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Brazil’s regulated online betting market expanded rapidly in 2025, its first full year of operation after the legal framework came into force on 1ᵉʳ January. According to official data from the Secretariat of Prices and Betting (SPA), licensed operators generated nearly BRL 37 billion in gross gaming revenue, while the state collected around BRL 10 billion in tax revenue.

Economy

Why SkyHills is exploding on TikTok and upsetting the law

Alex

For several weeks now, viral videos on TikTok have featured the SkyHills logo or name. Beyond the visual strangeness, what are the consequences of this advertising that promotes an illegal service?

Sensation

Pauline Hot imposes strong regulation for 2026

Tougher rules in the run-up to the World Cup, financial warfare against the black market, French market under close surveillance. In an interview with Les Enjeux, Pauline Hot set out the ANJ’s roadmap for 2026.

Legislation

UK gambling regulator slams Meta over illegal ads

Meta has once again been accused of allowing advertisements for illegal online casinos. This time it is the UK Gambling Commission that is taking action.

Sensation

EGBA expands with the arrival of Tipico

Alex

25 Jan 2026

On 19 January 2026, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) officially welcomed Tipico, one of Germany’s leading sports betting and online gaming operators, to its network of members.

Sensation

“We were completely taken by surprise”: hackers exploit art site for illegal casino offers

Ron

25 Jan 2026

An artistic event became an unintended stage for online casinos. It has emerged that the website of the Haagse School Dag was misused by hackers.

Sensation

L&L Europe fined by Spelinspektionen

Glen

24 Jan 2026

The Swedish Gaming Authority, Spelinspektionen, has imposed an administrative fine of SEK 80,000 (approximately €7,500) on L&L Europe Limited for breaches of its information obligations on several online gaming platforms.

Legislation

Gambling affiliates abuse gaming sites for illegal offerings with nightly tricks

Ron

24 Jan 2026

They seem like harmless platforms for gamers. But behind the scenes, illegal gambling links are increasingly popping up. The world of gambling affiliates is dark and cunning. They buy sites to fill them with illegal gambling offers.

Sensation

Regulatory battle: Bet365 challenges Ksa injunction on duty of care

On 22 January 2026, the Ksa issued a binding injunction against Hillside, the operator of Bet365, for serious shortcomings in its duty of care towards players. Charging the operator with poor financial controls, the regulator is demanding compliance within four weeks, a decision that Bet365 rejects outright, promising to take the matter to court.

Sensation

750 million for the Grand Casino de Bruxelles

Julien

The Brussels Region is preparing to launch an exceptional call for tenders for a concession for the Grand Casino de Bruxelles, estimated at €750 million, designed to redefine the operation of the country’s main casino.

Economy

‘Finnish gambling law finally finalised, details announced’ – licences open up new opportunities

Ron

The Finnish government is implementing a radical change of course. The long period of monopoly on gambling in Finland will make way for a licensed market.

Legislation

24 new postal and recycling lottery licences in Norway

Glen

Norway has just awarded new licences for postal lotteries and a unique recycling scheme. This decision has major economic, social and political implications.

Legislation

Gambling Interpol: a powerful but insufficient idea

Glen

For several years now, the fight against illegal online gambling has been gaining momentum on the agenda of European regulators. In the Netherlands, the idea of a kind of ‘Gambling Interpol’ has recently been put forward. However, expert Rik Wanrooij believes that this approach risks obscuring the essential issue.

Legislation

PepperMill Casino partners with Mindway AI for enhanced player protection