FINLAND OPENS LICENSING WINDOW FOR NEW IGAMING MARKET
Finland is preparing for a major shift in its gambling sector as policymakers move towards opening one of Europe’s last monopoly-controlled markets to competition.
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ECJ OPINION BACKS NATIONAL GAMBLING LICENSING
A legal opinion from the European Court of Justice has reinforced the authority of EU member states to enforce their own gambling licensing regimes, offering important guidance at a time when player loss claims are increasing across several regulated markets.
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UK CONSULTS ON UNLICENSED GAMBLING SPONSORSHIP BAN
The UK government is examining whether to introduce a ban on unlicensed gambling sponsorships in football, a move that could reshape how operators access British audiences through the sport while raising fresh questions about the future of white label partnerships.
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ISLE OF MAN RAISES GAMBLING SECTOR RISK LEVEL
The Isle of Man has elevated the assessed risk level of its gambling sector, citing heightened global threats and continued exposure to sophisticated cross-border criminal networks.
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NEW ZEALAND IGAMING MARKET: THE RACE FOR 15 LICENCES BEGINS
The race for entry into New Zealand’s first fully regulated iGaming market is no longer theoretical. With the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) confirming a July 2026 market commencement, the transition from an unregulated “grey market” to a tightly controlled licensing regime has entered its final phase.
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KLAVITORIX B.V. GRANTED FIRST-EVER GAMING LICENCE UNDER THE LOK.
We’re pleased to share that our client, Klavitorix B.V., has secured the first-ever gaming license under the National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK) from the Curaçao Gaming Authority.
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NO DISTRACTIONS, NO COMPROMISES: IGA GROUP IN FOCUS
The global iGaming industry never stands still. Technology evolves at breakneck speed, markets shift overnight and regulatory frameworks are more fragmented than ever. As complications grow, our role remains simple: ensure that our clients receive the correct insights to make smart decisions and the necessary support to implement them.
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INSIDE PREDICTION MARKETS AND THEIR LEGAL COMPLEXITY
Prediction markets are attracting increasing attention from regulators around the world. These platforms, where participants trade contracts tied to future events, combine elements of financial markets, gambling, and blockchain technology.
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UK LICENCE FEE HIKE TESTS REGULATED MARKET
A proposed increase in UK Gambling Commission licence fees is sharpening questions about whether the UK’s regulated gambling market can remain commercially sustainable or whether rising costs risk accelerating offshore leakage.
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UK CONFIRMS MAJOR INCREASE IN GAMBLING TAXATION
The UK government has confirmed a wide-ranging reform of gambling taxation that will significantly increase the fiscal burden on online gambling operators over the coming years.
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