Dutch Online Gambling Licences Expire in October 2026
The first five-year Dutch online gambling licences expire in October 2026. Several major operators have secured renewals, while others face upcoming deadlines.
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Betty Gaming Fined CA$120,000 for Underage Access in Ontario
The AGCO fined Betty Gaming CA$120,000 after underage individuals created and funded accounts on Betty.ca. The operator can appeal the decision within 15 days.
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Sarah Gardner Outlines Regulatory Balance as UK Gambling Commission Leadership Shifts
Interim CEO Sarah Gardner highlights leadership changes and the phased rollout of financial risk assessments at the UK Gambling Commission.
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Holland Casino Online Licence Extended Until 2031 in Netherlands
Holland Casino Online has received a five-year licence extension in the Netherlands, valid until at least 2031. The renewal follows a gambling tax increase to 37.8% of gross gaming revenue.
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Austria Advances Gambling Reform Draft to EU Review
Austria has sent its draft gambling reform to the European Commission for review. The proposal introduces open licensing, deposit limits and 13 casino licences.
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New York Sues Kalshi Over Alleged Illegal Gambling Operations
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James have sued Kalshi, alleging it operated an unlicensed gambling platform. The state seeks fines, forfeiture of gains and restitution.
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Austria Plans 13 Casino Licences Amid Packaging Debate
Austria’s draft gambling reform provides for 13 land based casino licences. The planned packaging model and licence extensions could shape competition in the upcoming tender.
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FIRST Enters Argentina’s Regulated Sports Betting Market
FIRST has entered Argentina’s regulated sports betting market through ONDISS and City Center Online. The launch follows Santa Fe’s introduction of licensed online betting.
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Brazil Betting Tax Revenue Jumps to BRL5.89bn in Early 2026
Brazil’s regulated betting sector reported BRL5.89 billion in tax revenue between January and May 2026. ANJL says illegal websites still account for nearly half of the market.
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Mauritius Budget Abolishes Hotel Casino Licence and Expands Casino Tax Monitoring
Mauritius will repeal its hotel casino licence category and require casinos to connect to the Central Electronic Monitoring System under the 2026/27 budget. The reforms also expand digital gaming rules.
