Dutch regulator KSA fines BetCity €2.65 million for failing to protect players. Entain’s subsidiary faces growing scrutiny at home.

Die niederländische Aufsicht KSA bestraft BetCity mit 2,65 Mio € wegen mangelhaften Spielerschutzes. Für Entain wird der Druck im Heimatmarkt größer.

Europe adopts a new CEN standard on harm indicators, creating a unified, science-based framework for responsible gambling and player protection.

Regulators, operators, and industry leaders meet in Berlin: The 2025 Gaming in Germany Conference on November 11 will bring together top voices from across Europe to discuss regulatory developments, market evaluation, and the future of the German iGaming landscape.

Germany’s iGaming market under review: The latest Gaming in Germany webinar provided expert insights into current regulatory trends, taxation, and the evaluation of the 2021 State Gambling Treaty — with more in-depth discussions to follow at the Gaming in Germany Conference on November 11, 2025, in Berlin.

Chevron Academy launches new compliance course on match-fixing prevention in Denmark: The eLearning program helps licensed operators meet the Danish Gambling Authority’s new regulatory requirements effective from July 2025.

Brazil moves toward legal land-based casinos: With new regulations and responsible-gambling measures, Brazil is preparing for major changes in its gambling landscape. Legalisation could boost tourism, create jobs, and generate significant tax revenue — while operators face new compliance and social-responsibility obligations.

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”.

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 German Federal Court of Justice sets high standards for justifying restrictions on fundamental freedoms – a ruling with potentially far-reaching consequences for gambling regulation in Germany.

Legal shifts, market momentum and a focus on quality defined this week’s gambling news—from ECJ refund hopes and Greek scandals to booming betting stocks and a leaner but stronger SiGMA Malta.