Industry
March 24, 2026
Ukraine Is Set to Stop Military Personnel from Gambling
The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine has announced a new reform that it plans on enacting in conjunction with the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, effectively prohibiting military personnel from gambling. The idea behind this decision is simple – bolster morale, stop servicemen and women from falling prey to a potentially dangerous habit, which […]
Legal
March 23, 2026
UK Court Ruling Casts Doubt on Refund Claims
A recent ruling in the UK High Court of Justice has resolved a prolonged gambling debt dispute. According to a recent RacingPost report, racehorse owner Alan Spence must now repay more than GBP 840,000 ($1.13 million) to David Solomon despite arguments that the debts were tied to unlicensed betting activity and should therefore be unenforceable. […]
Casino
March 23, 2026
Estonia Adviser Dismissed After Gambling Tax Blunder
A senior adviser at Estonia’s parliament lost her position after a costly drafting mistake in gambling legislation that is expected to deny the state budget millions of euros. Estonia Loses EUR 4M After Tax Error The error showed up in the Gambling Tax Act approved in December, where incorrect wording excluded online casino operators from […]
Casino
March 20, 2026
Costly Mistake: William Hill Seeks Return of Millions After Glitch
At the start of the month, we told you the incredible story of a TikToker who went viral after a financial services company accidentally credited her account with $8.7 million. Her reaction was prompt: she immediately reached out and returned the money, a decision she later described as her “biggest regret.” Now, William Hill is […]
Casino
March 19, 2026
GGL Pins Rate of Black Market Operations in Germany at 23%
The Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), Germany’s gambling regulator, has once again urged lawmakers and stakeholders to take action and curb the growing illegal gambling market in the country. According to the GGL, channelization remains relatively low, referring to the share of players and spending directed toward the regulated market. As of 2024, the GGL […]
Industry
March 17, 2026
UKGC Names Sue Young as Executive Director of Operations
The UK Gambling Commission announced that it has added Sue Young as its new executive director of operations. In this position, she will be tasked with responsibility for some of the regulatory body’s operational functions. The Appointee Will Lead Some of the UKGC’s Operational Functions On March 16, the UKGC said that Sue Young will […]
Sports
March 16, 2026
Eden Hazard’s Tie-up with Stake.com Could Lead to Sanctions in Belgium
Soccer legend Eden Hazard recently became a brand ambassador for the online gambling giant Stake.com and expressed excitement about backing the operator ahead of the World Cup. However, he has now found himself in potential trouble due to the fact that Stake.com is a banned brand in his home country. Hazard Joined Stake as a […]
Lottery
March 11, 2026
UK Lottery Ticket Wins $243M from EuroMillions Game
Another millionaire has been minted in the United Kingdom, with a single ticket now confirmed to have won the EuroMillions jackpot. The winner claimed the staggering GBP 181,073,415.70 ($243 million ~). A winner has not stepped forward to claim the prize, the Allwyn-operated lottery said, but there have been some details released by the company, […]
Industry
March 10, 2026
KSA Issues Record-Breaking Fine to Novatech over Unlicensed Gaming
The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) has issued fines to two operators that provided gambling in breach of the law. One of these received a record-breaking fine, although the KSA chair argued that it should have been even higher. Fortaprime and Novatech Find Themselves in Hot Water In its announcement, the KSA said that it has […]
Casino
March 10, 2026
Swiss Casinos Zurich Busts Global Cut-Card Scam
The World Game Protection Conference (WGPC)paid its tributes to Swiss Casinos Zurich, which helped tackle an international gang of baccarat scammers, CDC Gaming originally reported. The conference, which focuses on the gambling industry’s integrity and pays specific attention to scammers, such as card counters, chip pocketing, and more, has been an annual meeting place for […]
