A jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction summary of material regulatory developments in Q1 2026, covering UKGC enforcement posture and crypto innovation signals, MGA thematic review priorities, Ontario’s Centralized Self-Exclusion Program standards, and Spelinspektionen’s mandatory Spelpaus API integration requirements.

Compliance officers managing US multi-state iGaming expansion must navigate distinct regulatory bodies, suitability investigation timelines, and account-system architecture requirements across NJ, PA, and MI. This article maps the structural divergences and sequencing considerations that determine capital efficiency and time-to-market.