News: Casino

It has been a busy week here at OLBG. I've written a news wrap up to keep you up to speed with everything that has been going on.

No start date is confirmed yet, but final-stage thresholds of £1,000 in a day or £3,000 over 90 days will eventually bring regular high rollers into scope, and I'll update this page as the rollout is confirmed.

bet365 Casino has launched a five-week Football Prize Pot promotion tied to the World Cup, with cash prizes, up to 250 free spins, and a 10% weekly win rate for qualifying players.

I'm back with your weekly fix of the biggest news stories in the casino industry. I'm sure you'll agree there's plenty to get stuck into.

From 30 September 2026, operators must offer gross deposit limits to every customer, reintroduce them where they'd been removed, and use the term "deposit limits" only for gross limits.

The new measures focus on expanding the Illegal Markets team, improving technical detection, and tightening oversight of cryptocurrency-based payments used by unlicensed operators.

It has been a busy week in the world of online casinos. Here's what you missed.

New bonus rules that came into force in January 2026 are adding further pressure. Mixed-product bonuses are now banned and wagering requirements are capped at 10 times the bonus value.

The Commission has been allocated an additional £26 million in government funding to expand its enforcement capacity

Here's my weekly wrap of the biggest and most relevant updates in the online casino industry.