Industry
January 23, 2026
KSA Warns Bet365 over Wrong Affordability Format, Faulty Calculations
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) announced that it has ordered Hillside, which operates the bet365 brand in the Netherlands, to strengthen its social responsibility (duty of care) protocols. This followed an investigation that suggested the company’s duty of care measures were insufficient. The Operator Had Inappropriate Affordability Assessment Processes In its announcement, the KSA noted […]
Industry
January 23, 2026
UKGC Names Kristy Caldwell as Interim Chair of the Industry Forum
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced the appointment of Kristy Caldwell as the new interim chair of the Industry Forum, a body dedicated to maintaining a healthy dialogue between the regulator and its licensees. Caldwell to Temporarily Replace Nick Rust The Industry Forum was created three years ago and is a body that provides the […]
Casino
January 23, 2026
UK Confirms Higher Taxes on Online Gambling in Budget Overhaul
The UK government has announced big tax hikes for online gambling companies, after MPs and the Treasury Committee pushed for this change for months. The Chancellor’s latest Budget includes these new rules, which the Treasury now supports. Once rolled out, these measures should bring in over GBP 1 billion ($1.3 billion) for public funds. Online […]
Industry
January 21, 2026
Netherlands to Target the Broader Illegal Gambling Ecosystem per KSA’s 2026 Agenda
The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) has published its agenda for the new year, outlining plans to double down on its efforts against the black market and continue to shield players from harm. KSA to Target the Broader Illegal Gambling Ecosystem In its new agenda, the KSA outlined a few core goals for 2026, which include […]
Sports
January 21, 2026
Betfair Debates Returning Funds to Victims of Fraudster – Report
Betfair may be on the throes of a dilemma. Gambling businesses seldom express remorse openly, but the company is, according to a report by The Guardian, now mulling whether it should return the money it earned from a convicted fraudster back to his victims. If the company does so, it would be more than a […]
Sports
January 21, 2026
Polymarket Shown the Door in Portugal Over Heightened Political Betting Activity
The Portuguese Presidential election on Sunday saw the center-left party of António José Seguro triumph over the far-right, but the runoff ballot is yet to be decided on February 8, when André Ventura, the populist anti-globalist, will have his chance. Apart from the fateful election, Portugal has been caught by another aspect of it – […]
Industry
January 20, 2026
Finland’s President Approves Gambling Overhaul Legislation
Alexander Stubb, Finland’s President, has formally approved the overhaul of the country’s gambling legislation, clearing the way for a restructured Finnish betting and gaming market which will launch on July 1, 2027. President Approves Parliament’s New Gambling Legislation The new legislation will see the monopoly held by Veikkaus Oy, the state-owned betting, gaming, and lotteries operator, […]
Lottery
January 20, 2026
UK Couple Wins $244M, Lose Money as Ticket Payment Fails
This is the story of Rachel Kennedy and Liam McCrohan, who won the prize of a lifetime, scooping up the EuroMillions £182 million ($244.69 million) award, but never saw the money due to a faulty payment transaction in their own account. Couple Wins Millions, but Failed Ticket Payment Leaves Them in Disbelief Kenedy and McCrohan […]
Industry
January 19, 2026
Tipico Joins EGBA, Expresses Commitment to High Industry Standards
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) announced the addition of Tipico, one of Germany’s top dogs when it comes to sports betting and iGaming, to its ranks. As the newest member of the association, Tipico has expressed a firm commitment to safeguarding the sector’s integrity and championing the EGBA’s ideals. Tipico Wants to Champion […]
Casino
January 16, 2026
ICRG Heads to ICE Barcelona 2026, Set to Champion RG
The International Center for Responsible Gaming will be attending the upcoming ICE Barcelona 2026 exhibition and will participate in the Innovations Challenge due to take place on January 20 at 10:15 CET, CDC Gaming originally reported. Confirming the news on Thursday, ICRG has been shortlisted and selected as a finalist from more than 50 submissions, […]
