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In the first half of 2026, several major European iGaming operators announced strategic reviews of their market presence, reducing or restructuring operations in jurisdictions where regulatory compliance costs have begun to outweigh revenue growth.

By 2026, regulation is no longer a secondary consideration in iGaming — it is the central business risk and the primary determinant of long-term success. European authorities, led by institutions such as the UK Gambling Commission and the Malta Gaming Authority, have significantly expanded both the scope and enforcement of player protection frameworks.

In 2026, the global iGaming industry continues to grow, but the nature of that growth has fundamentally changed. The era of rapid, aggressive expansion driven by loosely regulated markets and high-risk acquisition strategies is largely over. Instead, the industry is entering a phase of structural maturity, where sustainable growth depends on regulation, operational efficiency, and long-term player value rather than raw volume.

WSOP Europe 2025 concludes in Rozvadov with 659 entries, a €6.1M prize pool, and Daniel Pidun winning the Main Event. Key results and highlights from the live poker festival.

Seven European regulators have joined forces to combat illegal online gambling, agreeing to share data, curb unlawful marketing, and establish a shared compliance framework.

The New York State Gaming Commission has launched a review of operators exploring prediction-market features, questioning whether these products comply with current state licensing rules.

Fanatics has launched a new prediction-market platform while criticizing weak and outdated gambling regulations in the U.S., arguing that current rules fail to keep up with innovation and allow loopholes to flourish.

Polymarket CEO Shane Coplan criticized licensed sportsbooks as “a scam,” promoting prediction markets as a more transparent alternative and calling regulation the industry’s biggest challenge.

Wynn Resorts opposes iGaming expansion in Massachusetts, while DraftKings continues to aggressively lobby for legalization, reflecting rising tensions between land-based and online operators.

Videoslots has been fined £650,000 by the UK Gambling Commission for serious AML and responsible gambling failures, and will now undergo an independent compliance audit.