Industry
May 11, 2026
BGC: Illegal Gambling Market in the UK Surges to GBP 16.6 Billion
The scale of illegal gambling in the UK has reached a new high. According to new research carried out by H2 Gambling Capital and shared by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), offshore betting has grown from around GBP 5 billion ($6.79 billion) in 2019 to GBP 16.6 billion ($22.5 billion). 3x Higher Than 2019 […]
Industry
May 7, 2026
UKGC on the Lookout for Head of Illegal Markets
The United Kingdom’s Gaming Commission (UKGC) announced that it is looking for a head of illegal markets. This comes as Great Britain continues to face increasing pressures from illegal gambling operators. The Head of Illegal Markets Will Assist in Combating Illegal Gambling The UK regulator described the position as a full-time job with a salary […]
Industry
May 5, 2026
Norsk Rikstoto Under Investigation After Glitch Led to 23,000 Unpaid Bets
Norsk Rikstoto, Norway’s state-owned horse racing betting operator, is being investigated by the Norwegian Gambling Authority (Lotteritilsynet) after a system malfunction enabled thousands of bets to be placed without payment in two separate incidents earlier this year. Why Is Norsk Rikstoto Being Investigated? The incident, first reported by Trav-og Galopp-Nytt, took place between February 3 […]
Industry
May 5, 2026
The Netherlands Mulls Over Further Gambling Ad Restrictions
The Netherlands is eyeing potential restrictions on gambling ads after officials acknowledged that the current measures might be insufficient. However, critics said that further restrictions would benefit black market operators while making the regulated industry less competitive. Lawmakers Acknowledged Self-Exclusion Shortcomings The Netherlands previously outlawed untargeted gambling ads, but some lawmakers believe that they must […]
Casino
May 4, 2026
Firms Shut Down Black Market Gambling Network Ahead of Report
UK-focused offshore gambling giant dismantles major corporate entities days before new probe report is released, sparking renewed concerns over accountability and regulatory gaps. Black Market Betting Network Dissolves Key Companies Before Investigative Report The results, due to be published by GAMRS and Deal Me Out, examine a group that has been widely linked to brands […]
Legal
April 28, 2026
Flutter’s Sky Betting and Gaming Wins Key Appeal in UK Court
Flutter Entertainment has achieved a major legal victory in the UK after the Court of Appeal overturned a High Court ruling against its subsidiary, Sky Betting and Gaming. The case known as RTM v Bonne Terre Ltd involves a problem gambler who claims that the operator used his personal data to target him with marketing […]
Industry
April 28, 2026
KSA Warns Holland Casino Online & Vbet over Unauthorized Own Goal Bets
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) has warned two operators over certain betting products that carry an increased risk of match-fixing. In this case, these included bets related to own goals. The Two Operators Took Down the Unauthorized Bets In its announcement, the KSA said that Holland Casino Online and Vbet had been offering bets on […]
Industry
April 26, 2026
Finland’s Gambling Ad Market Set to Become Second Largest – Strict New Rules Define the Race
With 24 operators already in the application queue for Finland’s first private B2C gambling licenses, as reported by Helsingin Sanomat in March 2026, the country’s media and advertising industries are bracing for a significant structural shift ahead of the July 2027 market opening. According to Anna-Riikka Hovi-Taunila, CEO of Omnicom Media Group Finland, advertising for […]
Legal
April 24, 2026
EU Legal Opinion Questions Malta’s Gaming Law Shield
A senior legal adviser to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has cast doubt on a controversial Maltese gaming provision, while also suggesting that the case brought before the court may not be suitable for review. Austrian Case on Malta’s Bill 55 Deemed Inadmissible In an opinion delivered on 23 April 2026, […]
Industry
April 23, 2026
UK Lawmakers Push for Sweeping Gambling Ad Restrictions
The UK government is facing increasing pressure to re-examine its gambling advertising regulations, as lawmakers and campaigners are pushing for new measures that could dramatically reduce the industry’s visibility. A new report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Gambling Reform, in collaboration with Peers for Gambling Reform (PGR), argues that current safeguards are no […]
