The Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), has issued a binding instruction to B2B slot supplier Endorphina after its content was identified on unlicensed websites targeting the Netherlands. The enforcement action signals increasing regulatory scrutiny on game developers regarding the distribution and downstream availability of their titles in regulated European markets.
The gaming sector is tracking crucial ballot measures in Nebraska, Virginia, and Indiana during the 2026 US midterm elections. Attention is largely centered on Nebraska, where voters are considering the formal legalisation of sports betting.
New research from the UK Gambling Commission indicates that bettors who repeatedly gamble with unlicensed operators also continue to engage with licensed platforms. The findings challenge long-standing assumptions within both the regulatory body and the broader industry regarding consumer behavior in the black market.
Sri Lanka’s Gambling Regulatory Authority has established a December 31 deadline to introduce new regulations governing land-based casinos and online gambling. The measure follows scrutiny from Parliament’s Committee on Public Finance regarding uncollected tax revenues and the prevalence of unregulated foreign-linked online platforms. The finalized framework aims to strengthen state oversight and recover missing revenue across the domestic market.
The Nevis Online Gaming Authority (NOGA) has introduced a dedicated prediction markets licensing framework as part of its suite of regulatory services. The new regime permits operators to obtain B2B and B2C licences to serve international markets, while local residents remain prohibited from participating in iGaming activities.
Voters across Nebraska, Indiana, and Virginia are casting ballots on several key gambling measures, including an online sports betting referendum in Nebraska backed heavily by DraftKings and FanDuel. The ballots also feature proposals to authorize a $500 million casino development and expand horse racing wagering facilities.
Nova Scotia's government is monitoring regulated online gambling frameworks in Ontario and Alberta as it evaluates potential changes to its own market. Provincial Finance Minister John Lohr noted that gaming is experiencing significant transformation, while opposition leaders have urged caution and called for a public health review.
DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics, and PrizePicks are scaling back their prediction market offerings in Utah across sports, political, and novelty event contracts. The decision follows the state's move to file 14 criminal charges against rival platform Kalshi, intensifying legal scrutiny around sports event contracts.
The outcome of the Texas lieutenant governor race is expected to significantly impact the prospects for sports betting and casino legislation ahead of the 2027 legislative session. Republican incumbent Dan Patrick, a prominent opponent of gambling expansion, is favored to win reelection over Democratic challenger Vikki Goodwin. Patrick's victory would maintain his control over the Senate agenda, posing a continued hurdle for gaming advocates.
Colombia's government has proposed reinstating a 19% VAT on online gambling deposits as part of a broader tax reform bill. Under Article 41 of Bill 477/2026C, known as the Ley de Rescate Económico, the measure would integrate internet gaming into the general VAT framework of the national Tax Statute. The legislation would also revise taxable bases for the land-based gaming sector.
Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis has defended the government's decision to raise player taxes on online casino winnings to fund public services. The policy justification follows figures showing taxes withheld from gambling winnings rose 27.3% year-on-year to €369 million between January and August 2026. The increase coincided with broader growth in total gaming gross revenue across the market.
The Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has launched two new educational campaigns aimed at mitigating the impact of gambling advertising and gambling-related harm on young people. The initiative arrives as the Dutch government pushes for a complete ban on gambling advertising amid a broader regulatory overhaul. The rollout also coincides with an ongoing dispute between Dutch gambling association VNLOK and Meta.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has questioned whether offering prediction markets to retail consumers serves the public interest. The regulator previously implemented a retail ban on binary option products in 2021.
The High Court of South Africa has set aside the decision to award the Fourth National Lottery licence to Sizekhaya Holdings, reopening the tender process. Sizekhaya, which is majority owned by Goldrush Holdings, had previously assumed operational control from incumbent operator Ithuba. The court ruling follows a successful legal challenge brought by Ithuba to contest the award process.
Brazil has officially signed the Macolin Convention to bolster its efforts in combating competition manipulation and match-fixing. The treaty establishes an international framework to foster cooperation between jurisdictions and safeguard the integrity of sport.
Leadstar Media has warned that Finland's proposed ban on affiliate marketing under its incoming licensing regime could ultimately compromise player safety. As the country prepares to dismantle Veikkaus' monopoly ahead of a 2027 launch, more than 50 companies have registered licensing interest, with 18 already cleared by the National Police Board. Stakeholders caution that restricting regulated affiliates risks driving traffic to unlicensed operators.
The Malta Gaming Authority has softened planned reforms to its Recognition Notice regime following pushback from the gaming industry. The framework, which permits foreign-licensed operators to base operations in Malta, was previously designated as a medium-high money-laundering risk in national assessments. Implementing firmer regulatory oversight on these entities is now expected to require new legislation.
Dutch iGaming trade association VNLOK is increasing its scrutiny of Meta following a European Commission study that highlighted systemic weaknesses in how digital platforms verify advertisers. The research identified multiple sectors, including marketing campaigns used for online fraud, prompting calls for stricter advertising standards across Big Tech channels.
Brazil’s National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) is preparing compensation claims for operators impacted by the betting shutdown mandated under Provisional Measure 1,394/2026. The association is organizing both collective and individual legal strategies to seek damages for affected member companies. Simultaneously, ANJL continues to pursue legal measures to overturn the shutdown and resume legal operations.
Paraguay's Senate has begun reviewing government-backed legislation to replace current gaming board CONAJZAR with a newly created regulatory body, DINAJZAR. The proposed agency will operate with enhanced institutional and budgetary autonomy. The reform is aimed at strengthening regulatory enforcement over online betting and combating illegal gambling operations.
Buenos Aires provincial deputy Roberto Vázquez has submitted a bill proposing a mandatory access fee for consumers entering physical gaming venues or logging into online betting platforms. Revenue from the proposed levy would be directed toward the prevention and treatment of gambling-related harm. The legislation also introduces stricter safer-gambling requirements, including enhanced identity verification and tighter player limits.
A new Italian budget bill submitted to parliament proposes increasing tax levies on slots and VLTs while doubling maximum slot stakes and prize limits. The measure also extends land-based gaming concessions through 2029 and is estimated to generate around €952m in revenue in 2027.
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and John Curtis have sent a bipartisan inquiry to prediction market operators Kalshi and Polymarket regarding potential insider trading and election manipulation risks. The lawmakers requested detailed information on existing oversight measures and operational safeguards designed to detect and prevent improper trading activity.
LOTERJ President Fabíola Esteves has publicly defended the state lottery's regulatory safeguards amid broader national uncertainty surrounding fixed-odds betting in Brazil. Addressing attendees at SBC Digital Brasil Day, Esteves underscored LOTERJ's regulatory framework and proactive enforcement against unauthorized gambling ahead of an upcoming Supreme Federal Court review.
Brazil's betting sector has cautioned that proposed prohibitions on fixed-odds betting could trigger widespread job losses and drive consumers toward the illegal market. Speaking at SBC Digital Brasil Day ahead of an upcoming Supreme Federal Court hearing, industry stakeholders highlighted the financial and regulatory threats facing operators.