Industry
December 31, 2025
Jethro Rostedt Faces Scrutiny for Alleged Twitch Gambling Ads
Finnish businessman and TV personality Jethro Rostedt might have to pay a big fine. Officials found that gambling content tied to his Twitch account stayed online even though they told him to take it down. Authorities Allege Twitch Gambling Marketing Continued Despite Rostedt Ban In December 2024, the National Police Board told Rostedt he could […]
Casino
December 31, 2025
Nearly 4,000 People Visited Casinos While Hospitalized, and Fraud is Suspected
A potential national healthcare fraud has been unearthed by the tax watchdog in Bulgaria, with 3,890 patients listed as admitted to hospitals discovered to have been gambling at casinos while supposedly undergoing treatment. Supposed Hospital Patients Were In Fact at Casinos, Gambling According to the National Revenue Service, or NAP for its Bulgarian acronym, the […]
Lottery
December 31, 2025
Lottery Blunder in Spanish Village Sees Almost $5M in Lost Winnings
An administrative mistake during a traditional Christmas lottery plunged the usually quiet Spanish mountain village of Villamanín into chaos, costing residents EUR 4 million (approximately $4.7 million) in lottery winnings. Small Spanish Village Plunged into Turmoil Following Christmas Lottery Error Located in the province of León in northwestern Spain, the village has fewer than 100 […]
Industry
December 30, 2025
Ukraine Issues 10 B2B Software Licenses, Revokes 7
Ukraine’s gambling regulator, PlayCity, has issued 10 B2B licenses to software providers for the gambling companies, while revoking licenses of seven companies in the same stride, as the watchdog seeks to strengthen local safeguards and ensure that the licensed market continues to thrive. PlayCity Continues to Reform the Gambling Industry In a recent interview with […]
Industry
December 29, 2025
Gambling Companies Spent Over $6M in Ads on TfL Since Mayor’s Ban Promise
Banning gambling ads from London’s public transportation network (TfL) was a big part of Mayor Sadiq Khan’s pre-electoral promises from several years ago. However, despite this, gambling companies have spent well over $6 million on ads since then. London Mayor Still Hasn’t Put an End to Gambling Ads in TfL Despite the mayor’s 2021 pledge […]
Industry
December 29, 2025
BBC: 50% of Gambling Centers Are Found in the Most Deprived Areas
A new report by the BBC is wrapping up the year on a worrying note, with gambling centers across the United Kingdom increasingly appearing in deprived and disadvantaged areas. This is hardly the first time such concerns have been raised. Adult Gaming Centers Proliferate at Expense of Society, BBC Argues Called “adult gaming centers,” these […]
Sports
December 29, 2025
James Bord Consortium Leads Sheffield Wednesday Takeover Bid
Sheffield Wednesday’s ongoing ownership crisis has moved toward a solution after a group led by James Bord, a former poker professional, became the club’s top choice as buyer. This decision marks a crucial step to sell the Championship team, which has been under administration since October due to serious financial troubles. Preferred Bidder Chosen in […]
Industry
December 24, 2025
Dutch Gaming Regulator Braces for Significant Restructuring
The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) will undergo a significant internal transformation, reflecting the sharp evolution of the country’s gambling market and its associated risks in recent years. Starting from January 1, 2026, a new, streamlined governance model will centralize the regulator’s management structure, bolstering its focus on player protection, digital oversight, and enforcement. An Updated Leadership Structure […]
Industry
December 23, 2025
Russian Problem Gamblers Can Now Self-Exclude Thanks to New Law
Russia has accepted a new law that will see Russian citizens dealing with gambling addiction be able to voluntarily add themselves to a nationwide “self-prohibition” registry. This new measure extends beyond restricting entry to casinos and betting shops, introducing additional limits on how gambling companies are allowed to advertise. Russian Parliament Accepts New Self-Exclusion Law […]
Industry
December 23, 2025
Wazdan expands European footprint with Admiral.hr
Wazdan is wrapping up the year with another content deal, with just days left in 2025. The award-winning supplier has inked a fresh content alliance with Admiral.hr, a Croatia-based online casino brand, which is now strengthening its portfolio of games with a number of excellent games. Wazdan is bringing a selection of titles for its […]
