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Croatia: Nearly 10,000 join self-exclusion register

The national register was formally launched in August 2025.

1 min read • Jun 8 • By Marieta Lezaic

Russian authorities detain 24 over illegal gambling payment network

Authorities have detained multiple individuals over an alleged financial platform used to process payments for multiple illegal online casinos.

1 min read • Jun 8 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Online

Sweden: Spelinspektionen reports Q1 2026 illegal gambling enforcement

Spelinspektionen has issued multiple bans in Q1 2026 to unlicensed gambling operators and reported continued enforcement against illegal activity.

1 min read • Jun 8 • By Marieta Lezaic

Financial Land Based + 4 more

Ireland: Q1 2026 online betting turnover tops €1.2bn

Online betting turnover in Ireland reached €1.2bn ($1.38bn) for Q1 2026, while land-based betting declined sharply.

1 min read • Jun 8 • By Marieta Lezaic

Affiliate Marketing + 2 more

MediaTroopers sets up Brazil entity as regulated market matures

The affiliate group has added local banking, office and corporate infrastructure as Brazil tightens oversight of licensed betting activity.

2 min read • Jun 8 • By Shaan Khan

Marketing Online + 1 more

England bettors trail Portugal in World Cup home-backing data

Entain’s latest World Cup betting figures show Spain has emerged as the most popular outright selection globally, while Portugal records the strongest level of domestic support among its own fans.

2 min read • Jun 8 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Online + 1 more

Former US Representative George Santos faces Kalshi trading probe

Kalshi has referred a case involving former Congressman George Santos to federal regulators after identifying potentially suspicious trading activity.

1 min read • Jun 8 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Online + 1 more

French bill targets sports betting ads before World Cup

The proposal follows ANJ warnings that French World Cup betting stakes could reach €1.2bn as youth betting intentions rise.

2 min read • Jun 8 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Online + 1 more

Vibo Valentia betting shop seized in WhatsApp betting probe

The case adds to Italy’s wider enforcement focus on remote betting, account misuse and organised crime risks in gambling.

2 min read • Jun 8 • By Shaan Khan

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 4 more

Is individual liability the new vogue in gaming?

Players are suing casino directors. Turkey wants to jail players. A US soldier faces prison for a Polymarket windfall... Across the gambling world, individuals are finding that the corporate shield no longer protects them the way it once did…

10 min read • Jun 8 • By Jack Found