EU27 enforcement gap leaves 72% of online gambling revenue (GGR) outside the local regulatory perimeter.
BRUSSELS, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New EU 27 analysis finds 72% of online gambling revenue is unregulated — while 91% of the content encountered by consumers actively interacting with gambling promotes the unregulated sector.
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