ICE Barcelona strengthens its commitment to regulated gambling with an expanded Regulatory Programme, aiming to attract around 400 regulators in 2026.

Fake online casino ads using names like Casino Baden-Baden and Spielbank Aachen are spreading on social media, deceiving users and harming trusted brands.

ISA-GUIDE releases “The Compass for Family Members,” a new workbook helping partners and relatives break codependency and set healthy boundaries.

ISA-GUIDE launches “Mein Glücksspiel-Kompass” – a 4-month self-reflection journal helping players gain clarity and control over their gambling habits.

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

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.

Dutch iGaming under pressure: Higher gambling taxes, tougher ad rules, and stricter 2026 licensing requirements are squeezing margins and reshaping the market.

Chevron Academy expands compliance training portfolio with new AI Awareness modules: In response to the EU AI Act, Chevron now offers specialised training to help companies meet regulatory requirements and ensure responsible, compliant use of Artificial Intelligence.

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.

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”.