Casino
November 6, 2025
Miss Universe Pageant in Thailand Targeted Over Online Casino Ties
As Thailand has sent a clear sign that it won’t be adopting casino resorts in a hurry, the country is now cracking down on prominent organizations that are said to have ties to online casinos. One such is the Miss Universe 2025 beauty pageant, which investigators allege has been promoting illegal online casinos. According to […]
Casino
November 6, 2025
CT Interactive Expands Reach in Europe with Tipos.sk Deal
The Bulgarian iGaming operator has strengthened its European preference through a deal with Tipos.sk, a Slovakian betting and gaming brand. Thanks to this collaboration, CT Interactive is delivering its rich portfolio and library of player-favorite and worthwhile games and products. Among the titles that are now available to Tipos.sk are such options as 20 Mega […]
Industry
November 5, 2025
Opposition Criticizes Labor MPs’ Support for Tax Raise on Gambling Companies
In a petition backed by over 100 Labor MPs, Rachel Reeves, the United Kingdom’s Chancellor of the Exchequer (effectively the government’s chief financial minister) has been asked to raise taxes on gambling companies. The idea is to use the extra revenue to lift benefit restrictions on families with more than two children. However, the proposition […]
Industry
November 5, 2025
UKGC Penalizes NetBet over AML & Social Responsibility Breaches
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that it has issued a GBP 650,000 penalty to NetBet Enterprises Limited due to anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility failures. The money from the settlement will be redirected to socially responsible causes. NetBet Failed to Meet the UK’s Regulatory Standards In its announcement, the UKGC said that NetBet […]
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 […]
