Industry
October 30, 2025
UNAD Renews Call for Total Gambling Ad Ban in Spain
Spain’s Network for Addiction Care (UNAD) has reiterated its demand for the complete ban on all gambling and betting advertising, asserting that such promotional messaging is incompatible with prevention efforts and public health policies. UNAD Calls for Gambling Ad Ban UNAD president Luciano Poyato stressed that “promoting gambling is fundamentally at odds with prevention,” warning […]
Industry
October 30, 2025
Betsson Cleared from Finland’s Payment Blocking List as Market Reform Looms
Swedish operator Betsson has achieved a significant victory in Finland after its official removal from Finland’s payment blocking list on October 24. This development marks the end of a turbulent 12 months for the company, marked by legal battles and regulatory scrutiny. With stellar Q3 revenues, Betsson could use this opportunity to expand its influence […]
Industry
October 30, 2025
UKGC Suspends Spribe’s License due to Hosting Violations
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that it has suspended the operating license of Spribe OÜ with immediate effect due to reported hosting requirement violations. UKGC Suspends the Provider’s Operating License Spribe, which secured a UK license in 2020, has found itself without a license due to a suspension by the UKGC. In its […]
Industry
October 30, 2025
GambleAware Encourages Regulatory Changes to Shield Children from Gambling Harm
Leading UK gambling charity GambleAware has published a paper analyzing the current state of Britain’s online gambling regulations and whether they are fit for the modern age. The organization determined that the framework is outdated in certain places and encouraged reforms in order to shield children from exposure to online gambling. Online Gambling Content Is […]
Industry
October 30, 2025
KSA Fines BetCity €2.65M for Failing to Protect Young Gamblers
The independent administrative body that supervises and regulates gambling services in the Netherlands, the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA), has hit BetCity with a EUR 2.65 million ($3.07 million) fine. The punitive measure came as a result of the operator failing to protect young players from gambling-related harm. Improper Monitoring The regulator’s decision followed a lengthy […]
Industry
October 30, 2025
Iceland Experiences Increasing Levels of Gambling Addiction
Iceland has a gambling problem, and the known facts may be just the tip of the iceberg. The country estimates that at least 1% of its population is severely addicted to some form of gambling activity. Gambling Addiction Spreads in Iceland Another 2% to 3% are dealing with various degrees of problem gambling, but in […]
Sports
October 29, 2025
150+ Referees Potentially Part of Gambling Ring in Turkey
With gambling heavily restricted in Turkey, running large-scale and complicated gambling rings would be difficult, not to mention having serious repercussions for the parties involved. Now, though, the integrity of sports in the country has been put into question as more than 150 referees have been embroiled in a far-reaching scandal that has to do […]
Industry
October 29, 2025
Ex-Paddy Power Boss Wants Higher Gambling Taxes to Limit Addictive Betting
Stewart Kenny, who started and used to run Paddy Power, thinks gambling companies should pay more taxes. He believes this would stop them from pushing harmful betting practices. Ex-Paddy Power Boss Admits Regret, Pushes for Tougher Taxes on Gambling Industry Kenny spoke to MPs on the Treasury Committee this week. He told them bookies now […]
Business
October 28, 2025
Banijay Acquires Majority Stake in Tipico to Create “European Betting Champion”
French multinational television production and distribution company Banijay Group announced that it has acquired a majority stake in sports betting company Tipico Group. The former said that it plans to merge its Betclic brand with Tipico, resulting in a stronger betting business. Banijay Acquires Majority Stake in Tipico In its announcement, Banijay said that it […]
Lottery
October 27, 2025
EL and WLA Event Discuss How Lotteries Stay Safe as Cyber Threats Change the Sector
In an event hosted by Norsk Tipping, Norway’s national lottery company, European Lotteries and the World Lottery Association (WLA) brought together operators, suppliers, and regulators in Oslo from October 21–23 for the 2025 Security & Operational Risk Seminar. Centered on the theme “Trust in the Supply Chain: Resilience and Oversight,” the seminar examined ways lotteries […]
