Germany has eased one of the strictest restrictions in its regulated online gambling market, raising maximum online slot stake limits for the first time since nationwide regulation was introduced in 2021. The changes, which took effect on 1 July, replace the blanket €1-per-spin cap with a tiered system based on a player’s age and gambling […]
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Gibraltar has approved a major overhaul of its gambling laws, with policymakers aiming to modernise the jurisdiction’s framework and reduce its reliance on the UK market. The new legislation, passed by the Gibraltar Parliament, is designed to give regulators more flexibility as the global gambling sector becomes more complex and competitive. Speaking during the debate, […]
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As prediction markets and event-based trading platforms expand globally, regulators in the UK are paying close attention to how these models fit within existing gambling laws. Platforms such as Kalshi, Polymarket, and even US fintech apps like Robinhood raise critical questions for the territory. Does trading or betting on political, financial, or sports events fall […]
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The UK’s fast-growing prize draws and competitions sector is entering a new phase as operators begin adopting a voluntary code of conduct introduced by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). With 23 signatories already on board, the government aims to strengthen consumer protection in a market that reached an estimated value of £1.3 […]
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California has officially outlawed sweepstakes-style casinos, becoming the largest US state to ban such platforms. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 831 (AB 831) into law on Saturday, marking a decisive moment in the growing clampdown on unregulated gaming across the United States. The law takes effect on 1 January 2026. The legislation passed unanimously […]
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