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Key Moments: Ronald Benter, GGL executive board member, emphasized in a 22 September 2026 interview that regulatory changes occur too slowly to counter illegal online gambling. Authorities in Frankfurt recently investigated a case involving alleged illegal online gambling operations, with around €5.86 billion processed since July 2021. The GGL has urged lawmakers to strengthen criminal law measures against illegal gambling initiatives, especially those targeting German users from abroad. Regulatory Challenges in Combating Illegal Gambling The Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), Germany’s joint gambling regulator, has highlighted the need for swifter…

Key Moments: The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has stated that a proposed UK ban on gambling advertising could weaken, rather than strengthen, consumer protection. BGC leadership has pointed out that Britain already enforces strict gambling advertising regulations to protect vulnerable groups. BGC has cited international examples, such as Italy and the Netherlands, to highlight the potential risks of sweeping advertising bans. Industry Pushback on Policy Proposals The Betting and Gaming Council has voiced strong opposition to a recent report by the UK House of Lords Liaison Committee that recommends…

Key Moments: State police have announced that unplugging skill-game machines will not provide legal protection after October 14. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court defined the devices as slot machines under state law, triggering new enforcement rules following a 120-day grace period. Legislators are exploring proposals to extend the window for legal operation, but no measure had been formally introduced by the time of the latest updates. Impending Enforcement for Skill-Games Businesses across Pennsylvania that have skill-game machines on their premises are now facing tough choices, as new enforcement rules are set…

Key Moments: Britain’s total gross gambling yield (GGY) reached £17.5 billion between April 2025 and March 2026, representing a 4.4% increase over the previous year Remote Casino, Betting and Bingo (RCBB) recorded £8.3 billion in GGY, up 6.9% year-on-year, with slots contributing £4.8 billion Licensed gambling premises dropped to 8,081 by March 2026, a 2% decline, while contributions from lotteries to good causes increased Strong Year for British Gambling Industry According to the Gambling Commission’s latest annual data, Britain’s gambling sector achieved a total gross gambling yield (GGY) of £17.5…

Key Moments: BETBY has entered Poland for the first time via a partnership with Betters, a local sports betting operator. Betters now utilizes BETBY’s complete sportsbook and Betby.Games, featuring more than 400,000 live virtual sports events monthly. H2 Gambling Capital forecasts Poland’s regulated sports betting GGR will rise to €1.62 billion in 2026. Initial Expansion into Poland BETBY, a Malta-licensed B2B sportsbook solutions provider, has forged its inaugural presence in Poland by partnering with Betters, which holds a local sports betting license. This agreement gives Betters access to BETBY’s entire…

Key Moments: The House of Lords Liaison Committee has advocated for a total prohibition of gambling advertising across the UK market. The committee estimated that between 1 million and 1.5 million adults in Great Britain currently experience problem gambling. Industry body BGC has strongly criticized the proposal, warning that it could boost unlicensed gambling activity. Parliamentary Report Calls for Action on Gambling Advertising A recent report from the House of Lords Liaison Committee has triggered renewed debate over gambling advertising regulation in the United Kingdom. In its September 17 release,…

Key Moments: In 2024, more than $3.6 billion was traded on Polymarket’s US presidential election market Political betting is established in Great Britain, Ireland, and Italy, but not permitted in Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Portugal As of September 17, 2026, neither Polymarket nor Kalshi holds a license in any European jurisdiction Overview of Political Betting in Europe In recent years, Europe’s political betting landscape has become increasingly prominent, highlighted by significant market activity in 2024 when over $3.6 billion changed hands on Polymarket’s US presidential election market. However, the…

Key Moments: Dabble Sports has been fined AU$1,069,200 for self-exclusion regulation violations in Australia. Regulatory review uncovered 157 active accounts and numerous promotional messages sent to self-excluded individuals. Dabble has entered a two-year court-enforceable undertaking with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). Regulatory Findings and Enforcement Action Dabble Sports has incurred a AU$1,069,200 fine after the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) concluded that the company repeatedly violated rules regarding Australia’s online gambling self-exclusion platform, BetStop. The findings showed that Dabble did not close accounts of individuals who had…

Key Moments: On September 15, 2026, the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS, along with their player unions, called for tougher action against harassment from sports bettors. The leagues advocated for lifetime bans and a nationwide exclusion system for those making violent threats or abusive remarks toward athletes, coaches, officials, or their families. State regulators and operators have already started introducing systems and policies to address betting-related abuse, with measures enacted by Fanatics Sportsbook and BetMGM in 2026. Unified Appeal from Major Professional Leagues The five largest American professional sports…

Key Moments: Stake has rebranded its Stake Engine platform to Engine, opening it to operators across the iGaming sector. Games built on Engine have generated over $23 billion in total turnover from more than 9.7 billion bets to date. Engine now connects more than 1,000 game creators, producing over 250 new titles weekly for the industry. Engine Platform Expands Industry Reach Stake, recognized as the world’s largest online casino and sportsbook, has announced the renaming of its Stake Engine technology platform to simply “Engine.” With this change, the platform and…