Greece: Gambling GGR up 14.4%, crackdown on illegal operators and influencers

Greek licensed gambling operators reported €1.56B in GGR for H1 2026, a 14.4% rise in public revenue, while authorities intensify enforcement against illegal gambling and influencer promotion, with AI tools now deployed. The revenue jump signals robust sector growth, but the crackdown's impact on market structure and tax collection remains uncertain.