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The European Gaming and Betting Association completed its second annual assessment of anti-money laundering guidelines. The member operators pledge to collaborate closely and strengthen compliance guidelines to nurture a sustainable online gambling industry across Europe. Focusing On EGBA’s AML Assessment The EGBA’s AML guidelines lay the foundation for operators to follow for risk evaluation, reporting suspicious activity, conducting due diligence, and documentation purposes. The 2nd annual review identified several areas for improvement, including risk assessment guidance, standardised documentation requirements, and updated protocols for third-party services, such as payment systems. The guidelines will undergo another round of assessment in 2026 to […]

American multinational tech giant Meta Platforms Inc. recently updated its policy on gambling ads run on Facebook and Instagram, following widespread criticism from global iGaming regulators. The California-based digital powerhouse announced precise rules on licences, approvals, and advertiser responsibilities. Meta Restricts Gambling Ads: What the Policy Entails Gambling advertisers on Facebook and Instagram must obtain prior approval through Meta’s “Permissions and Verifications” section located within the Business Suite, effective immediately. Advertisers must explicitly state whether they are a gambling operator, affiliate, aggregator, or agent and specify the type of gambling activity being promoted (online casino, sports betting site, bingo, lottery, […]

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has pledged to uphold any new legislation that lawmakers propose to regulate the gambling industry. The announcement comes at a time when authorities are considering stringent measures to improve player safety. PAGCOR Reaffirms Its Role: Planned Actions for Safe Online Gambling Several bills proposing gambling reforms have been presented to the Philippine cabinet. From banning gambling transactions to implementing stricter age verification, several new regulations are in the pipeline. The Philippine central bank, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), earlier announced the drafting of a circular preventing the use of e-wallets and other online […]

The Curacao Gaming Authority (CGA) issued a stern warning to offshore gambling sites operating in Curacao without a CGA licence, labelling them as illegal. This marks a significant shift in how the gambling watchdog handles illicit gambling platforms. The warning is part of a broader effort by the Curacao Gaming Authority to establish itself as a responsible gambling regulator and shed its image as a haven for black market gambling operations. Inside CGA’s Warning: Main Points According to Article 2.1 (1) of the Curacao National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK), every operator offering games of chance within the country’s […]

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) published its Capital Requirements Policy on July 2, 2025. The guidelines aim to reinforce the financial standing of licensees and maintain the economic viability of the iGaming industry by ensuring that capital resources are available to licensees for continued operations and growth. MGA Unveils Policy to Safeguard Financial Stability: What the Document Entails The primary objective of the policy is to ensure that licensees have sufficient capital resources for undisturbed operations and growth. This is in line with the MGA’s commitment to promoting a resilient and sustainable iGaming industry. Apart from the minimum share capital […]

Finland experienced a significant surge in sports betting during the first half of 2025. The figures shattered all previous records, drawing the attention of lawmakers and industry veterans. With billions of dollars wagered across the nation’s gambling venues, the authorities are now considering the social and economic implications of the nation’s expanding gambling culture. A Quick Glance at the Key Points The Finnish gambling industry recorded an 18% increase in wagers during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period from last year. Football bets accounted for a third of all activity, while eSports grew at an exceptional […]

New Zealand has taken a significant step toward regulating the domestic gambling market with the introduction of the Online Casino Gambling Bill in Parliament. The legislation, introduced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs on June 30, 2025, proposes a formal licensing framework to regulate the largely unmonitored sector. New Zealand’s Regulatory Move: What You Need to Know New Zealand’s Online Casino Gambling Bill aims to establish a regulatory framework for overseeing online gambling operators, who currently operate in an unregulated environment. The government plans to offer 15 gambling licences for auction during the first licensing window, thus allowing the authorities […]

The Danish Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden, has secured a court order permitting the simultaneous blocking of 178 unlicensed gambling websites that were targeting Danish consumers illegally. This is the highest number of unlawful gambling sites the regulator has cracked down on simultaneously since it began operating in 2012. Highlights of the Story On June 26, the court in Frederiksberg issued an order to block 178 unlicensed gambling sites operating illegally in Denmark. Several of the blocked sites are mirror versions of others. The latest round of bans takes Spillemyndigheden’s total count of blacklisted gambling websites to 616. Danish Court Upholds the […]

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gibraltar Gambling Commission, establishing a framework for cooperation across international borders. The agreement is part of a broader effort by both gambling regulators to discharge their duties more effectively. Key Notes of the Story Anne Marie Caulfield, CEO of the GRAI, signed an MoU with Andrew Lynam, Gambling Commissioner and Executive Director of the Ministry of Justice, Trade and Industry, Government of Gibraltar. The agreement underscores a framework of cooperation between the two gambling authorities, setting out broad principles to enhance collaboration across borders for […]

The game development studio Evoplay has launched Big Adventures, its most extensive network campaign to date, supported by a €2,5m prize pool. Spanning nine months from June 2025 to February 2026, the initiative combines monthly tournaments with four rotating phases, enhanced by Wheel of Fortune events and daily Prize Drops. Highlights of the Story Evoplay’s Big Adventures is its largest-ever network campaign, offering a total prize pool of €2.5 million spread over nine months. The campaign includes rotating tournament phases, daily Prize Drops, and a variety of win mechanics. Players have the chance to receive quarterly rewards like an iPhone […]