Germany Allows Higher Online Slot Stakes With Monitoring Rules
Germany has lifted the €1 stake cap for online slots under strict conditions. Licensed operators must monitor player behaviour when offering higher limits.
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Alberta Launches Regulated iGaming Market With 22 Operators
Alberta has launched its regulated multi-operator iGaming market, with 22 sites live on day one. The framework sets revenue allocations and mandatory player protection rules.
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CIRSA Enters Paraguay With Slots del Sol Majority Stake
CIRSA has acquired a majority stake in Paraguayan operator Slots del Sol, marking its entry into the country’s regulated gambling market. The deal expands its Latin American presence to seven countries.
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Zeal Acquires SevenCanyon and Targets UK Prize Draw Growth
Zeal has acquired UK prize draw operator SevenCanyon in its first move outside Germany. The company expects stricter UK regulation to favor experienced compliance operators.
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Rank Group Reports Revenue Growth and £5m Settlement Plan
Rank Group increased FY2026 revenue by 6% to £834.1 million and expects at least £76 million in operating profit. The company has proposed a £5 million settlement with the UK Gambling Commission over historical compliance failings.
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Gibraltar Publishes Dedicated Prediction Market Rules
Gibraltar has introduced Prediction Market Regulations 2026, creating a separate legal category outside its Gambling Act. The framework allows stablecoin use and requires specific regulatory approval.
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Gibraltar Introduces Standalone Prediction Markets Regulation
Gibraltar has introduced a dedicated regulatory framework for prediction markets under the Gambling Act 2025. The regime creates a standalone licence with contract approval and AML safeguards.
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FINTRAC Fines Atlantic Lottery C$212,025 for AML Violations
FINTRAC has fined Atlantic Lottery C$212,025 for three administrative violations of Canada’s anti-money laundering law. The operator has paid the penalty and concluded the examination.
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Venetian Agrees to $7.2M AML Fine in Bowyer Case
The Venetian has agreed to a $7.2 million fine for AML violations linked to illegal bookmaker Mathew Bowyer. It is the fourth Las Vegas Strip casino penalized in the case.
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EGBA Files Complaint in Lithuania Over Alleged Illegal Gambling Payments
EGBA has filed a complaint with the Bank of Lithuania alleging that payments provider Walletto facilitated transactions to illegal gambling operators. The association estimates Europe’s illegal online gambling market at 18 billion euros.
