The global online gambling black market continued its rapid expansion in 2025, underlining growing concerns among regulators and licensed operators about the scale of unregulated activity across international markets.
For years, gambling regulation was largely viewed as an operational matter handled behind the scenes. Today, it sits at the centre of the customer journey, shaping everything from registration flows to player retention strategies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.