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Spain begins tests of cross-operator deposit limits on gaming accounts

by iGamingExpert October 2, 2026

October 2, 2026 4 minutes read

DGOJ, the Directorate General of Gambling in Spain, has commenced the testing phase of its key project on applying a cross-operator deposit limit system. The phase provides a six-month period …
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Ygam hails success of inaugural initiative under UK statutory levy

by A.J. Koehn October 2, 2026

October 2, 2026 2 minutes read

UK gambling harm charity Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (Ygam) has deemed the inaugural meeting of its Prevention Delivery Network a success. The event brought together organisations commissioned through …
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SBC Summit: PAF reveals potentially groundbreaking Meta collaboration

by iGamingExpert October 2, 2026

October 2, 2026 4 minutes read

Speaking at the SBC Summit in Lisbon, Jesper Eliasson, Director at PAF, revealed a potentially new approach to tackling illegal gambling. The subject of the lurking black market was rife …
SBC News UK
New UK regulations for responsible game design exclude existing machines

by A.J. Koehn October 2, 2026

October 2, 2026 3 minutes read

The UK Gambling Commission will go forward with the implementation of a revised compliance framework for land-based gaming machines. Changes are based on a consultation paper launched last year that …
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A list of the biggest penalties handed out to UK bookmakers

by A.J. Koehn October 2, 2026

October 2, 2026 7 minutes read

The UK gambling sector has faced growing regulatory scrutiny in recent years, with the Gambling Commission tightening its oversight of licensing duties and regulatory compliance. Financial penalties remain a prominent …
SBC News Europe
Dutch trade body escalates legal case against Meta

by A.J. Koehn September 30, 2026

September 30, 2026 2 minutes read

Dutch gambling trade body VNLOK has summoned Meta to court, making good on its promise to legally challenge the tech giant over allowing illegal gambling ads on its platform. Earlier …
SBC News Europe
Olympic Entertainment faces October judgement on €8.5m Lithuania fine

by iGamingExpert September 25, 2026

September 25, 2026 3 minutes read

The Administrative Court of Lithuania has confirmed it will determine whether to fine Olympic Casino Group Baltija €8.5m by 19 October. Proceedings have been disclosed to Olympic Entertainment Group (OEG), …
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Turkey intensifies fintech scrutiny following following Papel suspension

by iGamingExpert September 25, 2026

September 25, 2026 3 minutes read

The Central Bank of Türkiye (TCMB) has suspended fintech Papel Elektronik Money’s operating licence for soliciting financial transactions of illegal gambling and helping hide funds related to activities connected to …
SBC News Europe
Full gambling ad ban draft to kill affiliates in Bulgaria

by A.J. Koehn September 25, 2026

September 25, 2026 2 minutes read

Bulgaria’s ruling Progressive Bulgaria party has put its Gambling Act reforms draft up for public consultation, calling for a complete ban on gambling advertising. The proposed restrictions drafted by Prime …
UK SBC News
Gambling Commission issues final call for feedback on UK regulatory burdens

by Steve Hoare September 23, 2026

September 23, 2026 2 minutes read

UK gambling licensees and stakeholders have been notified that the Gambling Commission’s call for proposals to reduce or limit regulatory burdens will close on Friday 25 September. The Commission initiated its exercise …

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