Africa’s First Safer Gambling Week Launches
The #PlaySafeAfrica campaign brings regulators and operators together on player protection, with Uganda and Tanzania among the backers.
September 08, 2026
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Sweden
Sweden Opens Inquiry Into Youth Gambling Harm
Ministers want new safeguards for boys and young men as officials examine marketing, crime risks and limits on play.
September 07, 2026
Problem Gambling
Illinois Gaming Board Approves Self-Exclusion Overhaul
Shorter terms, broader sign-up routes and a marketing ban would remake the program, but the rules still need to clear public review.
September 06, 2026
Mexico
Mexico Prepares Casino Law Overhaul Amid Laundering Concerns
The interior ministry says the draft is nearly ready, but it still needs Security Cabinet approval before it can move on.
September 04, 2026
New Brunswick
FINTRAC Fines New Brunswick Gaming Crown C$399,712.50
The regulator said the corporation missed suspicious-transaction reports tied to Atlantic Lottery activity, after a previous Atlantic Lottery penalty over related compliance breaches.
September 04, 2026
Colorado-Funded Study Finds Elevated Gambling Harm Among First Responders
Firefighters and those with military experience stood out in the Kindbridge report, which called for screening, education and employer-based support.
September 02, 2026
Problem Gambling
Florida Lottery and FGCC Push Responsible Gaming Message
The agencies urged Floridians to set limits, treat play as entertainment and use helplines if gambling becomes a concern.
September 02, 2026
BetMGM
MGM Resorts and BetMGM Pledge $320,000 for Responsible Gaming Month
Funding will back research, helplines and state councils as GameSense messaging returns to sports venues and Las Vegas arenas.
September 02, 2026
Spelinspektionen
Sweden Brings Restaurant Casinos Under AML Rules
The regulator said the sector is no longer low risk, after a review and a consultation that exposed a split over player registration.
September 02, 2026
UK Gambling Commission
UK Gambling Commission Seeks Ideas to Trim Licence Rules
The regulator wants industry proposals on burdensome requirements, but says active consultations and unevaluated White Paper measures are off limits.
September 01, 2026
Jamaica
Jamaica Trains Law Enforcement on Casino Money-Laundering Risks
With Princess Grand Jamaica Resort set to open the first fully fledged casino early next year, regulators are building capacity across MOCA, FID and Customs.
September 01, 2026
Jamaica
Jamaica Casino Regulator Sets Strict Controls for First Licensed Casino
Adamas Grand still must satisfy remaining conditions before opening, as the commission layers KYC, AML, surveillance and responsible-gaming rules around the new licence.
September 01, 2026
Leaked Star Recording Prompts Urgent NSW Review
Executives complained about checks on wealthy patrons, play restrictions and card monitoring as Star faced regulatory pressure.
August 31, 2026
Star Entertainment Posts A$307 Million Loss as Auditors Again Question Survival
The casino group says remediation is progressing, but it still faces an AUSTRAC penalty case and licence scrutiny in NSW and Queensland.
August 31, 2026
AGA
Hard Rock Expands PlayersEdge for September Gambling Education Push
The company is adding a new “Chance” campaign as it deepens training, research partnerships and support resources under its long-running responsible-gambling programme.
August 31, 2026
EGBA
Pierre Tournier to Lead EGBA With Unlicensed Gambling as Priority
Maarten Haijer is stepping down after 13 years as secretary general, as the Brussels trade body keeps pushing for safer gambling and tighter enforcement.
August 30, 2026
Curacao
Curaçao Gives Remote Onboarding Operators Until May 2027 to Comply
New identification rules permit digital checks, but only with documented controls, testing and ongoing monitoring
August 30, 2026
US Sportsbooks
PWP.BET Launches Unified Console for Operators
The back-office system folds casino, sportsbook and compliance tools into one interface, with integrations said to take two to four weeks.
August 30, 2026
Ontario
Ontario Fines NorthStar Gaming C$100,000 Over AML Checks
The regulator said a high-risk player kept depositing for more than a year before NorthStar intervened, while the company said it has since overhauled compliance.
August 29, 2026
Problem Gambling
Leaked Star Files Show Sharp Cuts to Problem-Gambling Work
Internal correspondence also points to inflated Brisbane forecasts, staff upheaval and unresolved financial-crime failures.
August 29, 2026