Regulation & Law

The Malta Gaming Authority is pleased to announce that enrolment is now open for the third cycle of ESG Code…

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a notice to all licensees calling for heightened vigilance and the timely reporting…

Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 18.30 – 20.30 CEST European Parliament, Brussels – Hosted by David Casa MEP The 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost here. For the first time, the tournament will be co-hosted across three countries – the United States, Canada, and Mexico – and will feature an expanded field of 48…

As we approach the anticipated 2026 Soccer World Cup season, the National Gambling Board (NGB) encourages members of the public to practice responsible gambling and cautions them to remain vigilant against the growing number of illegal online gambling scam platforms and fake betting applications ta…

Europe’s leading online gambling operators support the new CEN standard on markers of harm as voluntary baseline for identifying risky gambling behaviour. BRUSSELS, 1 JUNE 2026 – The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) welcomes the publication of the European standard on markers of harm…

The Malta Gaming Authority is hereby declaring that it has no connection with: Any reference to the MGA and/or gaming…

The National Gambling Board (“NGB”), in the execution of its statutory mandate in terms of the National Gambling Act, 2004 (Act 7 of 2004) (“NGA”), continues to take enforcement measures aimed at combating unlawful gambling activities in South Africa. Read more Delivered by PolitePaul service

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) announces that Erika Spiteri Bailey, Senior Executive – BI & Data Analytics, has been appointed…

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is the Brussels-based trade association representing the leading online gambling operators established, licensed, and regulated within the EU. The Role We are seeking a Regulatory Affairs and Policy Manager to strengthen our regulatory and policy t…

The National Gambling Board (“NGB”) notes the recent commentary regarding the NGB Verified Gambling Operators Web Portal currently available on the NGB website and wishes to reiterate the purpose and importance of this initiative in protecting members of the public against illegal gambling activiti…

The National Gambling Board (“NGB”) wishes to alert all Provincial Licensing Authorities (“PLAs”), licensed gambling operators, stakeholders, and members of the public to an incident involving an individual/s falsely claiming to be an employee/s or authorised representative/s of the NGB. Read more…

EGBA warns that a potential EU online gambling levy would be fundamentally unworkable, would benefit illegal operators at the expense of consumer protection, and would reduce tax revenues for Member States. Brussels, 15 April 2026 – The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) notes today’s v…

EGBA is pleased to announce that this year’s European Safer Gambling Week will take place from 16-22 November 2026. Join us in promoting safer gambling across Europe! Brussels, 2 April 2026 – The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is pleased to announce the dates for this year’s Europea…

European consumers are at risk from the growing threat of fraudulent gambling websites and apps that impersonate licensed operators EGBA has provided evidence to the European Commission’s recent call for evidence on its upcoming EU Action Plan on Fighting Online Fraud – an initiative to reduce onli…

Security forces in Myanmar have detained 85 Chinese nationals in a coordinated operation targeting online gambling activities in Muse township, located in northern Shan State. The arrests, carried out on March 20, followed reports from local residents about suspected illegal operations in several n…

The Baltimore Orioles have entered into a new agreement with PureWager Group, naming the company as the franchise’s exclusive sports betting partner. The deal represents PureWager’s first formal step into the United States market and introduces a new in-stadium experience tied to the partnership. N…

Kalshi and Polymarket have introduced new compliance measures aimed at limiting insider trading and strengthening oversight across prediction markets. The updates arrive as regulators and lawmakers in the United States increase scrutiny of the sector, particularly around sports and political event…

Early on Tuesday, Czech police initiated mass arrests in relation to corruption in football in connection with betting. Czech website iSport.cz first reported the story, stating that the police have already detained dozens of people, with players, referees and top-tier clubs involved in the scandal…