Worldwide iGaming News
Short, verified news from every corner of the gambling and crypto world: regulation, market openings and closures, enforcement and the events that move the industry. Each story takes two to four minutes to read, lists its sources and links to the country guide behind it.
Brazil's MP 1.394/2026 ends the licensed betting market: deposits barred since 25 September, sites offline from 6 October, all licences void on 25 October. Dates, refunds, the Stake injunction and what comes next.
10 Oct 2026 · 4 min read →
India's Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act and its 2026 Rules have applied since 1 May 2026. Real-money games are banned regardless of skill or chance, advertising is a criminal offence and offshore operators are covered.
10 Oct 2026 · 4 min read →
Denmark has re-tabled its gambling reform package as bill L37: a whistle-to-whistle ad ban, a duty of care for operators, criminal penalties for marketing unlicensed gambling and phased rules from January to October 2027.
10 Oct 2026 · 3 min read →
Ethiopia's Lottery Service plans to bring back sports betting under tighter digital controls after a draft audit found a Br27.5 billion shortfall. Timeline since the December 2025 shutdown and what is still unknown.
10 Oct 2026 · 3 min read →How We Cover the News
Every story starts with a primary source where one exists: a regulator’s notice, an official gazette or a court decision. Where we rely on trade press, we name it and link to it. We do not publish rumours, and when figures are provisional we say so. When a country bans online gambling, our coverage explains the law and stops recommending operators there.
FAQ
How often is Cocktailspins news updated?
Several times a week. Every story is checked against a regulator, official gazette or established trade publication before it is published, and each article lists its sources.
Does Cocktailspins recommend operators in banned markets?
No. Where a country bans online gambling, such as Brazil since September 2026 or India since May 2026, our coverage explains the law and does not list or recommend operators for players there.
Where can I find country-specific rules?
Every news story links to the relevant country guide. Our market guides cover licensing, tax, payment methods and responsible gambling resources for more than 60 countries.