Cyprus Regulator Calls for Stronger Enforcement Against Illegal Betting Market

Cyprus’ National Betting Authority (NBA) has urged a tougher, more coordinated response to the illegal betting market, arguing that player protection must extend beyond formal regulatory compliance. The call came as the country launched the ninth edition of Safer Gambling Week, which runs from 12 to 18 October 2026, and coincided with the NBA’s annual Safer Gambling Conference held in Nicosia. A Central Priority for the Regulator Illegal gambling has been identified by the Authority as one of its most significant enforcement challenges.