Play971 has launched as the first licensed online sports betting operator in the United Arab Emirates. The platform operates under approval from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority.
Britain’s regulated gambling market generated £17.35 billion in gross gambling yield in 2025. £4.45 billion of that total was recorded in the fourth quarter.
New Mexico’s Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Kalshi over alleged illegal gambling. The state joins a broader legal battle involving prediction markets.
The UK Gambling Commission reports that growing VPN use is making illegal gambling harder to measure. Experts disagree on whether VPNs significantly undermine enforcement.
The Malta Gaming Authority has instructed licensed operators to strengthen suspicious betting monitoring before the 2026 World Cup. Other regulators in Europe and South Africa have issued similar warnings.
Dutch industry representatives and the regulator discussed the impact of a 37.8% GGR tax and a proposed advertising ban, warning of potential growth in illegal gambling.
Nigeria’s Supreme Court transferred gambling oversight to state governments in 2024. A new reciprocity licensing model now coordinates online regulation across participating states.
France’s national gambling regulator has started a public awareness campaign ahead of the FIFA World Cup. The initiative focuses on potential risks linked to increased sports betting activity.
The European Court of Justice has avoided issuing a uniform ruling on cross-border player-losses claims. National courts in Germany, Austria and Malta remain responsible for liability and enforcement decisions.
Ukraine’s gambling regulator PlayCity issued 250 licences in its first year and introduced a central monitoring system. The agency also intensified enforcement against illegal operators.