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Key Moments: UKGC finalized new technical standards for gaming machines on 30 September 2026 Limit-setting and session data displays become mandatory for new category B machines starting 30 June 2027 Existing machines are exempt from the new limit-setting and display rules Overview of New Standards The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued definitive technical standards for gaming machines in Great Britain, with changes following a consultation started in January 2025. The final outcomes, announced on 30 September 2026, introduce fresh requirements for new category B gaming machines while leaving existing…

Key Moments: A Google software engineer has been charged with commodities fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering tied to Polymarket activity Authorities allege the engineer leveraged restricted Google “Year in Search” data for bets totaling about $2.75mn in wagers and $1.2mn profit The case marks the second major insider trading prosecution involving prediction markets in little over a month Allegations of Insider Trading Fueled by Proprietary Data Polymarket participants typically take positions on whether a real-world event will occur, with correct wagers earning $1 per share while unsuccessful bets yield…

Key Moments: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has submitted two significant rule proposals to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget for review One rule aims to carve out casino-style gambling from the definition of swaps, while the other would broaden the swap definition to cover prediction market event contracts Conflicting court rulings and state regulatory actions continue as the CFTC moves forward with its own approach to classify and oversee event contracts Recent Regulatory Actions by the CFTC The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has advanced two major…

Key Moments: Unregulated online gambling accounted for 72% of the EU 27’s gross gambling revenue in 2025. Tax losses from unregulated online operators reached an estimated €22.0 billion in 2025. GCI tracked over 6,200 unregulated operators active in the EU 27 market in 2025. Market Growth and Unregulated Operator Share A report released on 23 September 2026 by Gaming Compliance International (GCI) for the Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) revealed that unregulated gambling operators generated €91.6 billion in online gross gambling revenue (GGR) within the European Union’s 27 member states…

Key Moments: The Malta Gaming Authority suspended Condor Malta Limited’s gaming license on 16 September due to compliance and financial issues Condor Malta retains an active remote casino and betting license in Great Britain as of 30 September The MGA directs that customers must have continued access to their accounts for visibility, but exact details on balances have not been provided MGA Halts Condor Malta’s Gaming License Condor Malta Limited has faced regulatory action in Malta, with its gaming license officially suspended by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) on 16…

Key Moments: The Norwegian Ministry of Culture and Equality published a proposal on 29 September 2026 to grant Norsk Tipping exclusive rights to online poker. The draft suggests stringent limits on losses, buy-ins, and the number of tables, as well as new incident reporting requirements. The consultation period is set to close on 29 November 2026, with immediate effect for the regulation if approved. Government Proposes Monopoly for Online Poker The Ministry of Culture and Equality has put forward a plan to allow Norsk Tipping the sole right to provide…

Key Moments: Oddin.gg has introduced eHockey, a 24/7 head-to-head ice hockey product with around 1,600 studio-produced matches each month eTouchdown now supplies more than 3,000 live matches per month, while eFootball reaches 33,000 matches monthly Operators can integrate these products via Odds Feed or as a turnkey iFrame, with a broader iFrame release planned after SBC Summit Lisbon Expansion of Fast Betting Content Oddin.gg, a leading B2B provider of esports betting and fast betting content, has expanded its portfolio by launching eHockey, which delivers close to 1,600 studio-produced matches monthly.…

Key Moments The National Police Board received 75 license applications by 22 September, reflecting a sharp increase from 50 in June. Operators pay a €29,000 ($33,500) processing fee per license valid in 2026, with formal reviews beginning after payment settlement. Finland plans to launch its open licensed gambling market on 1 July 2027, officially ending Veikkaus’ state monopoly. Application Volume Surpasses Initial Market Expectations Interest in Finland’s transition to an open gambling market has far exceeded early projections, according to official figures from the National Police Board. As reported by…

Key Moments: Games Valley agreed to a content partnership with Wazdan on 25 September 2026 The aggregation platform now offers operators access to over 15,000 titles through a single API integration Wazdan’s game portfolio, featuring the Hold the Jackpot™ mechanic, is now distributed to Games Valley’s network New Collaboration Broadens Content Supply Games Valley has expanded its content catalog after entering a distribution arrangement with Wazdan, a Malta-based iGaming studio. Through this agreement, operators connected to Games Valley now gain access to Wazdan’s complete portfolio, which features the developer’s proprietary…