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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 …

Kuwait officials have reportedly eradicated a network that allegedly facilitated online gambling and enabled the illicit transfer of profits abroad. According to investigations, the network was at the heart of …

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 …

Brazil is set to implement sweeping digital reforms to enforce new online protections and safeguard children’s rights in online environments. On Friday 19 September, President Luiz Inácio ‘Lula’ da Silva …