Gibraltar has achieved a major breakthrough, finally coming off the European Union’s financial “grey list”. This marks a significant moment for the British overseas territory’s efforts to fight money laundering and terrorist financing.
IGA Group has previously explored the complexities of Malta’s Article 56A. This article provides a further update and expanded analysis of the ongoing dispute.
Italy’s sweeping gambling reform is triggering rapid consolidation in what was Europe’s most crowded online betting market.
Malta is currently embroiled in a legal dispute with the European Commission over a contentious amendment to its Gaming Act.
Sri Lanka is on the cusp of a major overhaul of its gambling industry. A new draft bill, championed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, proposes the establishment of a Gambling Regulatory Authority.
The global gambling industry is increasingly interwoven with artificial intelligence. From the personalised user experiences on online platforms to sophisticated fraud detection systems and even responsible gambling tools, AI is rapidly becoming central to day-to-day operations.
The Spelinspektionen poll found that up to 72% of Swedish gamblers couldn’t differentiate between licensed and unlicensed offerings.
This decision, which now heads to parliament, reflects a timely response to a sector experiencing notable growth, as evidenced by substantial investments like Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s City of Dreams Sri Lanka.
In recent years, regulators have made steady progress in areas like responsible gambling and player protection, especially in Europe.
Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRAI) officially began operations on March 5. Created under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, it now oversees licensing for both online and land-based gambling, focusing on consumer protection and industry accountability.