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.

Alberta’s regulated iGaming market is opening under the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission’s Standards and Requirements for Internet Gaming, issued January 2026. This article breaks down the registration framework, operator obligations, and key compliance requirements under the SRIG for operators preparing to enter the market.