Prediction markets in Europe have moved to the very centre of the gambling law debate, after nine national regulators issued a rare joint statement warning against unlicensed platforms just as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway.
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Here are some interesting articles on Italian and international gaming law related issues, including eSports, from either Giulio Coraggio or the other authors of GamingTechLaw.
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On 8 April 2026, the Portuguese Gambling Regulation and Inspection Authority (Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos – SRIJ) launched a redesigned centralised portal for online gambling self-exclusion requests. This upgrade marks a significant step forward in Portugal’s responsible gambling infrastructure – and raises important questions about the compliance challenges operators still face.
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The Spanish Government has announced the opening of a public consultation on a Preliminary Draft amending Spanish Gambling Law 13/2011 (Ley 13/2011, de 27 de mayo, de Regulación del Juego) which is meant to introduce a major reform.
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Gambling regulation in Hungary is set for a dramatic transformation following the opposition's landslide election victory in April 2026, with the new government expected to dismantle the restrictive monopoly system and introduce a competitive, EU-compliant licensing framework that could reshape both land-based and online gaming sectors.
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Italy online gambling rules are entering a new enforcement phase as the Italian gaming authority (ADM) introduces stricter controls on retail gambling vouchers, including a € 100 weekly cap and mandatory traceability requirements starting May 2026.