Sports
December 29, 2025
James Bord Consortium Leads Sheffield Wednesday Takeover Bid
Sheffield Wednesday’s ongoing ownership crisis has moved toward a solution after a group led by James Bord, a former poker professional, became the club’s top choice as buyer. This decision marks a crucial step to sell the Championship team, which has been under administration since October due to serious financial troubles. Preferred Bidder Chosen in […]
Industry
December 24, 2025
Dutch Gaming Regulator Braces for Significant Restructuring
The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) will undergo a significant internal transformation, reflecting the sharp evolution of the country’s gambling market and its associated risks in recent years. Starting from January 1, 2026, a new, streamlined governance model will centralize the regulator’s management structure, bolstering its focus on player protection, digital oversight, and enforcement. An Updated Leadership Structure […]
Industry
December 23, 2025
Russian Problem Gamblers Can Now Self-Exclude Thanks to New Law
Russia has accepted a new law that will see Russian citizens dealing with gambling addiction be able to voluntarily add themselves to a nationwide “self-prohibition” registry. This new measure extends beyond restricting entry to casinos and betting shops, introducing additional limits on how gambling companies are allowed to advertise. Russian Parliament Accepts New Self-Exclusion Law […]
Industry
December 23, 2025
Wazdan expands European footprint with Admiral.hr
Wazdan is wrapping up the year with another content deal, with just days left in 2025. The award-winning supplier has inked a fresh content alliance with Admiral.hr, a Croatia-based online casino brand, which is now strengthening its portfolio of games with a number of excellent games. Wazdan is bringing a selection of titles for its […]
Industry
December 23, 2025
Poland Rejects Bid to Hike Gambling Tax
In a year filled with news about more onerous regulation heaped on the regulated gambling industry, Poland is, surprisingly, a breath of fresh air, with the country’s President, Karol Narwocki, shooting down a legislative proposal to increase the gambling tax rate, and specifically the tax charged to players’ winnings. President Nawrocki Shoots Down Tax Increase […]
Sports
December 22, 2025
Rank Group Suffers $8.33M Payment Fraud in Spain
Rank Group’s shares have slid on the news that its Spanish operations and business unit have suffered a EUR 7.1 million ($8.33 million) payment fraud incident. Rank Group Suffers from a Payment Accident – Investigations Ongoing Presently, local police authorities are involved and investigating the accident with the company operating nine venues under the Enracha […]
Industry
December 22, 2025
Fenton Joins UK Levy Board as Gambling Harm Funding Debate Goes On
Kevin Fenton has joined the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) Gambling Levy Program Board. This group watches over how new legal funding for gambling-related harm gets spread across research, prevention, and treatment. He steps in at a tricky time. People keep looking at how facts are used and how free the new system […]
Industry
December 19, 2025
Greece Blocks 11,000 Illegal Gambling Websites
The Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) is on the offensive, with Greece’s gambling regulator issuing a blocking order for thousands of websites that are suspected of targeting local customers and offering them unregulated and potentially dangerous forms of online gambling. Offshore Gambling Is Eating into the Regulated Market The watchdog is responding to a surging unregulated […]
Industry
December 19, 2025
New Swiss Study on Gambling Behavior to be Conducted in 2026
Soon, an in-depth study on gambling behavior will begin in Switzerland. The goal of this research is to understand how the population that engages in gambling interacts with the regulated gambling market in Switzerland, as well as its impact on society. The period during which the study will be held has been announced by the […]
Casino
December 18, 2025
Reevo Launches with NetBet in Romania
Reevo has expanded its presence in Romania through a new commercial partnership with NetBet. The local platform will now feature games by the prominent studio and aggregator of third-party content, and bring a curated list of iGaming titles to local players. Reevo Explores Romanian iGaming Launch with NetBet Besides games, NetBet will also benefit from […]
