Business
March 4, 2026
Allwyn & Novibet Abandon Merger Due to Competition Concerns
Gaming entertainment giant Allwyn International has decided to withdraw its planned acquisition of Novibet’s parent company, Logflex MT Holding Limited, due to regulatory concerns. The decision follows recent feedback from the Greek competition regulator. Allwyn Sought to Acquire the Novibet Parent On March 4, Allwyn announced that the acquisition of a majority stake in Logflex […]
Industry
March 4, 2026
Nationwide Reports Rise in UK Betting Ahead of Major 2026 Sports Events
Fresh banking data has revealed a steady rise in betting activity across the UK, with the country’s highest-spending gamblers parting with hundreds of pounds each month as a packed sporting calendar looms. Two-Thirds of Respondents Plan to Bet More in 2026 Figures released by Nationwide Building Society show that the value of gambling payments made […]
Legal
March 2, 2026
Austrian Prosecutors Charge Former Novomatic Executives in Bribery Case
Austria’s top anti-corruption prosecutors have brought bribery charges against two leading figures in the country’s gaming industry. Johann Graf, founder and owner of Novomatic, and former chief executive Harald Neuman, along with Heinz-Christian Strache, vice-chancellor of the far-right Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ), have all been implicated in this growing scandal. The Two Executives Allegedly […]
Industry
March 2, 2026
UKGC Says It Cannot Tackle Big Corporations and Criminal Gangs Alone
The UKGC has commented on the growing threat of the gaming black market, expressing concerns about its capability to tackle some of the most dangerous black market actors. The regulatory body emphasized that its regulatory efforts have their limits and it cannot realistically tackle huge corporations and criminal gangs all by itself. Miller Praised the […]
Legal
February 27, 2026
Man Crashed His Car Into Several Others While Gambling on the Phone
A man from the UK, Jack Bentley, who was gambling on his phone while driving, collided with another vehicle, has been sentenced to prison. Police reported that the crash fractured the pelvis of a pregnant woman and forced doctors to perform an early delivery of her baby. Gambling Driver Sentenced to 28 Months in Prison […]
Blockchain
February 27, 2026
UKGC Eyes Crypto Payments Amid New Cryptoasset Regime Proposals
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is considering opportunities to use cryptocurrency for payments as Great Britain’s new rules on crypto could become a reality. As a result, the regulator discussed the matter with its Industry Forum, asking for opinions on the matter. UK Mulls Over Crypto Framework, UKGC Eyes Crypto Payments in Gaming Speaking at […]
Sports
February 26, 2026
Sports Bettors Start Throwing Racial Slurs in Wake of Lost Wagers
That sports gamblers get furious over lost wagers shouldn’t surprise anyone. But when lines are crossed, these same bettors need to be cut off. The Premier League’s 2025-2026 season has had several examples of racial abuse heaped on players of color, with sports gamblers resorting to racist slurs to vent their frustration. Sports Gamblers Who […]
Legal
February 25, 2026
Italy Cracks Down on Illegal Gaming, Raids Two Dens
Italian authorities have cracked down on an illegal gaming den tied to a Maltese gaming company as part of broader action against illegal gaming. The police also seized several illegal gaming machines from a separate location. Italian Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Gaming Dens According to recent reports, the police in the Italian province of […]
Prediction Markets
February 24, 2026
France Becomes Next European Country to Condemn Prediction Markets
In a LinkedIn post, France’s National Gaming Authority (ANJ) has issued an official warning regarding prediction markets, deeming them illegal gambling. ANJ Says Prediction Markets Sites Are Illegal Gambling The post opens by commenting on the success of prediction market platforms and their growth, particularly since the 2024 US presidential election. It stated that by […]
Industry
February 24, 2026
Entain Head Lambasts Premier League over Black Market Ties
Entain’s chief executive officer, Stella David, has commented on the new proposal to stop British sports teams from forming sponsorship deals with operators that are not legal in the country. She praised the proposal and critiqued Premier League teams for even forming such partnerships. The UK Mulls Over a Ban on Unlicensed Sponsorships in Sports […]
