Author: Daniel Williams

Key Moments The Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis Board established July 13, 2026, as the deadline for operator license applications and grey market exits Prospective operators must complete a dual registration process with both the AGLC and the newly formed Alberta iGaming Corporation Over 55 operator sites have shown initial interest, with 9 completing the first registration steps as of mid-March Date Event Details July 13, 2026 Application Deadline All operator applications and fees must be submitted by this date Possible Extension: October 13, 2026 Grace Period End Three-month extension…

Key Moments: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has fined BetMGM $100,000 for failures related to customer verification and fraud prevention during 2023 and 2024. Four separate fraud rings conducted illicit activities involving over 2,000 accounts and placed wagers totaling over $2 million across BetMGM and Borgata platforms. BetMGM has also faced recent penalties in Massachusetts for regulatory violations involving unauthorized betting markets and promotional issues. Regulators Uncover Extensive Fraud Activity The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board imposed a $100,000 fine on BetMGM following an investigation that identified significant shortcomings in its…

Key Moments: Malta has begun evaluating the establishment of a legal structure for prediction markets, focusing on innovation and responsible growth. Prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi were reported to record a combined wagering volume exceeding $37bn in 2025. Differing global regulatory responses have emphasized the urgent debate over whether prediction markets are classified as gambling or trading. Government Signals Intent to Lead in Prediction Market Policy The government of Malta is analyzing the prospects of introducing a definitive legal framework for prediction markets, a rapidly expanding industry positioned at…

Key Moments The Future of Sport in Canada Commission has proposed channeling sports betting tax revenue into national sports funding gaps this week. Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committees have expressed strong support for reinvesting betting taxes in the sports system. The commission has identified significant integrity and responsible gambling concerns if gambling revenues fund youth and community sports. Report Recommends Betting Tax Solution Canadian sports are facing significant funding shortages, as federal support for the national sports system has stagnated for years. A new report by the Future of Sport…

Key Moments: The legal foundation for gambling oversight in the EU remains at the national level, due to principles laid out in the treaties. European Court of Justice case law has consistently upheld the authority of Member States to tailor gambling rules for consumer protection. Attempts at harmonizing gambling regulation across the EU encounter obstacles related to fiscal policy, cultural values, and social priorities. EU Treaties Set Boundaries for Gambling Oversight Every few years, the topic of creating EU-wide gambling standards surfaces, often suggested as a way to bolster consumer…

Key Moments: Codere has appointed Jefferies and Macquarie Capital as advisors for the planned sale Interested buyers must submit preliminary offers by mid-May, with binding bids due in early July The transaction is targeted for completion before the European summer holiday break begins in August Accelerated Sale Timeline Codere, a leading Spanish gambling corporation, has moved forward with plans to sell its business by enlisting financial advisors Jefferies and Macquarie Capital. According to information reported by the financial publication Expansion, the company is estimated to potentially command a final purchase…

Key Moments: In the year leading up to September 2025, UK game development employment fell by 1,537 jobs, marking a 4.5% decrease and the fastest decline on record. The number of new UK game studios dropped over 30% for the third consecutive year, with 2,110 companies remaining as of the latest report. TIGA has urged the UK Government to enhance the Video Games Expenditure Credit, proposing increased support that could generate thousands of new jobs. Industry Employment Sees Record Decline TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry,…

Key Moments: Authorities in Taiwan have indicted nearly ten people for involvement in a TWD 33 billion ($1 billion) money laundering scheme using Macau casino chips. About TWD 278 million ($8.4 million) was directly traced. TWD 230 million ($7 million) in bank assets was frozen, and TWD 2.62 million ($79,400) in cash was seized. The operation exploited credit card overpayments and third-party agents to move illegal online gambling proceeds between Taiwan and Macau. Prosecution Launched Over Cross-Border Scheme Prosecutors in Yunlin District, Taiwan, have charged ten individuals under the Money…

Key Moments: Canada’s online gambling market was valued at $9.5 billion in 2025, making it the third-largest iGaming market worldwide by Competitive Earning Baseline (CEB) Offshore operators in Canada grew their CEB by 40.2 percent in 2025, adding $1.6 billion in a single year Ontario achieved an 85 percent channelisation rate, with only 15 percent of player activity remaining offshore after regulatory reforms Market Valuation and Competitive Landscape According to Blask’s USA and Canada iGaming landscape 2025 report, Canada’s online gambling sector reached a total estimated value of $9.5 billion…

Key Moments: Advocate General Nicholas Emiliou stated that unlicensed operators may be required to reimburse player losses The legal dispute began in Germany with a gambler’s claim against Tipico for lacking a local German license The Advocate General affirmed that national courts in EU states can enforce consumer protections over cross-border licensing rules Legal Opinion Delivered on Cross-Border Licensing A recent legal interpretation by a European Court of Justice (ECJ) Advocate General has dealt a significant blow to offshore sports betting operators. Advocate General Nicholas Emiliou stated that providers offering…