The Data Act access by design obligation becomes applicable on 12 September 2026 to connected products and related services placed on the market after that date.
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The Cyber Resilience Act reaches the gambling sector more widely than most operators assume. Downloadable casino and sportsbook clients, mobile applications, gaming cabinets, self-service betting terminals, kiosks and the software supplied with them all qualify as products with digital elements, and the guidance approved by the European Commission on 27 July 2026 removes much of the uncertainty as to where the perimeter runs.