Casino
November 5, 2025
Study Highlights Higher Suicide Incidence Among Gambling Addicts
A new study by Swansea University has delved deeper into the possible connection between gambling disorders and higher suicide rates in people experiencing gambling-related harm, compared to the general population. Suicide is Higher among People with Gambling Disorder The research published in BJPsych Open is the first comprehensive study leveraging extensive NHS data to look […]
Industry
November 4, 2025
Slovakia’s President Vetoes New Gambling Law
Peter Pellegrini, Slovakia’s President, has vetoed a new gambling legislation that the Central European country recently passed, citing concerns about consumer protection and the perceived social impact of the new law. President Pellegrini Vetoes Gaming Legislation After a week of deliberations during its 40th parliamentary session, Slovak MPs have passed a new gaming law designed […]
Industry
November 4, 2025
Spelinspektionen to Supervise Svenska Spel’s Land-Based Venues
Sweden’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen (the Swedish Gambling Authority, or SGA), has announced that new supervisory measures will be conducted at Svenska Spel’s (the country’s state-owned gambling operator) gaming venues. Sweden’s Gambling Regulator to Review Svenska Spel’s Land-Based Venues According to SGA, Svenska Spel will soon be undergoing a supervisory review at all of its current […]
Sports
November 3, 2025
UK Government Responds to Greyhound Racing Petition
The UK government responded to a petition seeking to end greyhound racing in the UK, rejecting the call. According to officials, the sport is a well-regulated economic contributor that benefits many people. Petition Seeks an End to Greyhound Racing The petition in question is called “Ban Greyhound Racing” and, as its name suggests, seeks to […]
Casino
November 3, 2025
UKGC Shuts Down Casino Over AML Failings
Victoria Gate Casino in Leeds has had its operating licence suspended due to serious concerns over anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing measures. The suspension affects VGC Leeds Limited (operating licence no 000-043603-N-322897-005) and is being carried out under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005. The day before, the commission took a similar measure […]
Casino
November 3, 2025
Policeman Who Extorted Money from Alleged Sex Offender Sentenced to 3 Years
Going after the bad guys often means that you have to make sure you don’t end up being one of them yourself. This is the lesson a South Yorkshire Police officer has learned after she was sentenced to three years in prison by the Leeds Crown Court. According to the court, the officer tracked down […]
Sports
November 3, 2025
Polymarket Blacklisted in Romania Following Regulator’s Decision
Romania’s National Office for Gambling (ONJN) has announced that Polymarket, the current biggest prediction market, will be placed on its blacklist for unauthorized websites due to its continued gambling operations without a license. ONJN President Vlad-Cristian Soare made the following statement: “The decision to include Polymarket on the blacklist is not related to technology, but […]
Industry
October 31, 2025
Luxembourg Considers Creating a State-Owned Online Gambling Monopoly
Luxembourg’s Justice Minister Elisabeth Margue confirmed recently that the small European country is considering the idea of introducing a state-controlled monopoly on online gambling and sports betting. Luxembourg Considering Online Gambling Monopoly Margue responded to questions from Luxembourg Socialist Workers’ Party (LSAP) MP Dan Biancalana, who expressed concerns about player protection and the increasing presence of […]
Industry
October 31, 2025
Estonia to Gradually Lower Its Tax on Online Gambling
The Estonian government has approved a plan to gradually lower the online gambling tax rate from 6% to 4%. Proponents of the new legislation say the change will boost Estonia’s attractiveness to international operators and ensure more stable funding for sports and cultural initiatives. Estonia Approves Online Gambling Tax Cut Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus […]
Esports
October 31, 2025
DATA.BET Teams Up with Entain’s Estonian Brands to Spearhead Esports Product
DATA.BET, a provider of cutting-edge esports betting technology and odds, has signed a new deal with Entain NCE, strengthening the latter’s esports footprint in the Baltics, and specifically, Estonia. The partnership covers the Optibet and Klondaika brands and provides them with access to advanced esports betting coverage, along with DATA.BET’s signature solutions, including Odds Feed, […]
