Europe

Glücksspiel (GGL), Germany’s Federal Gambling Authority, has warned the Bundesländer (federal states) to treat the threat of illegal online gambling as a serious public health risk. The warning comes ahead …

Swedish state-owned operator Svenska Spel is celebrating a major milestone for its contributions towards public health in the country. The operator’s independent research council has passed the SEK 100 million …

Vergunde Nederlandse Online Kansspelaanbieders (VNLOK) has issued a stark warning to Dutch gambling stakeholders concerning the activity of the illegal market. VNLOK, a trade body for licensed Dutch operators, said …

Ireland’s leading banks have pledged to take stronger action on gambling-related harm with the launch of a new framework designed to standardise support for vulnerable customers. The Irish Banking Culture …

Latvia will restructure its gambling oversight and introduce sharp tax increases across the sector as part of the 2026 state budget, in measures designed to boost revenues and streamline regulation. …

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has called on delegates to approve a continent-wide standard on markets of gambling harm. Members of national standardised bodies have until 25 September …

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has opted to close the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG) as part of the market’s move to the research programmes funded by the statutory …

The UK Gambling Commission has released the first phase of a new study that seeks to provide insight into the illegal online gambling sector in the UK. Initially focused on …

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has moved to strengthen oversight of land-based gambling venues, releasing new duty of care guidance for gaming arcades and casinos. The regulator said the advice …

Online operator 1XBet announced the launch of its International Player Safety Index, a series of reports produced in collaboration with SBC Media yesterday (September 16) at the SBC Summit in …