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Breaking regulatory changes, side-by-side jurisdiction comparisons, and plain-English analysis of every rulebook we index. What just shifted, what it means for licensed operators, and which provision to cite when. Written by people who read the standards before they wrote about them.
Sweden's licensed online gambling market is under structural pressure as channelization rates decline, driven by restrictive deposit limits, marketing constraints, and a competitive offshore offer. This article examines the regulatory architecture creating that pressure and the policy options under active debate.
MGA licensees facing a compliance audit must present a structured evidence pack covering technical infrastructure, transaction logging, change control, and information security. This article maps the audit scope defined in the MGA Compliance Audit Manual (MGA/G/001) and the MGA Technical Infrastructure requirements to the operational documentation your team must maintain.
Compliance teams preparing for product certification must understand the distinct scope, architecture requirements, and jurisdictional adoption of GLI-19 (Interactive Gaming Systems) and GLI-33 (Event Wagering Systems) before selecting a certification path. This article maps the key differences, overlapping requirements, and practical decision points.
A detailed compliance reference for operators and legal counsel navigating Brazil's fixed-odds betting licensing regime under Law No. 14,790/2023 and its implementing regulations, covering the R$30 million authorisation fee, GGR tax obligations, technical certification requirements, local entity rules, and the enforcement risks early movers have already encountered.
Compliance officers and finance teams at mid-size remote gambling businesses need a rigorous cost comparison beyond headline licence fees. This article models the five-year total cost of ownership for a £50M GGY operator holding a UKGC remote operating licence versus an MGA B2C gaming service licence, covering application fees, annual fees, levy obligations, compliance staffing, and third-party audit spend.
Three years into Ontario's open online gambling market, enforcement patterns, advertising standard revisions, and responsible gambling audit findings have created a clearer compliance profile. New entrants should understand what the AGCO and iGO have prioritised before submitting their first registration application.
The Curaçao gaming reform law (LOK) replaces the master/sub-licence model with direct CGA licensing, new AML obligations, and stricter technical standards. This article sets out what existing sub-licensees must do, when, and how.