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The Dutch gambling regulator KSA fined 711 B.V. €886,000 for failing its duty of care. Additionally, KSA issued a warning to TOTO Online, owned by Nederlandse Loterij, for using role models in ads, violating the ban.
Slovakia's gambling regulator URHH has placed all licences under compliance watch for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, warning operators that commercial opportunities must not compromise consumer protection.
This week saw major regulatory developments across the globe, with the CFTC's proposed prediction market rules drawing polarized reactions and Finland and the Netherlands moving to tighten online gambling controls. Meanwhile, the industry prepared for the 2026 World…
The CFTC released proposed rules on prediction markets, drawing polarized reactions from stakeholders. The announcement coincided with the start of the World Cup.
The Dutch gambling regulator KSA issued a warning to Toto Online and fined 711 for advertising and duty-of-care breaches.
The CFTC addresses a prediction markets problem as World Cup 2026 betting begins. DraftKings and FanDuel are on opposite sides of the week's ledger, while longshot bettors cash in on the Knicks.
Finland's Ministry of the Interior has clarified regulations for online gambling licence applicants, with the market set to launch in July 2027. Operators had sought clarity on player protection measures since applications opened.
Swiss lottery and sports betting sales declined in 2025, with most product categories seeing year-on-year drops, according to regulator Gespa.
The Dutch government plans further restrictions on online gambling, including a complete ban on advertising, targeting deposits and the illegal market. This follows a series of regulatory changes since the 2021 Remote Gaming Act.
The Betting and Gaming Council warns that financial risk assessments could drive £50m in World Cup bets to the black market in the UK.
