PayPal’s compliance shift under Germany’s GlüStV 2021 reshapes online gambling, linking payment integrity, licensing, and player protection more tightly than ever.

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.

Last week, the Darmstadt Administrative Court halted Germany’s ongoing sports betting licensing process after the legality of the current procedure was challenged by Austrian operator Vierklee.

Montreal, Canada and Vienna, Austria – June 3rd, 2014 – Amaya Gaming Group Inc. (“Amaya”) (TSX: AYA), the online gaming industry’s innovative provider of entertainment solutions for the regulated gaming industry, has today announced that it has renewed its licensing deal with Greentube Alderney Limited (part of the Novomatic Group)...

Belgium’s new online gambling rules introduce stricter licensing and sanctions, but vague provisions leave operators facing major regulatory uncertainty.

The Netherlands moves toward reforming its strict online gambling ban, with new political momentum for licensing internet poker, lotteries, and remote betting.