Regulator
Companies offering regulator in the iGaming industry — 19 listed.
Gambling Commission
4th Floor, The Luminere, 41 Church Street, Birmingham B3 2RR, United Kingdom
The Gambling Commission is the statutory regulator for all commercial gambling in Great Britain, established under the Gambling Act 2005 and assuming full regulatory powers in 2007. Operating as a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, the Commission licenses and regulates gambling operators including casinos, betting shops, online platforms, and the National Lottery. Its core statutory objectives are keeping gambling free from crime and disorder, ensuring fairness and openness, and protecting children and vulnerable persons. The Commission oversees approximately 2,800 licensed operators and 7,000 premises licences, and in recent years has intensified its focus on online platform risks, illegal gambling markets, and implementing the 2023 Gambling White Paper reforms. Notable initiatives include an AI-powered Active Ad Monitoring System to protect children from gambling advertising, and a Digital Advisory Panel addressing habit-forming app techniques. The Commission employs around 400 staff from its Birmingham headquarters and is funded through licence fees and government support, with a 2026-2027 budget shaped by a fee structure consultation.
Ministry of Finance – Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA)
Brasília, Brazil
The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) is a federal regulatory agency under Brazil's Ministry of Finance, established in January 2024 by Decree No. 11,907 following the enactment of Law No. 14,790 in December 2023, which legalized fixed-odds betting and set taxation rules. The SPA consolidates oversight of sports betting, online games, lotteries, and commercial promotions into one body, replacing fragmented previous structures. Its mandate includes authorizing operators, monitoring compliance, enforcing anti-money laundering measures, promoting responsible gambling, and applying sanctions. The agency operates with a lean team of 38 professional positions across three sub-secretariats: Authorization, Monitoring and Inspection, and Sanctioning Action. Foreign operators must establish a Brazilian subsidiary to obtain a license. The regulatory framework fully took effect in 2025, positioning Brazil as one of the few countries with a comprehensive oversight system for fixed-odds betting, expected to generate between R$6 and R$12 billion annually. The SPA also coordinates with the Ministry of Sports on sporting integrity issues such as match-fixing.
British Horseracing Authority
London, England
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) is the independent governing and regulatory body for horse racing in Great Britain, formed in 2007 from the merger of the British Horseracing Board and the Horseracing Regulatory Authority. Its remit covers licensing of participants and racecourses, managing the national handicapping system, enforcing anti-doping and anti-corruption rules, and overseeing race-day operations. The BHA also drives the sport's commercial and strategic development, including negotiation of media rights, administration of the betting levy, and industry-wide workforce programmes. Recent initiatives include the "Future of Racing" startup accelerator with Flutter Entertainment and "Project Beacon," a major audience study identifying a potential 25-million-person addressable market. Headquartered in London at 75 High Holborn, the BHA is funded through racecourse contributions, the statutory betting levy, and commercial revenues. It represents British racing internationally through the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities.
Malta Financial Services Authority
Triq l-Imdina, Zone 1, Central Business District, Birkirkara, Malta
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) is the single integrated regulator for the entire financial services sector in Malta, operating as a statutory body constituted by law on 23 July 2002. It assumed the supervisory functions previously carried out by the Central Bank of Malta, the Malta Stock Exchange, and its predecessor bodies (the Malta International Business Authority and the Malta Financial Services Centre). The MFSA is responsible for the licensing, supervision, and oversight of banking, investment services, insurance, pensions, securities markets, and virtual financial assets. It also serves as Malta’s designated National Resolution Authority and is an active member of European and international supervisory bodies, including the European Banking Authority (EBA), the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the Single Resolution Board (SRB), and the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB). Headquartered in Birkirkara, the MFSA employs approximately 307 staff and is funded through fees and levies from the entities it regulates. Its mission is to safeguard financial stability, protect consumers, and promote market integrity and innovation, while ensuring compliance with EU and national regulatory frameworks. The authority has undergone significant reforms, including the 2018 demerger of the Registry of Companies into the independent Malta Business Registry, allowing it to focus purely on its regulatory and supervisory mandate.
Government Of Malta
Valletta, Malta
The Government of Malta is the executive branch of the Republic of Malta, a sovereign state and parliamentary republic. Established upon independence on 21 September 1964, it operates under a constitutional framework with the President as head of state and the Prime Minister as head of government. While not a commercial entity, the government has a profound impact on the global iGaming industry as the sovereign authority that created and empowers the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), one of the world's most respected gambling regulators. Thousands of online casinos, sportsbooks, and software providers operate under MGA licenses, drawn by Malta's stable legal environment and EU membership. The government also directly manages state lotteries through the Lotteries and Gaming Commission and supports iGaming business development via agencies like Malta Enterprise, which offers tax incentives and grants. Its central online portal, gov.mt, provides access to all public services, including business registration and e-ID for iGaming operators.
BRAZIL - Secretariat for Prize and Betting (SPA)
Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil
The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) is the federal regulatory body under Brazil's Ministry of Finance responsible for authorizing, supervising, and enforcing the country's regulated fixed-odds betting and online gaming market. Created by Presidential Decree in January 2024, the SPA replaced an earlier sports-betting unit and was given a broad mandate to issue federal licenses, set technical and compliance standards, collect authorization fees, and enforce advertising, KYC, AML, and responsible gambling obligations nationwide. Brazil operates under a single federal license system, meaning a license from the SPA grants access to the entire country of roughly 200 million people. The regulator began accepting applications in 2024 and, as of January 2025, only SPA-authorized operators may legally offer betting services. The SPA published a 2025–2026 Regulatory Agenda focusing on technical standards, responsible gaming, and market supervision. Headquartered in Brasília, the secretariat is led by a secretary appointed by the Minister of Finance and has a core team of around 100 staff, with plans to expand.
MGA
9220 Winnetka Avenue, Chatsworth, California 91311, USA
MGA Entertainment (Micro Games of America) is the largest privately held toy and entertainment company in the United States. Founded in 1979 by Isaac Larian, the company began as a distributor of handheld LCD games under the name ABC Electronics. It quickly grew into a global innovator of popular children’s toys, fashion dolls, and lifestyle brands. MGA Entertainment’s portfolio includes iconic names such as L.O.L. Surprise!, Bratz, Rainbow High, OMG, and Little Tikes, among others. The company designs, develops, and markets products across multiple categories including dolls, action figures, arts & crafts, electronic toys, and outdoor play. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, MGA Entertainment operates worldwide with offices in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The company has been recognized for its disruptive approach to the toy industry, often launching direct-to-consumer channels and leveraging digital content to engage young audiences. As of 2025, MGA Entertainment continues to expand its intellectual property through entertainment partnerships, licensing, and experiential retail.
UKGC
Birmingham, United Kingdom
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is an executive non-departmental public body of the United Kingdom Government, responsible for regulating all commercial gambling in Great Britain. Established under the Gambling Act 2005 and assuming full powers on 1 September 2007, the Commission replaced the Gaming Board for Great Britain and later absorbed the National Lottery Commission in 2013. Its statutory remit covers arcades, betting, bingo, casinos, slot machines, lotteries, and remote gambling (online, telephone, and other communication devices), while spread betting remains under the Financial Conduct Authority. The Commission’s stated mission is to keep crime out of gambling, ensure fairness and openness, and protect children and vulnerable people. It licenses operators and individuals, issues codes of practice, conducts enforcement actions, and advises the government on gambling-related matters. Headquartered in Birmingham, the UKGC employs approximately 310 staff (2021/22 figure) and is sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). In recent years, the Commission has intensified its focus on online gambling, mandatory self-exclusion (GamStop), and consumer protection, with an annual budget of roughly £26 million (2025/26). It also regulates the National Lottery to ensure it is run fairly while maximising returns to good causes.
Danish Gambling Authority
Copenhagen, Denmark
The Danish Gambling Authority (DGA), known in Danish as Spillemyndigheden, is the independent government agency responsible for regulating all gambling activities in Denmark. Established in 2000 under the Danish Ministry of Taxation, the DGA oversees a market that includes online and land-based casinos, sports betting, gaming machines, bingo, and lotteries. Its core mission is to ensure a fair, transparent, and safe gambling environment through licensing, supervision, and enforcement. The agency became an independent executive authority with its own director in 2012, following the enactment of the comprehensive Danish Gambling Act. Beyond issuing licenses to operators, the DGA actively combats illegal gambling, protects vulnerable players through initiatives such as the national self-exclusion register (ROFUS) and the StopSpillet helpline, and cooperates internationally with fellow regulators to address cross-border issues like match-fixing and money laundering. With a data-driven approach to market oversight, the DGA publishes regular revenue statistics and conducts studies to inform policy. Its regulatory framework is considered among the most effective in Europe, balancing consumer protection with a competitive licensing environment for operators.
ONJN Romania
Bld. Tudor Vladimirescu, Nr. 29A, Et. 7, Sector 5, București, Romania
The Oficiul Național pentru Jocuri de Noroc (ONJN), known in English as the National Gambling Office, is the central regulatory authority for all gambling activities in Romania. Subordinated directly to the Romanian Government, ONJN is responsible for issuing licences and authorisations, monitoring compliance, and enforcing gambling laws across both online and land‑based sectors. Established in 2014 through Government Emergency Ordinance No. 92/2014 (approved by Law No. 124/2015), the agency oversees a market that includes casinos, slot machines, sports betting, poker, bingo, and remote gambling platforms. ONJN operates a two‑tier licensing system: Class I licences for operators and Class II licences for suppliers, technology providers, payment processors, and affiliates. The office also publishes a public registry of all licensed entities and, in 2025, launched a first‑of‑its‑kind gaming device registry that uses QR‑code and geolocation technology to allow instant verification of every authorised machine in the country. Beyond licensing, ONJN enforces responsible‑gambling measures, anti‑money‑laundering protocols, and player‑protection rules. Its activities are guided by Romania’s primary gambling legislation, Government Emergency Ordinance No. 77/2009, as subsequently amended, and by European Union standards for consumer protection and financial integrity.
Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Board
Independence Drive, Blantyre, Malawi
The Malawi Gaming & Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) is the statutory regulatory body responsible for overseeing all gaming, betting, and lottery activities in Malawi. Established in 2022 under the Gaming and Lotteries Act (No. 34 of 2022), MAGLA replaced and succeeded the earlier Malawi Gaming Board and National Lotteries Board. Its mandate is to ensure a safe, fair, and transparent gaming industry; protect consumers; promote responsible play; and contribute to national development. MAGLA licenses and regulates operators, monitors compliance, combats illegal gambling, and ensures that all games are conducted with integrity. The authority also issues public licences for sports betting, land-based casinos, and other gaming activities, and has signed sponsorship agreements such as a K40 million MoU with the Super League of Malawi to support local sports. Headquartered in Blantyre, MAGLA operates as a parastatal under the supervision of the Government of Malawi. Its leadership includes a Director General and a Board of Directors, and it employs a management team covering finance, ICT, legal, and regulatory functions. MAGLA is a member of the International Association of Gaming Regulators and actively participates in regional responsible gaming initiatives.
National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board
Kampala, Uganda
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) is the statutory authority responsible for the licensing, regulation, and supervision of all lotteries, gaming, and betting activities in Uganda. Established under the Lotteries and Gaming Act, 2016 (now Cap. 334) and headquartered in Kampala, the NLGRB operates as a corporate body under the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. Its core mandate is to create a fair, transparent, and socially responsible gaming environment that protects the public from gambling-related harm while ensuring the sector contributes to national development. The Board oversees a broad range of regulated activities including sports betting, casino gaming, lotteries, and pool betting. It issues operator licenses, enforces compliance with the Act and regulations, and promotes responsible gaming through initiatives such as a self‑exclusion program and a toll‑free helpline (0800 285 800). The NLGRB is led by Chief Executive Officer Denis Mudene Ngabirano (appointed September 2023) and a newly constituted board chaired by Kenneth Kitariko (as of December 2025). With a lean team of 11–50 employees, the agency has increasingly adopted digital regulatory systems to improve efficiency and transparency. Recent industry reports indicate that the NLGRB collected Shs 176.7 billion in gaming sector revenue during the first half of the 2025/2026 financial year, reflecting the sector’s growth under its oversight.