Industry
February 3, 2026
British Lottery Winner Turns $3.3M into $400M Drug Empire
In Britain, a Windfall lottery winner has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after he was found guilty of manufacturing and distributing counterfeit medications, which he had funded with his GBP 2.4 million ($3.3 million) winnings. 80-year-old John Eric Spiby, who runs a long rap sheet, headquartered his drug business in Northwest England. According […]
Casino
February 2, 2026
Russian Court Jails Illegal Casino Network Members
Reports of a sudden increase in the number of gambling-related crimes in Russia’s Far East got fresh backing following the sentences issued by a Vladivostok court to 16 people tied to an illegal casino network that had been allegedly operating for years in the region’s Integrated Entertainment Zone (IEZ). The latter is a special leisure […]
Casino
January 29, 2026
Russian Orthodox Top Brass Says Putin Shouldn’t Legalize Online Gambling
The Russian Orthodox Church has a patchy record, and that is putting it mildly. Yet, the church took the expected position ofthe moral high ground in criticizing a minister who recently pitched a legislation seeking to legalize online gambling in occupied Ukrainian territories, and Russia specifically. Tis Not Not Holy Finance Minister Anton Siluanov recently […]
Industry
January 28, 2026
Entain Withdraws Long-Standing Cheltenham Festival Sponsorships Due to Tax Hurdles
Britain’s recent gaming tax changes continue to rock the gambling sector, forcing companies to adapt in a variety of ways, including dropping some of their partnership agreements. One of the most recent developments saw Entain withdraw its Coral brand’s sponsorship of The Coral Cup, a part of the Cheltenham Festival. The Tax and Statutory Levy […]
Legal
January 28, 2026
Austria Refuses to Categorize Loot Boxes as Gambling
A few weeks after Poland proposed categorizing video game loot boxes as gambling, Austria’s Supreme Court rejected a player’s attempt to recuperate their losses, saying that such products do not constitute gambling. Loot Boxes Still in the Spotlight Loot boxes have been one of the hot topics of the video gaming and gambling industries for […]
Industry
January 28, 2026
UK Plans to Boost Gambling Regulator Fees as Budget Tightens
The UK government has started asking the public what they think about raising the fees that gambling companies pay for licenses. This move aims to help the UK Gambling Commission stay afloat as it costs more to regulate the industry. New UK Consultation Outlines Tiered Gambling Licence Fee Increases The Department for Culture, Media and […]
Industry
January 27, 2026
Irish Study Links Childhood Gambling to Adult Addiction
An increasing body of evidence shows that initial gambling experiences may leave lasting marks throughout a person’s life. A new Irish study shows that children who experience gambling face higher chances of developing gambling addiction problems later in life. These results are increasingly concerning, given the increasing exposure of children to gambling content. Early Exposure […]
Business
January 27, 2026
Evoke Posts Q4 2025 Results, Continues Strategic Review
International gaming giant evoke has published its financial report for the final quarter of 2025 (Q4), reporting stable casino performance that was partially offset by weaker betting results. The company also confirmed that it is still evaluating a range of options to maximize shareholder value. The Company’s Fourth-Quarter Performance Was Strong In its report, evoke, […]
Casino
January 27, 2026
Galaxy Gaming Debuts First Monopoly Progressive Table Games in the UK
Galaxy Gaming has expanded its Monopoly Table Games Progressive to the United Kingdom with a new launch of its flagship titles across several premier casino venues. As a result, the company’s Monopoly Blackjack Progressive is now available at the Park Lane Club, Empire Casino, The Sportsman Casino, and Metropolitan Mayfair, bringing a distinct strain of […]
Legal
January 27, 2026
Drug Lord Allegedly Had Man Doused with Acid for Stealing, Gambling $164K
Ten people are currently on trial after a man was doused in acid at his own home, which resulted in his death, allegedly for not paying back a drug lord. Before succumbing to his injuries, 38-year-old Danny Cahalane revealed that he owed GBP 120,000 ($164,051) to a Dubai Crime boss known as “Frost”. Frost’s real […]
