UKGC suspends Spribe's UK license over hosting violations. UK players affected, but Ireland, Canada, NZ, India & South Africa players unaffected. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has suspended Spribe OÜ's operating license, effective immediately, following serious non-compliance with hosting requirements under British gambling regulations. Spribe, licensed by [...]
Dutch regulator proposes an international enforcement network, similar to Interpol, to tackle cross-border illegal online gambling operations worldwide. Speaking at the IAGR conference in Toronto on October 21, 2025, Groothuizen urged regulators to unite against illegal operators who cross borders seamlessly while enforcement remains confined to national [...]
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has revealed it is actively monitoring over 1,000 illegal gambling operators as part of an intensified crackdown on the unlicensed sector. The announcement came during a keynote address by UKGC CEO Andrew Rhodes at the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) Conference in Toronto [...]
Isle of Man GSC overhauls gambling regulations with stronger player protection and enhanced AML standards ahead of 2026 MONEYVAL review. In recent news released by the authority itself, the regulatory body has made clear its intentions to move forward with its most significant regulatory overhaul in over [...]
Curaçao Gaming Authority's board resigned amid reforms. Operators flee to Anjouan & Tobique, but new rules signal safer, MGA-like regulation. The Curaçao Gaming Authority recently confirmed that its entire supervisory board resigned in mid-September. The exact reasons for the board members' resignations were not publicly disclosed. A [...]
Endorphina gains Anjouan B2B License amid new compliance rules. Software providers must now hold certification to work with licensed operators. Endorphina is back in our news columns. After we recently announced that Endorphina has been nominated for SIGMA awards, the developer has announced that it has officially [...]
India's gambling ban may backfire: Experts warn $20.5B industry will move to unregulated offshore sites, leaving players unprotected and tax revenue lost. Supreme Court PIL could push massive $20.5B industry into unregulated offshore operators' hands India's Supreme Court has begun reviewing a public interest litigation (PIL) that [...]
GRAI's new 2025-2027 strategy sets out priorities for Ireland's regulated gambling market. Irish players get another update on licensing timelines and what's next. The wait continues, but progress is clear. On 15 October 2025, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) published its Statement of Strategy for [...]
Constitutional Court upholds gambling tax on casino freeplay credits in landmark ruling. Analysis of implications amid R1.14 trillion wagering. The Constitutional Court of South Africa has unanimously refused leave to appeal in two separate cases involving major casino operators challenging the taxability of 'freeplay' credits, affirming that [...]
We review the UK Gambling Commission fines in 2025. £7.5M+ in fines issued to operators for AML failures, unfair terms & compliance breaches. The UK Gambling Commission has continued its robust enforcement approach throughout 2025, issuing fines of over £7.5 million to operators for various compliance failures. [...]
