Industry updates, leadership changes and stories from across the iGaming market
Australia Releases Draft Online Gambling Reform Bill, Stopping Short of Full Ad Ban
Australia has unveiled draft online gambling reforms that would tighten betting advertising rules and strengthen consumer protections from 2027, while stopping short of a complete advertising ban.
Spain Adds Online Gambling to Official Inflation Basket
Spain has added online gambling to its Consumer Price Index, using data from major betting operators under the CPI Base 2025 methodology.
Google Employee Charged Over Alleged $1.2M Polymarket Insider Trading Scheme
A Google software engineer has been charged over an alleged $1.2M Polymarket insider trading scheme tied to confidential Year in Search data, with the CFTC filing a parallel complaint.
EU Online Gambling Tax Could Raise €13.3bn, Commission Estimates
The EU is considering a 3% tax on online gambling operators that could raise €13.3 billion by 2034, but the proposal faces strong political and industry opposition.
Italy’s Gambling Reform Faces Its Communication Test
Italy is reviewing whether strict advertising rules are limiting the ability of licensed gambling operators to compete with illegal providers.
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KSA reports more than 4,600 illegal gambling ads to Meta in April
KSA reported over 4,600 illegal gambling ads on Meta platforms in April 2026, highlighting ongoing enforcement against unlicensed operators.
Austria begins path towards liberalised online gambling market
Austria has started the process of reforming its gambling laws, paving the way for a multi-licence online gambling market by 2029 and bringing an end to the long-standing Casinos Austria monopoly.
Trump backs CFTC authority over prediction markets amid regulatory disputes
Donald Trump has voiced support for the CFTC’s exclusive authority over prediction markets as legal disputes between operators and state regulators continue to intensify across the US.
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Entain appoints Sheila Bangalore as independent non-executive director
Entain has announced the appointment of Sheila Bangalore as an independent non-executive director with immediate effect.
UK Gambling Commission Delays Decision on Financial Risk Checks
The UK Gambling Commission has delayed its decision on financial risk checks, prolonging uncertainty as operators warn the measures could hurt conversion and push players toward unlicensed platforms.
