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Starting October 1, 2025, Gibraltar’s new gambling law has taken effect. The new regulation amends several sections of the existing legislation, which remained largely unchanged for over two decades. The updated bill strengthens the gambling territory, increases transparency, and holds operators accountable in the digital entertainment era. Gibraltar Enforces 2025 Gambling Bill: Key Highlights Gibraltar’s Gambling Bill 2025 builds on the 2005 Gambling Act. Its key provisions include additional supervision on specific business classes, enforcing local economic presence and accountability for individual managers. A dedicated Gambling Appeals Tribunal is being established to hear appeals against operators by the gambling regulator. […]

The remote gambling industry in Estonia is headed toward significant reforms. On September 23, a faction of coalition MPs from Eesti 200 and the Reform Party submitted a draft legislation to the parliament, proposing to reduce the tax rate on gambling to 4% from 2029. Lawmakers aim to attract gambling operators and establish the nation as Eastern Europe’s biggest remote gaming hub. Estonia Studies Gambling Tax Cut: Key Insights Coalition MPs believe that the tax relief will encourage gambling operators currently based out of Malta to migrate east, turning Estonia into the new remote gambling paradise. The draft legislation proposes […]

Portuguese lawmakers have agreed to resume parliamentary debates on stricter gambling laws regarding promotions and marketing. This is the result of several legislative proposals being submitted to the parliament. Lawmakers will now discuss the possibility of introducing stricter oversight on gambling promotions and advertisements. Portuguese Parliament to Review Gambling Ads and Promos: Key Insights Portuguese left-wing LIVRE party legislators sent five proposals to the parliamentary committee stage on Friday. The proposed reforms include introducing addiction warnings, limiting sponsorships, and monitoring gambling commercials. A faction of lawmakers believes that reforms are necessary as the gambling industry in Portugal continues to be […]

In November, SiGMA Central Europe will make its debut in Rome. The event, supported by REDCORE and hosted at the modern Fiera Roma exhibition centre, anticipates hosting more than 1,000 sponsors and exhibitors from gaming and technology industries in a conference that combines professional networking with entertainment. Running from November 3–6, the summit expects to draw approximately 30,000 attendees, potentially making this first Rome edition one of the world's biggest gaming conventions ever held.

The Spanish gambling market recorded unprecedented growth once again in the second quarter of 2025, with revenue reaching €410.26 million. This marks a 18.60% year-on-year (YoY) increase since Q2 2024 and a 2.79% growth since Q1 2025. Remote gambling and sports betting operations continue to contribute the majority of this tally, according to the Spanish gambling authority DGOJ’s insights. Spanish Gambling Revenue Increases 19% YoY: Key Insights and Figures According to the Directorate General for Gambling Regulation (DGOJ) report, total deposits in Q2 increased 23.7% YoY to reach €1.35 billion. Withdrawals increased 28.9% YoY, reaching €962.9 million. Online gambling was […]

The Constitutional Law Committee of Finland has issued a statement warning the parliament about the shortcomings of the proposed new Gambling Act. The committee has highlighted key sections governing the marketing of gambling products and services, claiming they lack precision and requesting immediate clarity before the bill is passed into law. Finland’s Constitutional Law Committee Warns Parliament About Gambling Act Shortcomings: Main Highlights The Constitutional Law Committee states that the Gambling Act must comply with its observations on Sections 51 and 52. Section 51 defines the rules of gambling advertisement, while Section 52 lists the prohibited practices. The Committee has […]

Legal gaming is one of the largest revenue sources for the Italian economy in 2025. Between January 1 and April 30, the government earned €2.3 billion from gambling taxes. This highlights the importance of the gambling sector in boosting the fiscal budget. Several notable regulatory reforms are at the core of this situation. From lifting a ban on sports betting to regulating the remote gaming sector, the government’s proactive approach is behind the sector’s steady revival. Gambling Revenue in Italy Hits a New Peak in Q1 2025: Key Insights and Figures The latest report from Italy’s State General Accounting Department […]

The Latvian government has confirmed plans to increase gambling taxes as part of the 2026 budget. Initially expected to take effect in 2027, the deadline has been brought forward to January 1, 2026. Lawmakers also plan to dissolve the Independent Authority for the Supervision of Lotteries and Gambling (IAUI) and merge it with the State Revenue Service (SRS) on April 1, 2026, three months ahead of schedule. Latvia Brings Forward Gambling Regulatory and Tax Reforms: What’s on the Agenda? Starting January 1, 2026, online gambling taxes in Latvia will increase from 12% to 15% of Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR), while […]

Betting operators and industry stakeholders have appealed to the Mexican government to update the gambling regulations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They fear that without reformed regulations, licensed operators would lose revenue to offshore gambling platforms. Mexico’s Federal Gaming and Lottery Law of 1947 outlaws most forms of land-based gambling. However, with a majority of gambling activities moving online, it’s imperative to regulate the market for sustainable development. Mexico Working Towards Gambling Reforms: Context Summarised Betting operators in Mexico are pushing the government for reformed regulations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Stakeholders cite the lack of […]

The European Commission approved two draft legislations put forward by Ireland regarding the country’s new remote gambling regulations. The approval followed the cooldown period necessary under EU law. The draft legislation outlines the licensing terms for B2C consumers along with the associated fee structure. European Commission Approves Irish Gambling Licensing Terms: Key Insights The Gambling (Licensing of Gambling Activities) Regulations 2025 specifies a three-year validity for Irish gambling licences. The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) will allow an onboarding window for new and existing operators before the new cycle begins. The GRAI specifies that performing certain software checks will […]