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Key Developments 2024–2026

Last updated: 30 June 2026 · By John Bowman - questions? Connect on LinkedIn.

The iGaming Regulatory Compliance Map is a free reference database covering 210 regulations, directives and licensing frameworks across 60+ jurisdictions worldwide. It spans gambling-specific legislation, AML and counter-terrorism financing obligations, data protection law, financial services rules, digital services and AI governance, advertising restrictions, and international testing standards. Click any country on the interactive world map to see every tracked regulation for that territory instantly, filter by category, or search by regulation name or country.

The database is compiled and maintained by John Bowman, who has worked in iGaming and dealt with compliance for 21 years. All entries link directly to their primary legislative source - EU Official Journal, national parliament websites, or the relevant regulator. This is an informational reference tool only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements with a qualified compliance professional before making licensing decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is an informational reference tool only. Regulations change frequently and the database may not reflect the most recent amendments to every law. Always consult a qualified legal or compliance professional before making licensing or operational decisions.
How often is the database updated?
The database is reviewed and updated regularly, with major revisions following significant legislative changes. The most recent update was June 2026; significant items include the UKGC's 21 May 2026 board decision to defer the rollout of Stage 2 Financial Risk Assessments while it completes its evidence review (Stage 1 frictionless checks remain in force, and as of mid-June 2026 the Commission had not published a revised Stage 2 timeline); India's mid-2026 Supreme Court ruling that individual states retain concurrent power to regulate or ban online gaming alongside the federal PROGA framework; the India PROGA Rules 2026 (notified April 2026, in force from 1 May 2026); Brazil SPA enforcement (78 licensed companies as of mid-2026, BRL37bn / approx. US$7bn GGR in the first regulated year and BRL3.4bn in betting taxes collected in Q1 2026); Brazil's centralised self-exclusion platform (live since 10 December 2025, more than 230,000 player requests recorded); the Italy ADM 2025–2026 online concession round (52 nine-year concessions awarded, end of single-website "skins" from 13 November 2025, partial self-exclusion live from 1 February 2026); Curaçao CGA application progress (~140 received, ~87 approved as of April 2026); completion of the Kenya BCLB→GRA handover (28 February 2026); the EU MiCA transitional period ending 1 July 2026; and the Finland gambling reform timetable (licence applications open 1 March 2026 with ~20 early applicants, market opens 1 July 2027).
Which jurisdictions are covered?
The database covers all major iGaming licensing jurisdictions including the UK (UKGC), Malta (MGA), Gibraltar, Isle of Man, Alderney, all 27 EU member states, Switzerland, Austria, the USA (federal and 24 states with legal sports betting or online casino), Canada, Brazil, Curaçao, Antigua and Barbuda, Kahnawake, Australia, New Zealand, India, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Philippines, South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya.
What is the difference between EU-wide and country-specific regulations?
EU-wide regulations - such as GDPR, the AML directives, PSD2, the AI Act, and the Digital Services Act - apply across all EU and/or EEA member states either directly or through national transposition. Country-specific regulations apply to operators licensed in or targeting users in that particular jurisdiction. Most EU-licensed iGaming operators face both layers simultaneously.
What are the biggest iGaming regulatory changes in 2024 to 2026?
The most consequential changes are: Ireland's Gambling Regulation Act 2024 (GRAI B2C betting licence applications opened February 2026); the EU AML Package including the new AMLA authority and the 2024 AML Regulation (effective July 2027); Brazil's SPA licensing regime (fully operational January 2025); Curaçao's LOK reform replacing the master/sublicence system (December 2024); India's Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025; and Kenya's Gambling Control Act 2025. See the Key Developments section on this page for full details on all ten major changes.
Does the map cover every regulation or only the major ones?
The database tracks all significant regulations, directives, and licensing frameworks that an iGaming compliance officer would need to monitor - including gambling-specific acts, AML obligations, data protection laws, payment services rules, digital services regulations, advertising codes, and international testing standards such as GLI and eCOGRA. Minor implementing regulations for individual product sub-categories are not individually tracked.
How It Works
  1. Filter by category using the chips at the top of the page - choose Gambling, AML / CFT, Data Protection, Financial, Digital & AI, Advertising, or Standards to narrow the map and table to a single regulatory theme.
  2. Click any country on the world map to open a detail panel showing every regulation tracked for that jurisdiction, grouped by category with a direct link to each official source.
  3. Search by name or country using either search box - type "GDPR", "Germany", "UKGC", or any regulation name to instantly filter the full database table below the map.
  4. Browse by region using the tabs above the database table - Europe, Americas, Asia-Pacific, Africa, EU-Wide, or Global - to see all regulations for a specific part of the world.
  5. Click the Official link on any row in the table or any card in the country panel to go directly to the primary legislative source for that regulation.
  6. Review the Key Developments section at the bottom of the page for a summary of the ten most consequential regulatory changes between 2024 and 2026.
Key Points
  • 210 regulations tracked across 50 jurisdictions as of May 2026, covering all major licensing markets and the main horizontal frameworks that apply to iGaming operators worldwide.
  • Seven regulatory categories. Gambling-specific law, AML/CFT, Data Protection, Financial Services, Digital & AI, Advertising, and Testing Standards - colour-coded throughout the map and database.
  • EU-wide regulations are layered on top of national law. Frameworks such as GDPR, the 2024 AML Package, PSD2, the AI Act and the Digital Services Act apply across all EU and EEA member states in addition to each country's gambling-specific rules.
  • 2024 to 2026 is the most active regulatory period in iGaming history. Ireland, Brazil, Curaçao, Kenya, India and the EU are all simultaneously enacting or overhauling major frameworks. The Key Developments section at the bottom of this page summarises the ten most important changes.
  • Not legal advice. This database is a reference tool for research and awareness purposes. Regulation changes frequently - always verify the current status of any law with a qualified legal or compliance professional before acting on it.
Sources
  1. UK Gambling Commission - Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP). gamblingcommission.gov.uk. Accessed May 2026.
  2. Malta Gaming Authority - Regulatory Framework. mga.org.mt. Accessed May 2026.
  3. EUR-Lex - European Union law (Official Journal). eur-lex.europa.eu. Accessed May 2026.
  4. FATF - The 40 Recommendations. fatf-gafi.org. Accessed May 2026.
  5. Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA). amla.europa.eu. Accessed May 2026.
  6. Brazil SPA/MF - Sports Betting and Online Games regulatory portal. gov.br. Accessed May 2026.
  7. Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) - LOK regulation. cga.cw. Accessed May 2026.
  8. Kenya Law Reports - Gambling Control Act 2025. kenyalaw.org. Accessed May 2026.
  9. Irish Statute Book - Gambling Regulation Act 2024. irishstatutebook.ie. Accessed May 2026.
  10. ICO - UK GDPR guidance and resources. ico.org.uk. Accessed May 2026.