Our news section delivers the latest developments from the online gambling world, curated daily by our editorial team.
RegulierungOver 60 influencers and various payment service providers are under investigation in Brazil for allegedly promoting illegal gambling operators and facilitating payments. This massive crackdown on the black market also has relevance for Germany.
MarktSpain achieves online gambling revenues of over 450 million euros in Q1 2026, led by the casino segment. An explosive increase that raises comparisons with the German market and highlights significant differences in regulation and player behavior.
RegulierungFinnish streamer fined heavily as Helsinki opens its gambling market and tackles unregulated advertising. What does this mean for Germany and our streamers?
SchwarzmarktThailand has deployed an AI-powered system to block nearly 14,000 illegal World Cup gambling sites in just 18 days. A wake-up call for Germany and the GGL?
JugendschutzSouth Korea is sounding the alarm: 294 new cases of cyber gambling among young people in the second quarter of 2026, a 37 percent increase year-on-year. Crypto casino apps and Discord servers are luring minors into illegality via VPNs. What does this mean for Germany and our gambling market, which is just beginning to stabilize? Does §6 JuSchG need to be rethought in light of these new threats, when even OASIS only applies to those 18 and older? A look at the worrying development in East Asia and recommendations for concerned parents.
BrancheThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is causing a stir in Macau's casino business. But what impact will this global sporting event have on the German gambling market, especially on GGL-regulated online casinos?
RegulierungColombia is loosening the reins on gambling advertising, while Germany is tightening its regulations. A court ruling in Bogota could have far-reaching consequences and serve as a warning signal for Germany's gambling authority, the GGL. We examine the background and draw parallels to the German market.
VerbraucherschutzFake MGM Osaka websites are exploiting the hype surrounding Japan's largest gambling project. Authorities are warning players worldwide. A familiar pattern that German gamblers should also be aware of to avoid falling into the trap.
RegulierungGeorgia embarks on a unique gambling market experiment: opening its doors to foreign providers while simultaneously excluding its own citizens from playing. A model reminiscent of distant Caribbean islands or inverted historical German solo ventures, drawing attention from the industry and regulators worldwide. Lisa Lustich analyzes the background and potential implications.
RegulierungBangladesh replaces its 159-year-old Gambling Act of 1867 with the modern Gambling Control Act 2026. This is a response to the explosion of illegal online betting and a clear signal in the fight against the black market. The new law introduces drastic penalties for providers and players, illustrating a global trend towards stricter regulation.
IntegritätSpanish top-flight club CA Osasuna rejects claims it bet against its own survival. At the center is a EUR 1.2 million policy that travelled via Howden and Game Point onto Kalshi. Here is how it stacks up legally and sportingly.
RegulierungFresh data from research firm Blask shows a 50 percent collapse in illegal iGaming activity in Kazakhstan after the government blocked mobile payment channels in May 2026. What that means for Germany's own black-market debate.
RegulierungInstead of going to court, US prediction-market platform Kalshi seeks dialogue with Brazil's regulators. Co-founder Luana Lopes Lara bets on education. Here is why the dispute matters far beyond Brazil.
RegulierungThe Korea Communications Standards Commission has, two days before kick-off, blocked 1,280 unlicensed betting domains and terminated related accounts. We explain the approach and compare it to Germany's GGL playbook.
MarktJapan's northern prefecture Hokkaido plans to decide in October on entering an Integrated Resort project. Tomakomai is ahead of Hakodate. Here is what it means for Asia's casino market and why German players should not get carried away.
