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November 7, 2025
AskGamblers Complaint Service Has Helped Players Recover $80M
AskGamblers has reported another major milestone for its AskGamblers Casino Complaint Service (AGCCS), saying that it has so far helped players recover a staggering $80 million. AGCCS Has Helped Players Get Back $80M The AGCCS is a service that helps players resolve complaints they have with operators they are playing with. The service is designed […]
Industry
November 7, 2025
UKGC: Quantifying the Reach of the Black Market Proves Challenging
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published its latest industry report on the pressing issue of illegal online gambling. This is notably the final in a series of four such reports examining the various facets of the iGaming black market. Quantifying a Hidden Activity Proved Difficult Following reports on consumer awareness, engagement, and how to […]
Industry
November 7, 2025
Raketech Publishes Q3 Results, Hails Streamlining Efforts
Leading iGaming affiliate Raketech has disclosed its financial results for the third quarter of the year. The company reported mostly stable results although its revenue declined amid its ongoing streamlining measures. Raketech’s EBITDA Remained Stable Raketech reported EUR 6.2 million ($7.2 million) in revenue from continued operations, marking a decrease from EUR 10.7 million in […]
Industry
November 6, 2025
ESPN Bet to Shut Down as Penn Ends $1.5B Partnership Deal
Penn Entertainment has announced its decision to withdraw from the 10-year, $1.5 billion collaboration with ESPN, effectively ending the ESPN Bet project, the joint sportsbook the two companies launched just over two years ago. The decision, announced on Thursday during Penn’s quarterly earnings call, concludes one of the most ambitious but ultimately unsuccessful experiments in […]
Industry
November 6, 2025
EGBA Reveals New Safer Gambling Week Website
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is delighted to announce the launch of its new European Safer Gambling Week website, which offers player support resources, an up-to-date event schedule, and practical tips for safer gambling. EGBA Launches Its New Online Platform for Safer Gambling EGBA’s announcement comes just before this year’s European Safer Gambling […]
Industry
November 6, 2025
GCGRA CEO Kevin Mullally Steps Down, Jim Murren Named Interim CEO
The United Arab Emirates’ gaming regulator, the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), announced a major leadership transition due to the departure of its chief executive officer. GCGRA Parts Ways with Its CEO In its official announcement, the GCGRA confirmed that CEO Kevin Mullally will be stepping down from his position with immediate effect. Mullally […]
Industry
November 6, 2025
Spelinspektionen Bans Mystery Box Operator CGG Entertainment
The Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, announced that it has banned yet another gambling operator for offering gaming without a license. The company on the chopping block this time was CGG Entertainment Ltd, according to the regulator’s official announcement. The Operator Offered Mystery Boxes to Swedish Players On November 5, the Spelinspektionen announced that it has […]
Industry
November 6, 2025
Northern Territory Gambling Watchdogs Ban Gifts from Betting Companies
Australia’s top online gambling watchdog has put a stop to all corporate freebies from betting companies while they work on new rules to boost ethics and win back public confidence. Regulator Promises Stronger Safeguards Following Hospitality Controversy The Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission (NTRWC), which gives licenses to over 40 online bookies, said its […]
Industry
November 5, 2025
Opposition Criticizes Labor MPs’ Support for Tax Raise on Gambling Companies
In a petition backed by over 100 Labor MPs, Rachel Reeves, the United Kingdom’s Chancellor of the Exchequer (effectively the government’s chief financial minister) has been asked to raise taxes on gambling companies. The idea is to use the extra revenue to lift benefit restrictions on families with more than two children. However, the proposition […]
Industry
November 5, 2025
UKGC Penalizes NetBet over AML & Social Responsibility Breaches
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that it has issued a GBP 650,000 penalty to NetBet Enterprises Limited due to anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility failures. The money from the settlement will be redirected to socially responsible causes. NetBet Failed to Meet the UK’s Regulatory Standards In its announcement, the UKGC said that NetBet […]