Legal
April 28, 2026
Flutter’s Sky Betting and Gaming Wins Key Appeal in UK Court
Flutter Entertainment has achieved a major legal victory in the UK after the Court of Appeal overturned a High Court ruling against its subsidiary, Sky Betting and Gaming. The case known as RTM v Bonne Terre Ltd involves a problem gambler who claims that the operator used his personal data to target him with marketing […]
Industry
April 28, 2026
KSA Warns Holland Casino Online & Vbet over Unauthorized Own Goal Bets
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) has warned two operators over certain betting products that carry an increased risk of match-fixing. In this case, these included bets related to own goals. The Two Operators Took Down the Unauthorized Bets In its announcement, the KSA said that Holland Casino Online and Vbet had been offering bets on […]
Industry
April 26, 2026
Finland’s Gambling Ad Market Set to Become Second Largest – Strict New Rules Define the Race
With 24 operators already in the application queue for Finland’s first private B2C gambling licenses, as reported by Helsingin Sanomat in March 2026, the country’s media and advertising industries are bracing for a significant structural shift ahead of the July 2027 market opening. According to Anna-Riikka Hovi-Taunila, CEO of Omnicom Media Group Finland, advertising for […]
Legal
April 24, 2026
EU Legal Opinion Questions Malta’s Gaming Law Shield
A senior legal adviser to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has cast doubt on a controversial Maltese gaming provision, while also suggesting that the case brought before the court may not be suitable for review. Austrian Case on Malta’s Bill 55 Deemed Inadmissible In an opinion delivered on 23 April 2026, […]
Industry
April 23, 2026
UK Lawmakers Push for Sweeping Gambling Ad Restrictions
The UK government is facing increasing pressure to re-examine its gambling advertising regulations, as lawmakers and campaigners are pushing for new measures that could dramatically reduce the industry’s visibility. A new report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Gambling Reform, in collaboration with Peers for Gambling Reform (PGR), argues that current safeguards are no […]
Industry
April 23, 2026
Germany Slams Rapper with $292K Fine for Promoting Illegal Gambling
Germany’s gambling regulator has fined a popular rapper due to his extensive promotion of illegal online gambling. The penalty followed previous warnings that the performer did not heed. Capital Bra Promoted Illegal Gambling Extensively In its official announcement, the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) said that Vladislav Balovatsky, also known as Capital Bra, had been […]
Casino
April 23, 2026
William Hill Jackpot Blunder Continues to Make Headlines with Mom Rueing Loss of $1.35M Jackpot
William Hill notoriously missed a software bug last month that led to many consumers – 35,000 odd accounts – getting jackpot wins that had never happened. While the company has been swift in addressing the issue, the fallout thereof continues. Another Woman Steps Forward to Talk about the Wake of William Hill’s Jackpot Mistake Many […]
Industry
April 21, 2026
Big Rise in Illegal Betting During Grand National Weekend
The Grand National, Britain’s biggest horse race, has once again gotten a lot of attention from the public. However, along with the excitement, there are growing concerns about the amount of illegal gambling that is happening in connection with the race. GBP 100m in Bets Flow to Illegal Sites During Aintree Event Recent estimates published […]
Legal
April 17, 2026
White Hat Gaming Faces Fresh Scrutiny in Finland
Finland’s gambling regulator has reopened its investigation into White Hat Gaming, raising fresh questions about how offshore operators are engaging with Finnish players ahead of the country’s planned market overhaul. The National Police Board launched this new probe after observing continued gambling services and marketing aimed at Finnish consumers, despite earlier assurances that such activity […]
Legal
April 17, 2026
High Court Ruling Backs UK Gambling Commission in License Dispute
Richard Desmond has vowed to continue his legal battle despite his recent decisive defeat. The UK High Court ruled against his claim for GBP 1.3 billion ($1.77 billion) in damages linked to the awarding of the UK’s National Lottery license to Allwyn. Mrs Justice Joanna Smith dismissed the case in full, concluding that the UK […]
