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AGCOM tightens Italy's responsible-gambling ad rules 2026
AGCOM on 11 August 2026 tightened responsible-gambling ad rules for Italy's 46 ADM-licensed operators: no celebrity ambassadors, 0.2% revenue capped at €1M.
UK scraps 'aim to permit' — councils to veto new betting shops
On 10-11 August 2026 UK PM Andy Burnham announced that section 153 of the Gambling Act 2005 will be scrapped, giving councils a veto on new betting shops.
KSA renews five online casino licences in Netherlands to 2031
Between 5 and 10 August 2026 the KSA granted new five-year licences to Holland Casino Online, TOTO, Kansino, Fair Play Online and Bingoal until 1 October 2031.
EU AI Act Article 50 forces casinos to disclose AI chatbots
On 2 August 2026 EU AI Act Article 50 became applicable: EU casinos must disclose AI chatbots and label deepfakes, or face fines up to €15m or 3% turnover.
US: Utah federal court rules Kalshi is subject to gambling law
On 4 August 2026 US District Judge Robert Shelby granted Utah summary judgment: prediction market Kalshi is subject to state gambling law. Kalshi appeals.
Italy ADM launches online gambling complaints portal in Sept 2026
On 3 August 2026 Italy's ADM announced Portale delle segnalazioni: from 10 September operators must reply within 72 hours or face ADM escalation.
Brazil pushes PL 2,258/2026 to ban online casino gaming
On 3 August 2026 Brazil's Congress returned to debate PL 2,258/2026, PT's bill to ban algorithm-driven online casino games and keep fixed-odds sports betting.
Austria submits gambling market reform to EU Commission
On 4 August 2026 Austria sent its new gambling law to the EU Commission: 13 casino licences, exclusion register, deposit caps for young players.
Meloni rejects Italy's retail gambling reorganisation decree
On 3 August 2026 Italian PM Meloni's office rejected the retail gambling reorganisation decree; ADM concessions now extended to 31 December 2026.
New York sues Kalshi for $36bn over illegal gambling 2026
On 31 July 2026, New York sued prediction-market platform Kalshi for at least $36 billion, alleging it runs an illegal, unlicensed state gambling operation.
UKGC's 2026 AML risk report keeps online casinos on high risk
On 30 July 2026 the UK Gambling Commission published its 2026 AML/CTF risk assessment: remote casinos stay high risk, source-of-funds checks earlier.
UK Court of Appeal cements Allwyn's National Lottery licence
On 30 July 2026 the UK Court of Appeal refused TNLC leave to appeal the UKGC tender — Allwyn keeps the 4th National Lottery licence until 2034.
KSA fines Jack's Casino Zoetermeer €21,500 for Cruks failure
KSA on July 21, 2026 published a €21,500 fine against Jack's Casino Zoetermeer for admitting Cruks self-excluded players — court upheld the violation.
Brazil's SPA Opens Public Consultation No. 3/2026 on July 27
Brazil's SPA (Finance Ministry) opened a 45-day consultation No. 3/2026 on July 27 on authorization rules for licensed fixed-odds operators.
UKGC Sends Regulatory Settlements to UK Consolidated Fund
The UKGC confirmed on 22 July 2026 that all future regulatory settlements paid by operators will go to the UK Consolidated Fund, not gambling harm charities.
Germany's GGL and Dataport Expand LUGAS Monitoring 2026
Germany's GGL and IT provider Dataport announced on 21 July 2026 the next phase of LUGAS: real-time oversight of 60+ operators and 5 million players.
France and Italy Block Polymarket as Illegal Gambling 2026
ANJ on 16 July and ADM with a 27 July 2026 deadline force French and Italian ISPs to block Polymarket as an illegal gambling site across the EU.
Sweden's Spelpaus Goes Real-Time on August 1, 2026
Spelinspektionen switches Spelpaus to a real-time API on 1 August 2026 and adds a 10-day self-exclusion option: what it changes for players today.
MGA Names 3 Fake Sites Posing as Licensed Casinos in July 2026
On 17 July 2026 the MGA warned of three websites impersonating MGA-licensed operators in Malta: how to spot the fakes and check licences today.
UKGC Hits Evolution With £4.75M Settlement Over UK Sites
On 15 July 2026 the UKGC agreed a £4.75m settlement with Evolution AB, closing an 18-month review after its games surfaced on six unlicensed UK sites.
Germany's GGL Raises Slot Stake to €5 From 1 July 2026
On 1 July 2026 Germany's GGL replaced the flat €1 online-slot cap with a tiered €1/€3/€5 system tied to age and a 90-day LUGAS monitoring window.
EU AMLA Opens Gambling AML Consultation on 13 July 2026
On 13 July 2026, EU AMLA launched a consultation on AML rules for licensed gambling operators; MGA and Spelinspektionen urged licensees to engage promptly.
GRAI Ireland Launches B2C Remote Betting Licences on 1 July 2026
On 1 July 2026 the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland issued the first B2C remote betting licences: credit card ban, mandatory payouts, fines up to €20M.
KSA Tightens Dutch Means Test on 6 July 2026: Deposit Limits Only From Structural Income
On 6 July 2026, the Netherlands Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) issued updated guidance for Dutch online casinos: monthly deposit limits above €700 (age 25+) or €300 (age 18–24) may now only be justified by a player's structural income. Savings, business assets and one-off payments are excluded. We explain how this ties into the sample review of 20 licensed operators — 10 improvement interviews, 3 formal warnings and 1 binding instruction.
UKGC Confirms Financial Risk Assessments: £5,000 Stage 1 Threshold and What It Means for Players
On 7 July 2026, the UK Gambling Commission confirmed the staged rollout of Financial Risk Assessments. Stage 1 will affect fewer than 0.5% of accounts — only over-25s with net deposits above £5,000 in a rolling 24-hour window. We explain how the Credit Reference Agency mechanic works and what players should expect.
New UKGC 2026 Rules: £5 Stake Cap and 10x Wagering Limit — What Changed for Players
The UKGC's 2026 overhaul capped bonus wagering at 10x and slot stakes at £5 per spin. We break down what these rules mean for your bonuses and gameplay at LeoVegas, 888 Casino, and Betway.