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January 2, 2026
Pressures Against Gaming Ads in the UK Grow Stronger
The UK has experienced quite a few gaming reforms in recent years, but industry critics believe that the changes have failed to address one of the biggest problems – ads. According to The Guardian, the pressures to restrict gambling ads continue to grow stronger. The UK Gaming Sector Has Been Experiencing Changes For context, gambling […]
Industry
January 2, 2026
Pokie Empire Pushes Council Land Sale for Sydney Mall Expansion
A big plan to redo a well-known shopping center in Sydney’s upper north shore has sparked debate. People found out that the plan aims to make the poker machine areas bigger and buy public land. Gambling Giant Seeks Green Light for Pokie-Led St Ives Redevelopment Iris Capital, run by gambling and hospitality billionaire Sam Arnaout, […]
Industry
December 31, 2025
Bristol Police Officer Sues Casino Guest over Viral Videos
A new legal showdown tied to an incident at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Bristol, Virginia, has drawn attention to the clash between viral social media claims and law enforcement reputations. A Bristol police officer has filed a defamation lawsuit seeking $200,000 in damages after a casino guest posted a series of TikTok […]
Industry
December 31, 2025
Jethro Rostedt Faces Scrutiny for Alleged Twitch Gambling Ads
Finnish businessman and TV personality Jethro Rostedt might have to pay a big fine. Officials found that gambling content tied to his Twitch account stayed online even though they told him to take it down. Authorities Allege Twitch Gambling Marketing Continued Despite Rostedt Ban In December 2024, the National Police Board told Rostedt he could […]
Industry
December 30, 2025
UK Gambling Black Market Pocketed GBP 100M In Bets on Boxing Day, Says BGC
According to a warning from the UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), the country’s gambling black market is expected to have taken advantage of Boxing Day betting activity, with up to GBP 100 million (about $135 million) potentially staked outside the regulated sector. BGC Estimates Over GBP 100 Million Spent in Illegal Bets on Boxing […]
Industry
December 30, 2025
Ukraine Issues 10 B2B Software Licenses, Revokes 7
Ukraine’s gambling regulator, PlayCity, has issued 10 B2B licenses to software providers for the gambling companies, while revoking licenses of seven companies in the same stride, as the watchdog seeks to strengthen local safeguards and ensure that the licensed market continues to thrive. PlayCity Continues to Reform the Gambling Industry In a recent interview with […]
Industry
December 29, 2025
States Push to Keep Sports Betting Under Control Amid Prediction Market Expansion
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that he helped lead a coalition of 37 states and the District of Columbia in submitting an amicus brief to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, supporting states’ long-established power to regulate sports betting within their borders. Dozens of States Submit a Brief in […]
Industry
December 29, 2025
Gambling Companies Spent Over $6M in Ads on TfL Since Mayor’s Ban Promise
Banning gambling ads from London’s public transportation network (TfL) was a big part of Mayor Sadiq Khan’s pre-electoral promises from several years ago. However, despite this, gambling companies have spent well over $6 million on ads since then. London Mayor Still Hasn’t Put an End to Gambling Ads in TfL Despite the mayor’s 2021 pledge […]
Industry
December 29, 2025
BBC: 50% of Gambling Centers Are Found in the Most Deprived Areas
A new report by the BBC is wrapping up the year on a worrying note, with gambling centers across the United Kingdom increasingly appearing in deprived and disadvantaged areas. This is hardly the first time such concerns have been raised. Adult Gaming Centers Proliferate at Expense of Society, BBC Argues Called “adult gaming centers,” these […]
Industry
December 24, 2025
Dutch Gaming Regulator Braces for Significant Restructuring
The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) will undergo a significant internal transformation, reflecting the sharp evolution of the country’s gambling market and its associated risks in recent years. Starting from January 1, 2026, a new, streamlined governance model will centralize the regulator’s management structure, bolstering its focus on player protection, digital oversight, and enforcement. An Updated Leadership Structure […]