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The Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s Gambling Authority, appears to be delving deeper into illegal gambling services on live-streaming platforms by stopping various ‘influencers’ from promoting them.
This is part of a spring investigation from the regulator that looked specifically at online personalities that “used their online platforms to promote illegal gambling.”
In response to finding the...
English Premier League soccer club West Ham United has reportedly signed a new shirt sponsorship deal with BoyleSports.
Now, you may be thinking that this is a fairly regular occurrence, but the story is very notable for two reasons.
Firstly, English clubs will be prohibited from front-of-shirt sponsorship deals with gambling firms from the start of the 2026/27 season, and also, the club has an...
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has announced plans to repeal an EU requirement to remove references to its ODR Platform.
The MGA has confirmed it will repeal Article 13 of its Alternative Dispute Resolution Directive (Directive 5 of 2018), effective from 20 July 2025. This provides for the discontinuation of the Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform, in line with the adoption of Regulation (...
Macau legislator Ron Lam delivered a pointed pre-agenda speech at the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday (June 11), renewing his call for the government to reduce the number of foreign casino workers employed by gaming concessionaires. His comments were sparked by the recent news that all 11 of Macau’s remaining satellite casinos, along with three slot parlors, the SJM, Galaxy and Melco, are set...
Pro poker player Jason Koon has made it into third on the all-time money list with his latest $50,000 high-roller win.
This comes as Koon wins the biggest prize of the summer so far, a whopping $1,968,927 payout on the $50,000 game. He came out on top of 171 entries in the game, claiming his second World Series of Poker bracelet.
Among those 171 competitors, Koon went up against long-term friends...
Ontario resident Nathan Adams won a six-figure payout on his very first spin at an online casino.
While playing at the Betty online casino, Ontario resident Nathan Adams took his first spin – and won $400,000. The game in question was the Fire Stampede slot game, a five-by-five grid play that moves from left to right and features a special sixth reel which can bring in extra prizes.
Although...
Blaming increasing costs and regulatory pressure, betting giant Flutter has announced that 250 jobs are set to be cut in the British city of Leeds.
Owner of Paddy Power and Betfair Flutter has confirmed that it has entered into a consultation with a number of colleagues on job cuts, estimating that around 250 jobs will be cut. A statement from the company said that the decision was made due to...
A damning audit from the NSW Auditor-General has revealed that the state is falling short when it comes to tackling the harm caused by poker machines, despite laws that are supposed to prioritize harm minimization.
The performance report, released on Thursday (June 12), concludes that “the Department and ILGA regulate gaming machines in a structured and consistent manner but are not supporting...
Crypto casino Playbet.io is set to partner up with British rapper Dizzee Rascal as its new brand ambassador.
Known for 2010 hits like ‘Dance wiv Me’ and ‘Bonkers’ and more recent grime albums, Playbet.io has announced Dizzee Rascal as its new brand ambassador. The partnership will include exclusive branded content and live streams featuring the British rapper.
“We’re thrilled to announce our...