Industry
July 7, 2025
EGBA Is Set to Change Anti-Money Laundering Guidelines
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) is set to introduce an updated version of its anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines in 2026, building on insights gained from the submission and review of its second annual AML report. EGBA to Update Anti-Money Laundering Guidelines Next Year Originally published in March 2023, the guidelines offer practical, sector-specific […]
Industry
July 7, 2025
Bulgarian Psychologist Says Ads Encourage Minors to Gamble
Bulgarian psychologist Desislava Bezinska has spoken on the country’s struggles with problem gambling. Among other things, she addressed the prevalence of untargeted ads and the damage that gambling harm causes. Bulgaria’s Gambling Problems Started with COVID In an interview with Bulgarian news outlet Capital, Bezinska talked about her experience with people suffering from gambling addiction. […]
Industry
July 6, 2025
Isle of Man GSC Fines Celton Manx for AML Violations
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) announced that it has penalized Celton Manx Limited due to AML failings. Due to the severity of the violations, the operator will have to pay a significant fine. The GSC Uncovered Systemic Violations According to the announcement, the GSC, which is tasked with protecting the Isle of […]
Industry
July 3, 2025
ESRI Study Says Free Bets Increase Risk of Harmful Gambling Behavior
According to a new study by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI), offering free bets encourages gamblers to spend more money, suffer greater losses, and make poor decisions. ESRI Study Finds Correlation Between Free Bets and Harmful Gambling Behavior Funded by the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland, which was established earlier this year, the ESRI […]
Sports
July 3, 2025
FC Bayern Inks Landmark Multi-Year Sponsorship Deal with Betano
FC Bayern Munich has signed a milestone sponsorship agreement with Betano, the flagship sportsbook brand of Kaizen Gaming. The deal announced this week makes Betano an Official Sponsor of the club through the 2027/28 season, marking one of the most high-profile commercial partnerships in recent European soccer history. Kaizen Gaming Remains Set on Global Expansion […]
Sports
July 3, 2025
BHA Asks British Industry Stakeholders to Axe the Racing Tax
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has firmly opposed the government’s proposal to increase the tax on the sport. The authority has urged industry stakeholders to join a collective lobby to reject the proposal. The UK Is Considering a Higher Tax for Racing In an official release, the BHA said that it is preparing to launch […]
Industry
July 3, 2025
UKGC Fines Fafabet Parent for AML and T&C Violations
Taichi Tech Limited’s Fafabet brand has found itself under fire in the UK as the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) accused the operator of regulatory failures. In addition to paying a fine, the gaming company will be required to engage the services of a third-party auditor. Fafabet’s Terms Were Unclear Upon investigating the company, the UKGC […]
Industry
July 2, 2025
KSA Fines YouTuber LeftlanePapi Due to New Gambling Content Rules
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) announced on July 2 that it has imposed a fine on YouTuber LeftlanePapi for repeatedly promoting and engaging in illegal online gambling through his channel, which has over 53,000 subscribers. LeftlanePapi Fined by the KSA Investigation into the YouTuber started back in April when the KSA reviewed a YouTube video in […]
Industry
July 2, 2025
ASA Upholds Ruling Against LEBOM over Irresponsible Gambling Ads
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) upheld two complaints against LEBOM Ltd regarding the company’s paid-for social media ads for its peer-to-peer sports betting app. The ruling reinforces the regulator’s strict stance on gambling and alcohol in marketing, particularly when promotional materials appear to glorify risky behavior, potentially harming consumers. Problematic Elements Could Lead to […]
Industry
July 2, 2025
NOVOMATIC Secures French Foothold with Vikings Casinos Acquisition
Austrian gambling technology giant NOVOMATIC has finalized the acquisition of Vikings Casinos, a long-established French casino operator with a strong footprint across the country. The deal, which cleared all regulatory and licensing requirements in France, grants NOVOMATIC direct access to one of Europe’s most highly regulated gambling markets and opens up significant strategic opportunities. The […]
