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The UK Gambling Commission has reached a regulatory settlement with Stakelogic after an investigation found 16 online slot games failed to meet minimum spin speed requirements.

Calls for an EU-wide ban on gambling advertising have sparked fresh debate after a Maltese MEP warned that stricter restrictions could unintentionally strengthen the illegal gambling market across Europe.

iGB L!VE returns to London next week, with suppliers under pressure to deliver smarter technology, safer gambling tools and sustainable growth.

The Netherlands expected gambling tax increases to generate hundreds of millions in extra revenue. Instead, returns fell well short of forecasts, prompting questions over whether similar pressures could emerge in the UK.

SBC Summit's dedicated Player Protection Symposium will bring together regulators, operators and technology experts to explore safer gambling, AI-driven interventions and black market risks.

Betting markets have moved quickly following Keir Starmer's resignation, with Andy Burnham installed as the clear favourite to become the UK's next Prime Minister.

Ireland has strengthened its approach to gambling regulation with a new national risk assessment and 30-point action plan.

Germany's gambling regulator has launched an investigation into FIFA World Cup prediction market partner ADI Predictstreet.

The Betting and Gaming Council has published an open letter to Britain's major technology platforms, urging them to do more to stop illegal gambling operators reaching vulnerable consumers online.

John Pierce used the GAMLG Annual Conference to warn operators about persistent AML failings and prepare the industry for upcoming regulatory changes.