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Key Moments: Operators are facing heightened cybersecurity demands as regulatory requirements and security expectations increase in 2025. Cybercriminal activity has intensified, including DDoS attacks, ransomware incidents, phishing, and insider threats targeting iGaming platforms. Trust in platform security is critical, as breaches result in financial losses, regulatory penalties, and damage to reputation. The Critical Role of Security in Online Gambling Confidence forms the foundation of the iGaming sector, underpinning everything from player loyalty to business competitiveness. As operators lean heavily on digital technology, they face mounting exposure to advanced cyber threats…

Key Moments: The New Zealand Parliament has completed the first reading of a proposed bill to regulate the online casino sector. The bill would allow up to 15 internet casino licenses, with an initial three-year term and potential five-year extension. The Select Committee is currently inviting feedback, with anticipated enactment in early 2026. Transition to a Regulated iGaming Environment New Zealand is on the verge of a significant change in its iGaming sector, driven by a legislative proposal designed to replace the longstanding “grey market” environment with a structured regulatory…

Key Moments: The Danish government is evaluating tougher advertising regulations and a possible gambling tax hike. Around 500,000 people in Denmark reportedly grapple with gambling issues, with more than 60,000 registered with ROFUS. Proposed reforms focus on prevention and early intervention to address gambling-related harm. Growing Spotlight on Gambling Challenges Concerns about gambling’s impact on public health have risen in Denmark. According to Minister for Taxation Rasmus Stoklund, approximately 500,000 individuals in the country face gambling-related challenges. Of these, over 60,000 are registered with the national self-exclusion system, ROFUS. Considering…

Key Moments: The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs reported the removal of around 2.8 million digital items between 20 October 2024 and 16 September 2025, with 2.1 million tied to online gambling. The Ministry of Social Affairs confirmed welfare payment suspensions for more than 300,000 beneficiaries found to be engaged in online gambling. PPATK detected gambling activity involving Rp542.5 billion across 132,557 welfare recipients, with West Java leading in transaction volume. Robust Measures to Purge Gambling Content The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) has taken…

Key Moments: The German Sports Betting Association (DSWV) reports at least 382 illegal German-language sports betting sites. In contrast, only 34 sites are officially licensed. The UEFA Champions League kickoff has caused a sharp rise in betting activity across Germany. Participation in unauthorized sports betting may result in legal consequences, including penalties of up to six months imprisonment or a fine. Illegal Gambling Outpaces Licensed Platforms The German Sports Betting Association (DSWV) has issued a warning as the UEFA Champions League begins. Their evaluation, based on data from the Joint…

Key Moments: TaDa Gaming received a license from the UKGC, enabling entry into the UK market The company holds multiple international licenses and certifications, supporting its global presence TaDa Gaming has launched efforts to promote its fish-shooting games in the UK Strategic Market Entry After its successful approval for a UK Gaming Commission (UKGC) license, TaDa Gaming is set to bring its collection of slots, fish-shooting titles, and crash games to players in the United Kingdom. This move follows a track record of approvals from a variety of regulators, including…

Key Moments: The EAG Expo 2026 event app is now available for download, launched four months prior to the show at ExCeL London. EAG collaborated with Sitka, whose apps have been downloaded by nearly 500,000 exhibition attendees, to develop this digital companion. Exhibitors and visitors can access various packages, including free and paid options, with features such as appointment scheduling, product listings, and enhanced company profiles. Enhanced Digital Access for EAG Expo 2026 The EAG Expo 2026 organizing team has announced that its newly developed mobile app is fully operational…

Key Moments: Recently, the New York licensing process rejected two casino development proposals for Manhattan The community advisory committee reviewed the proposals. As a result, the projects led by Caesars Palace with SL Green and Rush Street Gaming with partners were denied Only one remaining bid now aims to establish a casino in Manhattan Community Opposition Halts High-Profile Projects Competition for new casino licenses in New York has intensified. Recently, two prominent proposals for venues in Manhattan’s Times Square were dismissed. The first rejected development involved Caesars Palace and SL…

Key Moments: Lottstift has issued notice of a NOK 10m (€860m) fine to Norsk Tipping over a Eurojackpot payout error The error on June 27 led to 47,000 winners being told they had won inflated prizes The incident follows another recent fine of NOK46m (€3.9m) for a technical failure impacting multiple lottery draws Regulator Imposes Significant Fine Norwegian gambling operator Norsk Tipping has been faced with a substantial potential penalty after the country’s gambling authority, Lottstift, responded to a major prize announcement error related to the Eurojackpot lottery. The regulator…

Key Moments: West End agreed to a penalty of DKK 6,928 for offering unlicensed gambling machines. The Danish gambling authority confirmed the machines were available without a license between January 27 and 31. The regulator has intensified enforcement actions, including website blocking and court cases, in recent years. Regulatory Action Against West End West End was issued a financial penalty after an investigation by the Danish gambling regulator, Spillemyndigheden, uncovered unlicensed gambling machines at its venue on Brårupgade 6 in Skive. The regulator determined that the machines were accessible to…