Legal
November 19, 2025
Evoke Faces Fresh Scrutiny in Austria as CEO Named in Private Criminal Complaint
Evoke plc and some of its top executives face renewed scrutiny, this time in Austria, where the company’s CEO, Per Widerström, has been named in a private criminal complaint related to a dispute over historic gambling losses. The case, brought by an Austrian physician, was filed with the Vienna Public Prosecutor’s Office on November 13 […]
Industry
November 19, 2025
Austria Is on the Verge of a Significant Gambling Reform
Austria is set to unveil a long-awaited online gambling bill following an agreement on key regulatory issues between the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) and the Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ). A draft of the legislation is expected to enter political debate in the coming weeks, with implementation planned for the latter part of the […]
Business
November 19, 2025
Sky Bet’s Relocation to Malta Sparks Scrutiny
Flutter-owned UK operator Sky Bet has relocated its HQ to Malta, potentially saving it millions of pounds in taxes. The relocation was announced earlier this year alongside plans for layoffs. Sky Bet Relocates HQ to Malta The relocation of Sky Bet’s HQ to Malta was announced to employees in June, when the company warned […]
Industry
November 19, 2025
AUSTRAC Warns Payment Providers over Child Abuse Payments
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) announced that it has warned online payment providers over recent suspicions of payments for child sexual exploitation. The body has therefore asked payment companies to tighten their controls and remain vigilant. AUSTRAC Identified Risky Payments In a letter to the online payment platforms sector, the AUSTRAC explained […]
Sports
November 18, 2025
US Senate Launches Probe into MLB’s Fraud Monitoring Processes Following Scandal
The Major League Baseball ecosystem was shaken by news of a high-profile corruption scandal involving two Cleveland Guardians pitchers who are said to have rigged games for years. In light of this shocking revelation, the US Senate has launched a probe into the broader league to determine how the corruption went unnoticed for two years. […]
Industry
November 17, 2025
Kansspelautoriteit Wins Bronze Effie for Social Impact Campaign
For its “Pak je leven weer op, neem een gokstop” (Get Your Life Back, Stop Gambling) campaign, developed alongside FCB Amsterdam, the Netherlands Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit or simply KSA) has been honored with a bronze Effie Award in the social category for delivering a powerful message about responsible gambling. Kansspelautoriteit Wins Bronze Effie Award The Effie […]
Industry
November 13, 2025
Turkey’s National Lottery Office Backs Erdoğan’s War on Illegal Gambling
Turkey’s national lottery office, the Milli Piyango İdaresi (MPİ), has officially demonstrated its support for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s campaign against illegal gambling as the country is still reeling from betting scandals. MPİ Issues an Official Statement Supporting the President’s Efforts Earlier this week, MPI Chairman and General Manager Ekrem Candan submitted a dossier […]
Industry
November 13, 2025
ACMA Puts 9 More Offshore Gambling Sites on Chopping Block
The Australian Communications and Media Authority’s (ACMA) crusade against offshore gambling has continued with a new ban wave. Only two weeks after blocking several websites, the regulator has returned with 9 more blocks. The ACMA Has Requested ISPs to Block 9 More Websites In its official announcement, the ACMA confirmed that it has issued a […]
Industry
November 13, 2025
UKGC Says 49% of 11 to 17-Year-Olds Have Experienced Gambling
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published its latest Young People and Gambling Report. The 2025 edition of the study suggests that a significant portion of minors have engaged in gambling in the past 12 months. The Study Suggests an Increase in Participation Young People and Gambling is an annual study on younger people’s interaction […]
Industry
November 12, 2025
Brazil Introduces Sweeping Player Self-Exclusion Update
The Brazilian Ministry of Finance has made another milestone step toward responsible gambling oversight, unveiling new detailed regulations for the country’s national self-exclusion system. The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) announced this update on November 10, praising it as another step in Brazil’s comprehensive gambling regulation overhaul. Bettors Will Have Increased Control The new […]
