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Dutch regulator warns VBet over prohibited live sports-betting markets
Netherlands · Sports Betting Enforcement · 2026-07-16 English briefing The Dutch Kansspelautoriteit warned VBet after finding prohibited live-betting markets during enhanced World Cup supervision. The markets concerned in-game events such as throw-ins, fouls, corners and offside—event types considered particularly susceptible to manipulation under Dutch rules. The operator removed the markets after contact from the regulator;…
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World Cup 2026 puts illegal sports betting under intensified German scrutiny
Germany · Sports Betting Integrity · 2026-06-09 English briefing Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the GGL intensified its monitoring of online sports-betting products, advertising, broadcasts and streaming environments. The authority urged consumers to verify operators against Germany’s official whitelist and warned that illegal offers commonly bypass youth, player and consumer safeguards. It also…
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German study estimates 77.03% channelisation in the online market
Germany · Market Research · 2026-03-16 English briefing A GGL-commissioned survey-based study estimates that regulated offers represented 77.03% of Germany’s online gambling market in 2024, while unregulated activity accounted for 22.97%. The results support the authority’s evidence-based evaluation of the 2021 State Treaty, but they should be read with the underlying methodology and limitations in…
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Germany’s Q1 2026 market monitor shows sports betting at €2.431bn in stakes
Germany · Market Data · 2026-06-23 English briefing The GGL market monitor reports €2.431 billion in total sports-betting stakes for the first quarter of 2026: €1.809 billion online and €622 million in retail. Across the cross-state gambling categories shown, total stakes reached €3.842 billion, of which €3.220 billion were online. These are stake figures rather…
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MGA annual report highlights 280 suspicious betting reports in 2025
Malta · Regulatory Report · 2026-07-07 English briefing The Malta Gaming Authority’s 2025 annual report records 280 suspicious betting reports from licensees, 192 alerts shared with operators and participation in 66 investigations worldwide. The authority also completed 15 full-scope compliance audits and 109 thematic reviews across compliance, player protection and sports-betting integrity. Licensing, due diligence,…
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MGA warns of websites impersonating licensed operators
Malta · Illegal Market & Consumer Protection · 2026-07-16 English briefing The MGA identified active websites that falsely presented themselves as connected with the authority or MGA-licensed operators. Consumers were advised to verify licensing status directly through the official register. The issue is broader than brand misuse: cloned regulatory references can create false trust, redirect…
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AMLA draft guidelines bring ongoing monitoring into sharper focus
EU / Malta · AML/CFT · 2026-06-17 English briefing The MGA drew operators’ attention to AMLA’s draft guidelines on ongoing monitoring under Article 26(5) of the EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation. Although consultation materials are not final law, they indicate the direction of supervisory expectations for keeping customer information current, reviewing activity and responding to changing…
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MGA calls for enhanced suspicious-betting monitoring during World Cup 2026
Malta · Sports Betting Integrity · 2026-06-05 English briefing The MGA instructed licensees to apply heightened monitoring and report suspicious betting activity without delay during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The notice refers to Regulation 43 of the Gaming Authorisations and Compliance Directive, the Suspicious Betting Reporting Mechanism and the need for a designated Sports…
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Malta consults on a voluntary AI Gaming Charter
Malta / European Union · Artificial Intelligence · 2026-05-08 English briefing The MGA, working with the Malta Digital Innovation Authority, launched a targeted consultation on a voluntary, principles-based AI Gaming Charter. The proposal is intended to complement existing law, including the EU AI Act, while addressing the operational context of gaming. A voluntary charter does…
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Malta announces VAT and gaming-tax reforms effective 1 October 2026
Malta · Tax & Regulatory Framework · 2026-04-02 English briefing Malta announced coordinated changes to VAT and gaming-tax rules that are scheduled to take effect on 1 October 2026. The reforms clarify the scope of the gambling VAT exemption, including aspects relevant to sports betting and certain casino services, and address place-of-supply treatment. The gaming-tax…