France’s ANJ Fines Licensed Operator €500,000 for Player Protection Failures
France’s gambling regulator has fined an unnamed licensed operator €500,000 for failing to identify and support players at risk of excessive or pathological gambling.
-
-
Business & Finance | iGaming News | Legal | M&A | Payments & Compliance | Regulation | Responsible Gaming
Kenya Launches New Gambling Licensing Cycle Under Reformed Law
Kenya has launched its first licensing cycle under a new gambling law that replaces the 1966 framework. The reform introduces stricter oversight, advertising rules and revised tax rates.
-
UK Consults on Ban of Unlicensed Gambling Sponsors in Sports
The UK government has opened a consultation on banning sports sponsorships with gambling operators not licensed by the Gambling Commission. The proposal targets in-stadium advertising and club partnerships.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Dutch Gambling Tax Revenue Falls Short as World Cup Markets Shift
Dutch gambling tax increases generated far less revenue than projected, while World Cup prediction markets showed distinct trading patterns. Ireland’s new licensing regime also took effect.
-
ANJL Supports Brazil Betting Ad Rules, Urges Crackdown on Illegal Sites
Brazil has announced new betting advertising rules requiring risk warnings. ANJL supports the measures and calls for stricter action against illegal operators.
-
Pragmatic Solutions Launches in Ireland Under New Betting Rules
Pragmatic Solutions has launched its iGaming platform in Ireland following the start of the country’s new remote betting licensing regime.
