Sports
September 25, 2025
Minnesota Vikings vs Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Odds, Picks, and Preview
Both the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings have had relative success in the new NFL season, with the teams now sitting tied at 2 victories and 1 loss each. Most of Pittsburgh’s victories have been hard-fought nail-biters, especially the one against the Jets, which saw the Steelers clinch a 2-point victory. At the same […]
Business
September 24, 2025
Yolo Group Cuts 280 Jobs as Part of Major Strategic Overhaul
Prominent crypto-focused gaming and technology operator Yolo Group has confirmed it will lay off 280 employees in Estonia as part of a sweeping restructuring plan to consolidate its operations, as the company shifts its focus exclusively to regulated markets. Founder Tim Heath was adamant that such a move would create new opportunities and help Yolo […]
Industry
September 23, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Sees Increased Legal Costs, Climbing to $19M in 1 Year
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission has increased spending by GBP 14.4 million (approximately $19.4 million) over the last year due to a sharp spike in legal spending, related to several lawsuits. The one with media mogul Richard Desmond is to blame for the bulk of these expenses. Desmond’s Lawsuit Triggers Spike in UKGC Legal Spending […]
Industry
September 23, 2025
Charity Closes After Addicted Finance Officer Steals for Gambling
Gateshead Access Panel, a North East charity that supported disabled people and their carers with funding applications, training opportunities, and the management of carers’ wages and tax contributions, was forced to shut down after its finance officer repeatedly stole from its accounts to fuel a gambling addiction. He Siphoned Money to Gamble Newcastle Crown Court […]
Legal
September 22, 2025
HMRC Triumphs in Free Spins Tax Dispute, Raising Pressure on UK Operators
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has secured a significant victory in its ongoing campaign to tighten compliance in the online gaming sector, as a recent tribunal ruling reaffirmed that free spins awarded as part of promotional offers are subject to remote gaming duty (RGD). While free spins have long caused friction between operators and regulators, […]
Industry
September 22, 2025
Sweden Fines 3 Providers That Powered Unlicensed Operators
The Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s gambling regulator, has issued fines to three separate companies that provided gaming software to unlicensed operators. These included EGT Digital Gaming, Quickspinn, and Kalamba Games. Kalamba Games Was Sanctioned As reported by the authority, Kalamba Games Limited received a warning paired with a penalty fee for providing software to operators that lacked […]
Industry
September 19, 2025
UKGC to Close Advisory Board for Safer Gambling
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced the imminent closure of the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG). The regulator emphasized that this follows the completion of the board’s original remit. UKGC to Move to New Arrangements For context, the ABSG was created to oversee the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms and provide constructive criticism. […]
Industry
September 18, 2025
ASA Under Fire over Failure to Act on Gambling Content Marketing
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) faces renewed scrutiny from Peers for Gambling Reform (PGR), which has accused the watchdog of failing to tackle gambling advertising on social media. In a scathing letter sent to ministers and regulators on 11 September, the group accused the ASA of repeatedly delaying action on “content marketing.” This online promotional […]
Business
September 18, 2025
Macbet Pulls Betting on Arena Racing Tracks over Data Fee Dispute
Independent bookmaker Macbet has announced it will no longer offer its customers the ability to bet on Arena Racing Company (ARC) tracks. The company motivated its decision by ARC’s shift to a turnover-based data charging model. This decision, announced via Macbet’s social media channels, aligns with broader unrest among the horse racing industry following the […]
Industry
September 18, 2025
EGBA Asks Delegates to OK Landmark European Safer Gambling Standard
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has encouraged the adoption of a landmark European standard on markets of harm in online gambling. The initiative seeks to align Europe’s safer gambling efforts and prevent more gambling-related harm. EGBA Seeks to Create List of Universal Harm Markers In its latest announcement, the EGBA said that it […]
