oversight. The partnership enables the gambling watchdog to block domains targeting Belgian consumers illegally. This is a significant step toward enforcing regulatory compliance at a time when the popularity of online gambling is growing rapidly across Europe. Belgian Gaming Authority and DNS Belgium Sign Agreement to Block Domains Targeting Consumers Illegally: Quick Summary On Monday, December 15, the Belgian Gaming Authority signed a partnership agreement with DNS Belgium to block gambling sites with .be domains operating without the necessary permits. […]

The Finnish Parliament has approved a government proposal to establish a partial licensing framework for gambling operations. This ends the long-standing monopoly of state-owned Veikkaus Oy, which has been criticised in recent years for technical errors and mismanagement. Finland’s Gambling Act opens online casino games and sports betting to a competitive market, while Veikkaus will continue to monopolise lotteries and several other sectors. Finnish Parliament Approves Gambling Act Ending Veikkaus Oy’s Monopoly on the Market: Brief Overview On Tuesday, December 16, the Finnish parliament passed the Gambling Bill, ending state-owned Veikkaus Oy’s monopoly in the sector. Lawmakers voted in favour […]

The Office for the Regulation of Gambling (ÚRHH), Slovakia’s national gambling regulator, has achieved a major milestone by winning at the prestigious Global Regulatory Awards (GRA) 2025. The international recognition highlights the gambling watchdog’s critical thinking ability and awareness of a responsible approach toward gambling. Slovakia’s Gambling Regulator Wins GRA Award 2025 in the “Regulatory Initiative of the Year” Category: Quick Summary The Gambling Regulatory Authority (ÚRHH) received the prestigious Global Regulatory Awards (GRA) 2025 in the “Regulatory Initiative of the Year” category. The event took place on November 19 at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London. The ÚRHH […]

Brazil has taken one step forward toward establishing a regulated remote gambling industry. Last week, the Communications Committee of the Chamber of Representatives passed a bill prohibiting illegal gaming and betting nationwide. The legislation establishes the legal framework to bolster oversight and enforcement, including criminal, technological, administrative, and financial repression against unlicensed gaming operators. Lawmakers have also proposed introducing a 15% levy on betting deposits. However, experts caution that the move may drive consumers toward offshore gaming platforms. Brazil House Committee Approves Bill Prohibiting Illegal Gaming and Betting: Quick Overview The legislation, presented by Senator Paulo Bilynskyj, introduces a series […]

The Finnish government recently submitted a proposal to Parliament, postponing the launch of the regulated online gambling market by six months. Officials have cited the lack of manpower as the primary reason behind the delay. The opposition has flagged the timing of the market launch as a political strategy, highlighting that the Presidential elections are scheduled for April 2026. Finnish Lawmakers Propose Delaying the Launch of the Regulated Online Gambling Market to July 1, 2026: Key Insights A Parliamentary Administration Committee had previously called for a six-month delay in launching Finland’s regulated online gambling market. Earlier this week, lawmakers debated […]

Real-money game providers in India are presently in limbo as the Supreme Court has deferred the hearing on the blanket online gambling ban till January 21, 2026. Industry stakeholders had requested a temporary stay on the order, stating that several sections of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act exceed the Union government’s legislative competence. Operators explain that their businesses have come to a complete standstill and hundreds of employees have lost their jobs since the ban took effect on August 22. Supreme Court of India Defers Hearing on the Online Gambling Act Until January 21, 2026: Quick Summary […]

The Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden) has revealed the year-on-year (YoY) statistics for gaming revenue in October. Data shows that Danes have wagered 3.38% less than in October 2024. A steep decrease in betting activity has resulted in lower Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR), although an increased demand for online casinos has cushioned the fall. The data highlights evolving patterns in how Danish consumers engage with different gambling products. Key Insights into Denmark’s Betting Revenue in October 2025 Compared to 2024 The regulated gambling market generated DKK 599 million (roughly €80.20 million) in October 2025 compared to DKK 620 million (roughly €83.01 […]

The Australian government has published a draft legislation, proposing to remove gambling, tobacco and nicotine products from receiving Research and Development (R&D) tax incentives. Lawmakers want to ensure that taxpayer funds are not utilised for subsidising any research and development that can aggravate serious health risks, addiction or associated harm. The draft bill will take effect from July 1, 2025. Australian Government Prohibits Gambling R&D Using Taxpayer Funds: Key Insights The draft legislation broadly covers research and development related to online and land-based gambling, gaming machine technology, wagering platforms, tobacco, and nicotine products. Lawmakers note that taxpayer funds should not […]

A recent report by the global audit firm KPMG has highlighted serious “operational irregularities” within Norway’s state-run lottery operator Norsk Tipping. The audit firm, on behalf of Norsk Tipping’s Board of Directors, has analysed the root cause behind the errors in lottery winnings published earlier this year. The operator’s latest press release confirms that the board has acknowledged the flaws within the system and is following up on KPMG’s recommendations. The KPMG Audit Reveals the Root Cause Behind Serious Errors in Norsk Tipping’s Lottery Operations: A Brief Overview of the Story KPMG’s report claims that Norsk Tipping was not fully […]

New Zealand Parliament’s Select Committee for Governance and Administration has passed the Online Casino Gambling Bill with a majority. The bill aims to regulate online casino gambling and its promotion, specify conditions, tax laws and requirements for licensed operators, and establish enforcement mechanisms to drive compliance. After examining over 4,837 submissions from groups and individuals, the Select Committee recommended that the bill be introduced with two key amendments. NZ Select Committee Passes Online Casino Gambling Bill with Two Amendments: Quick Summary The Select Committee approved the proposed remote gambling tax hike from 12% to 16% of the Gross Gambling Revenue […]