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December 8, 2025
How Crafty Gamblers Buy Used Betting Accounts to Outsmart Bookmakers
A recent court dispute in the UK has drawn attention to a dubious gambling practice: the buying and selling of betting accounts to bypass bookmaker restrictions. The existence of this parallel betting economy operating largely beyond the reach of the official industry raises questions about the ethics of betting syndicates that seek every advantage to […]
Industry
December 8, 2025
Ducky Bhai Talks After Release on Bail in Gambling and Money Laundering Case
Pakistani YouTuber Saad Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, has issued a public apology following his release on bail in connection with an investigation into gambling apps and alleged money laundering. In a video uploaded to his channel, he addressed the concerns related to his arrest, explained the intentions behind his content, and apologized to […]
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December 8, 2025
Turkey Orders Arrest of Top-Tier Soccer Players Amid Match-Fixing Scandals
Turkey continues its investigation of insider betting in the country’s professional soccer scene as prosecutors have ordered the detention of 46 individuals, including top-league soccer players, club presidents, commentators, and others, on suspicion of participating in the practice. Turkish Authorities Arrest High-Ranking Soccer Players and Officials Turkey’s ongoing investigation into match-fixing has sent shockwaves through […]
Industry
December 8, 2025
BGC Scrutinizes UK’s Autumn Budget, Says It Would Hurt Gaming & Racing
The British Gaming and Betting Council (BGC) has expressed significant concern about the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget. According to the council, the new budget will be a disaster for the horseracing industry, despite claims on the contrary. The BGC Was Not Pleased with the Budget Grainne Hurst, the BGC’s CEO, has issued a stark warning over […]
Industry
December 8, 2025
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Signs Sweepstakes Ban into Law
New York has dealt a huge blow to the sweepstakes industry by officially adopting a new measure banning the vertical. Under the Empire State’s new rules, sweepstakes casinos that use dual-currency systems will no longer be allowed to operate. The End of Sweepstakes in the Empire State The measure, Senate Bill 5935, was signed into […]
Industry
December 5, 2025
Florida Lawmakers to Discuss Stricter Illegal Gambling Penalties Next Session
Recently, many have urged the Florida Legislature to strengthen the state’s lax gambling penalties as it prepares to convene on January 13 for a two-month session ending March 13. Cracking Down on Illegal Gambling to Be the Focus of the Next Legislative Session Florida continues to face illegal gambling activity, from unregulated “arcades” with illicit […]
Industry
December 5, 2025
Estonia Moves Forward with Plans for iGaming Tax Cuts
Estonia’s parliament, the Riigikogu, voted 51-31 to approve a previously announced cut to the country’s gambling tax, reducing it from 6% to 4% – a step toward Estonia’s goal of becoming one of Europe’s next major gambling hubs. Estonia’s Goal to Become iGaming Hub Draws Near Despite Opposition The initiative is being led by MP […]
Industry
December 5, 2025
Culinary Workers Union Local 226 Strike at Harry Reid Airport
Members of the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 showed up by the dozens for a protest near Harry Reid Airport on Thursday, with staffers demanding better working conditions, and specifically, pay. Workers Stage Protest Close to Las Vegas over Pay, Healthcare, and Pensions Harry Reid Airport staff members have called for fairer wages, many of […]
Industry
December 5, 2025
Ukraine Bans 2,500 Illegal Gambling Websites Linked to Millions Worth of Operations
Ukraine has gone after thousands of illegal online casinos, with the newly-installed regulator, PlayCity, taking proactive measures to limit the reach of unlicensed operators in the country. Replacing the previous watchdog KRAIL, which was embroiled in sprawling corruption and possible ties to Russia, PlayCity has been keen to show that it will be business from […]
Industry
December 5, 2025
New Zealand Committee Backs iGaming Bill as the Measure Gains Traction
The New Zealand government has backed a bill seeking to legalize online casino gaming. The measure seeks to bring iGaming into the light and oppose offshore gambling. Online Gaming to Make Local Contributions The New Zealand Governance and Administration Committee has published its report on the Online Casino Gambling Bill, expressing support for the measure. […]