🇨🇼 Curaçao prepares mandatory cybersecurity requirements for B2C and B2B licensees
The Curaçao Gaming Authority has published a draft of new information security requirements that will become mandatory for obtaining and renewing licenses for both B2C operators and B2B providers. The framework is based on the CIS Controls IG1 standard, with part of the market expected to transition to the stricter IG2 level within 2−3 years. Among other measures, the draft includes two-factor authentication for admin systems, regular vulnerability scanning, mandatory storage of betting and transfer logs, notification of the regulator about incidents within 24 hours, and direct responsibility of B2B suppliers before the CGA. Read more
🇬🇧 UK creates interdepartmental taskforce to combat the illegal gambling market
DCMS has launched the Illegal Gambling Taskforce for a 12-month period as a coordination platform for representatives of the industry, payment sector, technology companies, regulators, and government bodies. The group will focus on practical measures to reduce the scale, visibility, and accessibility of the illegal gambling market, including restrictions on payments between users and unlicensed operators. At the same time, the government separately emphasizes that the new structure does not replace the powers of the UKGC or law enforcement agencies. Read more
🇱🇹 Lithuania introduces mandatory player ID cards for the entire licensed gambling market
Lithuania’s Ministry of Finance and the national regulator have approved a reform under which personalized player cards will become mandatory for all types of licensed gambling by 2029, including land-based casinos, gaming machines, and online platforms. The system must be linked to state identification, record bets, deposits, and withdrawals, and automatically account for spending limits, self-exclusion, and age restrictions. This could lead to market consolidation, as operators will have to integrate with government infrastructure and undergo new certifications. Read more
🇲🇽 Mexico prepares new restrictions on casino and online betting advertising on TV ahead of the 2026 World Cup
Mexico is discussing a bill that would restrict advertising for casinos and online betting during sports broadcasts and family TV hours. Advertising could be banned before 10:30 p.m., with the initiative explained by the sharp increase in gambling advertising ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Read more
The Curaçao Gaming Authority has published a draft of new information security requirements that will become mandatory for obtaining and renewing licenses for both B2C operators and B2B providers. The framework is based on the CIS Controls IG1 standard, with part of the market expected to transition to the stricter IG2 level within 2−3 years. Among other measures, the draft includes two-factor authentication for admin systems, regular vulnerability scanning, mandatory storage of betting and transfer logs, notification of the regulator about incidents within 24 hours, and direct responsibility of B2B suppliers before the CGA. Read more
🇬🇧 UK creates interdepartmental taskforce to combat the illegal gambling market
DCMS has launched the Illegal Gambling Taskforce for a 12-month period as a coordination platform for representatives of the industry, payment sector, technology companies, regulators, and government bodies. The group will focus on practical measures to reduce the scale, visibility, and accessibility of the illegal gambling market, including restrictions on payments between users and unlicensed operators. At the same time, the government separately emphasizes that the new structure does not replace the powers of the UKGC or law enforcement agencies. Read more
🇱🇹 Lithuania introduces mandatory player ID cards for the entire licensed gambling market
Lithuania’s Ministry of Finance and the national regulator have approved a reform under which personalized player cards will become mandatory for all types of licensed gambling by 2029, including land-based casinos, gaming machines, and online platforms. The system must be linked to state identification, record bets, deposits, and withdrawals, and automatically account for spending limits, self-exclusion, and age restrictions. This could lead to market consolidation, as operators will have to integrate with government infrastructure and undergo new certifications. Read more
🇲🇽 Mexico prepares new restrictions on casino and online betting advertising on TV ahead of the 2026 World Cup
Mexico is discussing a bill that would restrict advertising for casinos and online betting during sports broadcasts and family TV hours. Advertising could be banned before 10:30 p.m., with the initiative explained by the sharp increase in gambling advertising ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Read more