Industry
March 27, 2025
Football Pools Pays $485,000 Charge for AML Failures
Football Pools Limited was charged £375,000 ($485,000) by the UK Gambling Commission for failing to meet anti-money laundering and social responsibility standards between September 2022 and August 2023. The Company Agreed to Pay $485,000 for Its Shortcomings Football Pools Limited, one of the oldest legacy betting companies in the UK, has been charged £375,000 (around […]
Industry
March 27, 2025
Lady Gaga, Chris Brown to Perform in Vegas as Part of New Tours
Lady Gaga and Chris Brown, two of America’s biggest celebrities when it comes to music, have unveiled new tours several hours from one another. Both performers confirmed that they will hold shows in Las Vegas, providing locals with a chance to take part in dazzling spectacles. Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball Tour Will Begin in Vegas […]
Industry
March 27, 2025
KSA Warns Online Casino over Unavailable Customer Service
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) announced that it warned an operator about a customer service violation. According to the regulator, the gambling company’s customer service was not available at all, which constitutes a violation of the Netherlands’ gambling rules. As a result, the operator risks a penalty if the mistake isn’t rectified. Customer Service Was […]
Business
March 27, 2025
The Netherlands Records €1BN Record-Smashing Gambling Tax
As per information from Statistics Netherlands (Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek, CBS), the body in charge of publishing “reliable and consistent statistical information” that responds to the demands of society, collected revenue from gambling taxes smashed all records in 2024 in the Netherlands, reaching an unprecedented €1 billion ($1,07 billion). The impressive figure was mainly […]
Industry
March 27, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Overhauls Rules on Promotions
Close to two years after the release of the White Paper following the review of the Gambling Act 2005, the Gambling Commission, the UK’s gambling regulator, continues to change the market rules with a goal of reducing harm and ensuring the regulations fit the digital age. In one such effort, new rules for gambling promotions […]
Poker
March 26, 2025
UK Sanctions PokerStars over Irresponsible Instagram Advertisement
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has officially condemned Stars Interactive, the company behind PokerStars, for a “socially irresponsible” Instagram advertisement featuring social media influencers. The ruling reinforces the ASA’s commitment to maintaining strict advertising standards in the gambling industry, ensuring users remain safe from reckless or misleading gambling promotions. Influencers Boasted About the Ease […]
Business
March 26, 2025
YourTopCasino Launches in the UK with an Emphasis on Responsible Gambling
YourTopCasino, a new UK-focused affiliate platform committed to supporting easier, safer, and more informed player decision-making in the online casino sector, has announced its official launch. With a team of experienced iGaming professionals at the helm, the casino and sportsbook comparison service seeks to encourage player agency while placing significant emphasis on safe and responsible […]
Industry
March 26, 2025
Tube Gambling Ads Ban Delay Sparks Criticism in London
London’s mayor, Sir Sadiq Khan, is reportedly facing criticism after an unfulfilled promise regarding a ban of gambling ads from the city’s Tube. The criticism comes some four years after his 2021 re-election manifesto suggested a ban on gambling and betting ads from London’s subway network. Mayor Accused of “Backtracking” TfF’s Gambling Ads Ban At […]
Sports
March 26, 2025
Gambling Sponsorships Are Growing More Influential in European Soccer
A new study conducted by Investigate Europe shows that betting companies have a strong influence on European soccer, with about two-thirds of top teams having financial connections to the gambling sector. This research points out how much soccer now depends on money from betting amid increased concerns about gambling addiction and governments trying to limit […]
Industry
March 26, 2025
Gordon Moody’s Awareness Day Leads the Fight Against Gambling Harm
Gordon Moody has unveiled International Gambling Harms Awareness Day 2025, scheduled for Wednesday, March 26. This worldwide event aims to highlight the often-ignored impacts of gambling addiction, including its emotional, financial, and social consequences. Gordon Moody’s Campaign Seeks to End Stigma and Provide Support for Gambling Harm Victims The campaign, with the theme #BehindTheBet, strives […]
