Clarion Gaming partners with Microsoft for AI-driven safer gambling innovation: The new ICE Innovators Challenge invites operators and partners to develop AI solutions promoting responsible play.

As Chile awaits progress on online gambling regulation, the Supreme Court has clamped down on illegal operators.

SiGMA Central Europe opens doors for students: The Rome summit offers exclusive Student Passes, giving young talents direct access to top iGaming and tech companies – a unique chance to kick-start their careers.

ICE Barcelona strengthens ties with Spain’s gaming sector: Following a successful presence at the Expo Congreso de Juego Luis Escribano in Torremolinos, Clarion Gaming deepens collaboration with leading Spanish associations ahead of ICE Barcelona 2026.

This week's gambling review: Germany's push to regulate loot boxes, a multi-million fine for Norsk Tipping, the WHO's Gaming Disorder debate & Pitch iGB's winner.

WHO recognizes Gaming Disorder since 2019: prevalence, global data, impacts of ICD-11 and what has been achieved so far.

Loot boxes in video games are under fresh scrutiny in Germany: Saarland and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have launched a Bundesrat motion to push for stricter national regulation, including age checks, transparency rules, and potential licensing requirements.

Norway’s state lottery operator Norsk Tipping is once again under fire: After a flawed “super draw” excluded over 16,000 players, the regulator Lotteritilsynet threatens a fine of up to NOK 25 million (€2.15 million) – and speaks of “gross negligence”.

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given an indication that taxes on gambling will rise in the next budget, saying the government will “make sure” operators pay their “fair share” of tax.

Germany’s regulated iGaming market is changing fast: On October 7 at 15:00 CET, a free webinar with Joerg Hofmann (Melchers Law) and Josh Hodgson (H2) will highlight new rules, market risks, and regulatory perspectives – plus a live Q&A.

The MPs want to see Remote Gambling Duty lifted to 50% of gross gambling yield in order to address child poverty.

The Swedish government wants to rewrite the rules of online gambling with a radical amendment to its Gambling Act. But tougher laws might not fix a market that is losing its appeal.