The EU AI Act for gambling operators, suppliers and affiliates has entered its enforcement phase: since 2 August 2026, the Article 50 transparency rules are applicable, the ban on manipulative AI is already biting, and the high-risk obligations have shifted to 2027 and 2028 — and below I unpack what each change means for operators, suppliers and affiliates.
On 24 July 2026, the Digital Omnibus on AI regulation was published on the Official Gazette introducing changes to the EU AI Act which mark a critical step in reshaping the regulatory framework for artificial intelligence under the Digital Omnibus package.
The AI Act transparency obligations finally have their rulebook: on 20 July 2026, the European Commission published the final guidelines on the implementation of Article 50 of the AI Act. Thirteen days before 2 August 2026 when the relevant provisions of the EU AI Act become applicable.
The European Parliament committees IMCO and LIBE have now formally supported the postponement of certain obligations under the EU AI Act, according to the latest official press release.
