Industry
October 21, 2025
Veikkaus Prepares for Dozens of Job Cuts Ahead of Upcoming Gambling Reform
Finland’s state-owned gambling operator, Veikkaus, is preparing for job reductions in 2027 as it implements major organizational changes in anticipation of the country’s shift to a multi-license gambling system next year. Veikkaus Reveals Dozens of Job Places May Be In Danger In an update released on 20 October, Veikkaus announced it expects up to 31 […]
Industry
October 20, 2025
Swiss Gambling Regulator Files Criminal Complaint Against FIFA
Gespa, the Swiss Gambling Supervisory Authority, has filed a criminal complaint against FIFA’s blockchain-based NFT platform, FIFA Collect, alleging it engages in illegal gambling activities through the proliferation and tradability of its digital tokens. FIFA Under Legal Fire from Gespa Gespa reported it became aware of the platform in early October 2025 and determined that […]
Sports
October 20, 2025
Non-League Footballer Receives Highest Ever Fine For Illegal Betting
A new record has been set for the highest ever fine received by a non-league football player. James Byrne, a semi-professional midfielder in the tier-eight club Portishead, has been fined £48,388 ($65,010) for illegal betting. An investigation by the English FA has revealed that Byrne had been betting and breaking the FA guidelines, which prohibit […]
Industry
October 17, 2025
KSA to Issue Partial Tax Refunds to Operators Affected by COVID
Although the worst of COVID has passed, the aftereffect of the pandemic continues to lurk. With that in mind, the Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), announced that operators who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to apply for tax relief. KSA Unveils Partial Refunds for Affected Licensees In its latest announcement, the […]
Legal
October 17, 2025
European Commission Rules in EGBA’s Favor in Netherlands State Aid Case
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), a Brussels-based trade association representing the regulated gaming industry, announced that the European Commission has dismissed an appeal by the Netherlands in a state aid case concerning the extension of monopoly licenses. The Netherlands Reissued Licenses without a Competitive Process For context, in 2014, the Netherlands, which at […]
Casino
October 17, 2025
French Authorities Bust $1.2B Illegal Gambling Ring
Authorities in France have dismantled what could be one of the largest gambling rings in the world. The criminal enterprise was exclusively focused on online gambling, and it is estimated at $1.2 billion. This is the number of bets the organization has accepted since it was introduced in 2021, operating through a network of online […]
Casino
October 17, 2025
Professionals in Russia’s Gambling Industry Pushing For New Gambling Zone
In Russia, the areas where one is permitted to gamble are exceptionally few. The only 4 zones in the country where it’s allowed for casinos to function are each located in a different region. They are as follows: Siberian Coin in Altai Republic, Yantarnaya in Kaliningrad Oblast, Krasnaya Polyana, and Primorie in Artyom in Primorsky […]
Legal
October 16, 2025
UK Arrests Man Believed to Be Tied to Rory Campbell’s Betting Scheme
The United Kingdom has arrested an individual believed to have ties to a GBP 8 million sports betting scheme. While the man remained unnamed, officials noted that he might have participated in fraud related to the matter. The Man Was Released on Bail The man in question was described as a 37-year-old man, whose name […]
Industry
October 16, 2025
ASA’s CAP and BCAP Introduce Guidance Updates to Protect Minors
The United Kingdom’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) announced that its Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) have updated their guidance to protect minors from the negative impact of gambling and lottery advertising. ASA Unveiled a Series of Guideline Updates The ASA clarified that, in 2022, the two committees […]
Lottery
October 16, 2025
Lotteritilsynet Upholds $993K Fine Against Norsk Tipping
The Norwegian Gambling and Foundation Authority (Lotteritilsynet) has upheld a NOK 10 million ($993,080) fine against Norwegian lottery operator Norsk Tipping. The financial penalty is due to earlier errors related to a Eurojackpot lottery draw from earlier this year. Norsk Tipping to Pay $993K for Lottery Failings In June 2025, Norsk Tipping experienced a serious […]
