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December 24, 2025
Dutch Regulator Fines LeoVegas €500,000 Over Player Protection Breaches
The Dutch gambling regulator has fined LeoVegas EUR 500,000 ($590,019) for not protecting players well enough over a long time. The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) said LeoVegas must pay this amount because it did not meet its duty to care for players in the Netherlands. LeoVegas Under Fire for Allowing High-Risk Gambling Without Intervention The KSA found […]
Industry
December 23, 2025
Russian Problem Gamblers Can Now Self-Exclude Thanks to New Law
Russia has accepted a new law that will see Russian citizens dealing with gambling addiction be able to voluntarily add themselves to a nationwide “self-prohibition” registry. This new measure extends beyond restricting entry to casinos and betting shops, introducing additional limits on how gambling companies are allowed to advertise. Russian Parliament Accepts New Self-Exclusion Law […]
Industry
December 23, 2025
Wazdan expands European footprint with Admiral.hr
Wazdan is wrapping up the year with another content deal, with just days left in 2025. The award-winning supplier has inked a fresh content alliance with Admiral.hr, a Croatia-based online casino brand, which is now strengthening its portfolio of games with a number of excellent games. Wazdan is bringing a selection of titles for its […]
Industry
December 23, 2025
Poland Rejects Bid to Hike Gambling Tax
In a year filled with news about more onerous regulation heaped on the regulated gambling industry, Poland is, surprisingly, a breath of fresh air, with the country’s President, Karol Narwocki, shooting down a legislative proposal to increase the gambling tax rate, and specifically the tax charged to players’ winnings. President Nawrocki Shoots Down Tax Increase […]
Industry
December 23, 2025
AGA Brings Ex-NJ Governor Chris Christie to Fight Prediction Markets
The American Gaming Association (AGA) is sounding a call to arms, as the onslaught of prediction markets in the United States continues. The trade group has criticized the expansion of the sector over the past months, and even fell out with FanDuel, DraftKings, and Fanatics, three of its most prominent members, who chose to quit […]
Industry
December 23, 2025
New Zealand Outlaws Credit Cards for Gambling
New Zealand is joining the growing list of jurisdictions to have outlawed the use of credit cards for gambling. Such measures usually target roundabout ways of leveraging credit in order to fund gambling habits, including the deposits through e-wallets, which have been topped up from a credit card in the first place. Credit Cards to […]
Industry
December 22, 2025
Jury Finds Grand Gateway Hotel Liable for Discrimination Against Native Americans
Retsel Corporation, the owner of the Grand Gateway Hotel in South Dakota, which sparked controversy in 2022 after stating that Native Americans were banned from the property, was found liable under the Civil Rights Act for discriminating against the minority group. Jury Sides with the NDN Collective The decision was made by a federal jury after […]
Industry
December 22, 2025
FBI Tells the Public to Be Mindful of Responsible Gambling
After a report surfaced linking game days in states with sports betting to an increase in assaults and other forms of crime, the FBI issued a statement in which it warned the public to steer clear of illegal gambling. The FBI has played a central role in tackling illegal gambling this year, with the enforcement […]
Industry
December 22, 2025
Fenton Joins UK Levy Board as Gambling Harm Funding Debate Goes On
Kevin Fenton has joined the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) Gambling Levy Program Board. This group watches over how new legal funding for gambling-related harm gets spread across research, prevention, and treatment. He steps in at a tricky time. People keep looking at how facts are used and how free the new system […]
Industry
December 19, 2025
Former South Beach Casino Security Chief Alleges Retaliation over Drug Warnings
A former senior security official at South Beach Casino has filed a lawsuit alleging unlawful dismissal, drawing uncomfortable attention to the Manitoba gaming venue. The plaintiff claims that his termination was in retaliation for reporting the illegal activities. The casino, meanwhile, maintains that the dismissal was warranted due to workplace safety concerns stemming from sexual harassment […]