Newsazenplay.comFinland has passed reforms ending Veikkaus’ broad exclusivity and opening betting, online casino, and slot machine services to private licensing. The new system also adds age verification, self-exclusion linkage, and player tools such as deposit and time limits.
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Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority opened its operator portal for licence applications after additional licensing, complaints and enforcement provisions took effect on February 5, 2026. The article says the new regime is now arriving after the regulator was built from scratch.
The Australian Capital Territory government is moving to require mandatory cashless gaming accounts at venues and to prohibit EFTPOS and ATM withdrawals for poker machines. The proposed changes would also reduce gaming machine hours and require 15-minute breaks after each hour of continuous play.
iGaming regulationThe UK Gambling Commission said it will roll out Financial Risk Assessments in stages, starting with the largest operators and the highest spending thresholds. The system is intended to identify customers at risk of financial harm.