Finland Receives 50 Gambling Licence Applications Ahead of 2027 Market Opening
Finland has received 50 B2C gambling licence applications as it prepares to open its re regulated market in July 2027. Processing times are currently around six months.
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GCGRA Appoints Ciarán Carruthers as CEO of UAE Gambling Regulator
The UAE General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority has named Ciarán Carruthers as its new CEO. The move comes as the country expands licensed land-based and online gaming.
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Play971 Launches First Licensed Online Sports Betting Platform in UAE
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.
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Britain’s Regulated Gambling Market Reaches £17.35bn in 2025
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.
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New Mexico Files Lawsuit Against Kalshi Over Alleged Illegal Gambling
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.
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UK Regulator Faces VPN Challenge in Tracking Illegal Gambling
The UK Gambling Commission reports that growing VPN use is making illegal gambling harder to measure. Experts disagree on whether VPNs significantly undermine enforcement.
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MGA Urges Stricter Monitoring Ahead of 2026 World Cup
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.
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Dutch Gambling Sector Warns of Black Market Shift After Tax Hike
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.
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Nigeria States Take Control of Gambling Regulation After Supreme Court Ruling
Nigeria’s Supreme Court transferred gambling oversight to state governments in 2024. A new reciprocity licensing model now coordinates online regulation across participating states.
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France Regulator Launches World Cup Betting Risk Campaign
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.
