Sports
May 21, 2025
Germany vs. Portugal 2025 Nations League Odds, Time, and Prediction
It’s time for the 2025 UEFA Nations League Finals! The tournament will take place in Germany in the first week of June, with four teams competing for the trophy – Spain, France, Portugal, and Germany. The first game of the tournament is Germany vs. Portugal, which is the one we’ll preview in this post. Germany […]
Sports
May 21, 2025
Gambling Firms Shielded by Secret Regulatory Agreements
Over the past five years, the UK Gambling Commission has quietly placed 38 betting companies under special measures, a confidential process that keeps the names of these firms under wraps. This approach allows betting operators to sidestep formal penalties by agreeing to donate profits made from regulatory breaches to charity. The “Protective Bubbles” Since 2020, […]
Casino
May 21, 2025
Irish Teens Drink Less, Game and Gamble More, Says ESPAD
Over the last 30 years, Irish teens have been drinking, smoking, and using cannabis far less than they did in the 1990s, marking a dramatic shift backed by a new European study. However, while those numbers are falling, there’s a growing concern: more and more teens are getting involved in gambling and gaming. ESPAD Surveyed […]
Lottery
May 19, 2025
IGT to Be Recommended for the Next Italian Lotto License
Gambling giant International Game Technology (IGT) said that it is poised to reobtain its Italian Lotto concession, potentially spelling bad news for Flutter, which had challenged IGT for the license. Judging Commission to Recommend LottoItalia to the ADM On May 19, IGT announced that the Judging Commission had completed its analysis of the technical and […]
Industry
May 16, 2025
Gambling Cited as Major Reason for Bulgaria to Adopt the Euro
Bulgaria is currently debating entering the Eurozone, and this week, some influential politicians have cited gambling as one more reason to go forth with plans of adopting the Euro. Officials Point to Gambling As a Reason to Adopt the Euro Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov highlighted the importance of Eurozone membership in combating the country’s […]
Industry
May 16, 2025
TGP Europe Opts to Exit the UK Instead of Paying $4.4M Fine
TGP Europe, the name behind several English Premier League (EPL) sponsorships, has opted to forfeit its UK license instead of paying a huge AML-related fine. This decision could put its many contracted teams in trouble. TGP Europe Has Deals with Several Soccer Clubs TGP Europe is the company behind several betting brands that struck major […]
Legal
May 16, 2025
Spreadex Gets £2M Fine for Breaking AML and Player Safety Rules
The UK gambling company Spreadex Limited now faces a fine of over £2 million ($2.7 million). This comes after they failed to follow rules about stopping money laundering and keeping players safe. The Gambling Commission looked into the company and found big issues between September 2022 and November 2023. Gambling Regulator Flags Spreadex for Inadequate […]
Business
May 15, 2025
Entain Faces New Investor Lawsuit Amid Ongoing Legal Woes
Entain, the global betting powerhouse behind brands like Ladbrokes and Coral, is facing fresh legal pressure from a group of major institutional investors. Financial Market-Related Claim, “at a Very Early Stage” The claim, recently filed with London’s High Court, is being led by U.S. law firm Morgan, Lewis & Bockius and involves firms such as […]
Casino
May 15, 2025
Round-the-clock Gambling Center Coming to Worksop
A new round-the-clock gambling center is arriving in Worksop, the United Kingdom, with the company behind it – Applicant Champion Gaming Ltd – winning the approval of local authorities to introduce the venue and launch it in the near future. Final plans have yet to be approved, but this is expected to pass without administrative […]
Casino
May 15, 2025
Celton Manx Gives Up Isle of Man eGaming Licence as Regulations Change
Celton Manx, an eGaming operator with a long history on the Isle of Man, has given up its online gambling licence. This move signals big changes in the island’s gaming industry. GSC Confirms Celton Manx Licence Surrender as Regulator Faces Revenue Shortfall The company, which runs the sports betting sites SBOBet and SBOtop worldwide, gave […]
