Brazil to Change Betting Ads Rules, Gibraltar Regulates Prediction Markets, Angola Added a New Gaming Activity Law Decree & More iGaming News

The summer of 2026 is as busy as ever when it comes to iGaming news. It’s easy to get lost in the hundreds of articles, so Nostrabet.com and I have analyzed everything for you and will provide you with the hottest titles from the past week. There is a handful of news that definitely surprised us and we’ll gladly share it with you.

Brazil’s Betting Ads Will Have a Warning Similar to that of Tobacco Products

Brazil is in the spotlight once again as the country prepares to make important changes to gambling ads. According to the Minister of Finance, betting companies will have to include a warning very similar to the one that appears on cigarette and alcohol ads.

While companies will be able to decide how they actually label everything, it should be clear that betting is dangerous and it can make you lose money.

Outside of that, media outlets won’t be allowed to advertise companies that are not authorized to operate in the specific market. The minister said that there will be zero tolerance for illegal betting operators. Companies won’t be allowed to create any sense of urgency or present betting as a financial solution.

In addition to all of that, the new advertising rules will not allow commentators and experts to make any misleading statements about betting. This is one of the more interesting changes we will keep an eye on because implementing them won’t be easy.

Companies that do not comply with the new rules will face penalties that can reach as much as 20% of the operator’s revenue. There will also be a 180-day suspension, and those who repeat the offense may have their license revoked.

Denmark Started to Crackdown on Unlicensed Online Gambling

Denmark is one of the countries where online gambling has received a massive surge in the last year. As a result, the country has launched a crackdown on unlicensed gambling sites and blocked 334 companies.

Based on the stats we have access to, the Danish authorities analyzed a total of 695 potential illicit platforms. 334 of them turned out to offer gambling services without a Danish license, so they received a block. There were also 36 websites that either stopped operating in the country or changed their gambling offerings to comply with the regulations.

The report also said that most illegal gambling operators have shifted the way they advertise their services. In addition to having their own sites, many invest in iOS and Android applications. Some even use social and streaming platforms. In an attempt to combat this, the Danish gambling regulator began working with Apple and Google to expedite the removal of apps from local app stores.

Online casinos are incredibly important because they generated close to 38% of the market’s revenue last year. This is 12.1% increase since last year and more than a 21% increase since 2012.

Gibraltar Unveils Predict Market Regulations

After taking over the world in the last couple of months, prediction markets finally have their first regulation. Gibraltar became the first licensing region actually to recognize these markets as a standalone regulatory framework.

The research shows that the licensing framework has 24 pages and includes different rules that prediction operators must follow. Perhaps the most important point is that the local gambling authority must approve all contracts before they become available to the public.

Outside of that, all events must have a clear and objective settlement and operators have to implement different systems to prevent market manipulation. They also have to make sure that people are not using insider information. The regulator also has the right to prohibit certain types of contracts.

This licensing regime is incredibly important, and we believe that other regulators will most likely implement something similar. Prediction markets are very popular in Europe and around the world, but they lack clear legislation. Now that Gibraltar has enacted applicable law, others may try to replicate it and apply it in their own jurisdictions.

Germany Raised its Online Slot Stake Limits

Regulators in Germany decided to listen to what people have to say and agreed to remove the 1 EUR staking limit for online slots. Licensed operators that provide slots can increase their stakes to up to 3 EUR or 5 EUR per spin. What’s tricky is that only specific players will have access to the new limits.

People wishing to increase their limits to 3 EUR must be at least 21 years of age. Those who want to play with 5 EUR per spin must also be of the legal gambling age and not show any signs of problematic gambling behavior in the last 90 days.

On top of that, all operators working in Germany must now conduct special monitoring. They need to compare the data related to people’s behavior before and after the increase and see what changes. When necessary, companies will also have to intervene and implement measures to ensure people’s safety.

Germany has one of the biggest iGaming markets in Europe, so it will definitely be interesting to see what happens with the new changes. If they turn out to be successful, we may see them implemented in other parts of the world.

Uganda’s new Tax Failed to secure the Presidential Consent

As we reported a couple of weeks ago, Uganda was one of the African countries looking to increase its gambling tax. Well, it seems like this will wait a bit because the president decided to block a bid from the parliament. According to him, the new laws pose risks of unfairness and tax evasion, which will cause many problems.

Following the decision, Uganda’s authorities will most likely have to reconsider their actions. Assuming this law comes into power, Uganda will have one of the highest gambling taxes in the region.

Evolution to Pay 4.75M GBP to the Gambling Commission

It seems like the review of Evolution’s license in the UK is finally over. One of the largest online casino software suppliers in the world agreed to pay 4.75M GBP as part of a settlement with the Gambling Commission. This settlement follows Evolution’s supply of games to gambling sites that do not hold a UK license.

The story started about a year and a half ago, when the authorities discovered that Evolution had been supplying games to two unlicensed sites. The regulator already removed the two companies in question and Evolution was fully cooperative during the investigation.

Botswana Changed the CEO of its Gambling Authority

Botswana took a decisive step toward becoming one of Africa’s leading iGaming hubs by appointing Moruntshi Kemorwale. He becomes the new CEO of the Botswana Gambling Authority and many believe he will step up the country’s game. Prior to taking his current role, he served as Chief of Staff and held many other leadership positions.

It is worth remembering that Botswana is among the few places in Africa that have a 10% levy on operators. These friendly taxation policies can easily make it an attractive option for global sites looking to set foot on the continent.

One of the new CEO’s first actions was to create a mobile responsible gambling clinic at one of the malls. The idea behind it is to encourage people to ask different questions about potential gambling-related uses.

Angola Introduced the New Gaming Activity Law Decree

Angola decided to open a special one-month licensing window under the new rules of the Gaming Activity Law. The idea behind this reform is to modernize and digitalize Angola’s booming gambling sector. It also has to align the local regulations with international standards and this should help attract foreign investment.

Prior to the legislative changes, companies that received a license until 2020 had only one year to operate. The new law allows these sites to remain in business for 10 years, and they can also renew their permits. The idea here is to protect the jobs of people involved in these businesses.

Some of the new operators will have to wait until the new public tender, which should be issued soon. When that happens, they will have to pay between $7K and $14k for an online casino. On the other hand, those who want an offline license should have close to $20K. Companies will also need a bank guarantee of up to $400,000.

The Gambling Revenue in Greece is Up by 6%

Greece’s gambling regulator released its annual report this week and the numbers are interesting. The country’s gross gaming revenue increases by 6% compared to last year. What’s interesting is that remote gambling is responsible for 38.8% of the total amount. Greece is home to 24 licensed online casino operators, and several other sites are awaiting a license.

A further dive into the stats shows that online operators contributed nearly 737M EUR, accounting for 63.1% of all receipts collected in the sector. Outside of fixed-odds betting, live casino, poker, and slots also contributed significantly to the amount.

In addition to the impressive numbers, Greece’s regulators revealed that they blocked thousands of illegal gambling sites. People can’t access more than 3000 sites and iot seems like we will see even more this year.