iGaming advertising updates by market
Every material change to gambling and advertising rules since November 2023, market by market and regulator by regulator. We check each regulated market every week and scan regulator and legal news daily, so new changes are added as they happen.
2026
Spain requires payment methods to match the gaming account holder
From 28 October 2026 online operators must check that deposit and withdrawal methods belong to the account holder, under Royal Decree 813/2026.
ANJ and ARPP renew gambling advertising partnership
The ANJ and the ARPP renewed their advertising agreement, extending pre-broadcast review cooperation to JONUM and reviewing the 2022 charters.
DGOJ replaces 'play responsibly' with mandatory risk warnings in ads
A DGOJ resolution published 6 October 2026 requires gambling ads to carry set risk warnings and an 18+ message, applying 60 days after publication.
Malta's revised gaming tax and VAT frameworks take effect
From 1 October 2026 Malta taxes Type 1 gaming at 15% and Types 2 to 4 at 10% of revenue for players in Malta, and narrows the gambling VAT exemption.
Brazil bans fixed-odds betting and its advertising by provisional measure
Provisional Measure 1,394 of 25 September 2026 prohibits fixed-odds betting and its advertising, and ends existing authorisations after 30 days.
Italy denies tax deductions for gambling sponsorships banned by Decreto Dignità
Decree-Law 153/2026, in force 27 August 2026, made spending on sponsorships banned by the Decreto Dignità non-deductible from IRES and IRAP.
GGL says novelty bets and prediction markets cannot be licensed in Germany
The GGL stated that bets on social, political or economic events are not licensable in Germany and that taking part from Germany may be a crime.
Sweden requires Spelpaus checks before every direct marketing send
Spelinspektionen's SIFS 2026:3, in force 1 August 2026, requires Spelpaus checks before direct marketing, at registration and at login.
Brazil requires 'Ministry of Finance warns' messages on betting ads
From 17 July 2026, every betting ad in Brazil must carry one of three 'Ministério da Fazenda adverte' warnings covering at least 10% of the ad.
GGL allows stakes up to €5 on virtual slots under conditions
From 1 July 2026 until 31 December 2027, licensed operators may allow stakes above €1 per spin, up to €5, for players aged 21+ meeting conditions.
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