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France has activated the JONUM regime, a three-year trial that regulates games using monetisable digital objects such as blockchain-based items and non-fungible tokens, imposing gambling-style safeguards while prohibiting cash prizes and requiring declarations and transparency for regulatory monitoring.
Regulatory - Liam O'Brien - 20 Feb 2026
The Malta Gaming Authority has published a thematic review of self exclusion practices after mystery shopping tests across 20 licensees found delays, cross brand weaknesses, and shortcomings in limit setting prompts and Reality Check controls, with remediation required and enforcement escalated where needed.
Regulatory - Liam O'Brien - 19 Feb 2026
Indiana has moved closer to an outright prohibition on online sweepstakes casinos after the Senate passed an amended House Bill 1052 that would define sweepstakes games in state law and empower the Indiana Gaming Commission to issue civil penalties of up to $100,000, with the bill now returning to the House for final agreement.
Regulatory - Liam O'Brien - 19 Feb 2026
Casino Guru has won the EGR Europe Awards 2026 in the Best Central and Eastern Europe Affiliate Award category, recognizing the company’s efforts in providing players with informed decisions on their iGaming journey.
Press Release - Liam O'Brien - 18 Feb 2026
The International Association of Gaming Regulators has appointed former UAE regulator chief Kevin Mullally as its first chief executive officer, citing the need to expand operational capacity as its global influence and regulatory agenda continue to grow.
Regulatory - Liam O'Brien - 17 Feb 2026
The SEC is stepping up scrutiny of prediction markets and coordinating weekly with the CFTC, as Chairman Paul Atkins told senators that contract design and activity can trigger overlapping jurisdiction and shape how regulators ultimately classify these products.
Prediction Markets - Liam O'Brien - 16 Feb 2026
France’s gambling regulator has urged licensed operators to hold the line on World Cup marketing budgets after seeing planned 2026 promotional spend rise by more than 25 per cent, warning that extra in-match advertising time could increase pressure on vulnerable audiences.
Regulatory - Liam O'Brien - 16 Feb 2026
ATG reports a dip in 2025 profits to SEK 2.099 billion as CEO Hans Lord Skarplöth departs; the operator warns that Sweden's increased gambling tax is now directly undermining the financing of the horse racing industry.
Corporate - Liam O'Brien - 16 Feb 2026
Casino Guru and Gamecheck have announced a new partnership aimed at strengthening transparency, integrity, and trust within the iGaming industry.
Press Release - Liam O'Brien - 16 Feb 2026
As the dust settles on the aborted merger between Tabcorp and BetMakers, the industry is left to wonder if the Australian giant can successfully navigate its digital transformation alone or if another tech savvy target is already in its sights.
Corporate - Liam O'Brien - 12 Feb 2026
The Estonian Riigikogu has finalised a correction to the Gambling Tax Act, restoring a 5.5% levy on online casinos after a drafting error briefly left the sector untaxed. The new rules, effective from 1 March 2026, alongside upcoming crypto reporting requirements, signal a major push for fiscal transparency and the protection of cultural funding.
Regulatory - Liam O'Brien - 10 Feb 2026
Digital Footprints has announced the results of the inaugural Accelerator Fund, with Tipsterizer, a SaaS white-label platform that powers community-led and social sports betting experiences, named as the winner.
Press Release - Liam O'Brien - 10 Feb 2026
The UK Gambling Commission has officially categorised prediction markets as gambling, requiring operators to secure a Betting Intermediary licence and warning that unlicensed firms targeting British punters face criminal prosecution.
Prediction Markets - Liam O'Brien - 9 Feb 2026
The Swedish Gambling Authority has confirmed that new supervision fees will impact all licensed operators from 1 March 2026. This financial update arrives just weeks before a strict ban on credit gambling takes effect, creating a challenging environment for the industry as it battles to retain players against a growing black market.
Regulatory - Liam O'Brien - 9 Feb 2026
Egypt initiates a legislative crackdown on unlicensed online betting apps, targeting major offshore operators like 1xBet to curb addiction and financial loss. The new draft law promises strict penalties for users and seeks to close the digital loopholes that have allowed the shadow gambling market to grow into a billion dollar industry.
Regulatory - Liam O'Brien - 9 Feb 2026
This episode of iGaming Real Talk offers practical insight without hype. It is a grounded conversation for founders, operators, and industry leaders navigating growth, visibility, and leadership in a rapidly changing landscape.
Press Release - Liam O'Brien - 4 Feb 2026
Lithuania’s gambling regulator has handed a €330,600 fine to Baltic Bet for systemic failures in money laundering prevention, marking another blow for the Entain owned operator as the country continues its aggressive compliance crackdown.
Corporate - Liam O'Brien - 4 Feb 2026
If you walk the floor of any major iGaming conference, you are usually drowning in a sea of cheap black polyester. Sandra Bondare, Co-Founder of Swag42, argues that this isn't just a fashion crime; it is a strategic business error.
Interviews - Liam O'Brien - 4 Feb 2026
Leading gambling operators SkillOnNet and Wildz Group have rejected Finland's proposed universal loss limits, warning that overly strict rules will drive players to the black market. Citing the failures of the German regulatory model, the companies argue that the new legal framework must remain competitive to ensure high channelisation rates when the market opens in 2027.
Regulatory - Liam O'Brien - 3 Feb 2026
The conflict highlights the immense tension within the Nordic gambling sector as Finland prepares to dismantle its state monopoly. While Veikkaus maintains its actions are lawful, the investigation by the FCCA will determine whether an incumbent can legally fortify its position against future rivals before the market even opens.
Regulatory - Liam O'Brien - 3 Feb 2026
