A mediation session has been set for October 27th in response to a lawsuit filed by an Australian man against two betting firms. The plaintiff alleges that Sportsbet and Beteasy actively encouraged his gambling behavior, leading to significant financial losses. A man has initiated legal proceedings against Sportsbet and Beteasy, accusing the betting companies of […]
Interpol has raised concerns about a surge in human trafficking cases connected to the gambling industry. The organization has issued a global warning about a trafficking crisis, highlighting instances of forced participation in online gambling, cryptocurrency scams, and investment fraud. Interpol, the international law enforcement organization, has sounded the alarm on an escalating global trafficking […]
After receiving regulatory approval, Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has promoted Pierre Otto to the position of General Manager for South Africa. Following his tenure as Senior Engineering Manager at GLI, Pierre Otto has been promoted to the role of General Manager for South Africa. Otto, who joined GLI in 2017, has an extensive background in […]
Online gaming software provider, Soft2Bet, has entered into a partnership with CreedRoomz, an operator specializing in Live iGaming solutions. CreedRoomz is renowned for its live casino robot dealer named ‘Roba,’ which serves as an actual croupier in their offerings. Soft2Bet and CreedRoomz have reached an agreement for content distribution, wherein Soft2Bet will host CreedRoomz’s collection […]
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) is calling for cooperation to effectively reduce the exposure of minors and individuals suffering from gambling harm to gambling marketing. This cooperation is sought from both social media companies and the government. In a letter addressed to the UK’s culture secretary, Lucy Frazer, BGC chief executive Michael Dugher has […]
Shortly after securing ministerial approval in New Zealand, Entain, in partnership with TAB New Zealand, has violated the New Zealand Gambling Act by unlawfully promoting its products. Following the approval from Racing Minister Kieran McAnulty, Entain assumed control of TAB NZ, securing a 25-year operating license and pledging a substantial $900 million investment in the […]
A recent evaluation of the GB Gambling Commission‘s reforms to slot products in 2021 has determined that the implemented safeguards have successfully led to a “reduced play intensity” without any harmful unintended effects. The Gambling Commission implemented a set of slot reforms in October 2021 aimed at enhancing protections and controls for individuals who engage […]
Two operators have been penalized by the Dutch regulator de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) for unlawfully enabling Dutch players to access their services. Following their operation without a Dutch license, both Winning Poker Network and Goldwin Ltd were cautioned by the KSA. While Goldwin Ltd ceased operations in response to the warning, Winning Poker Network did not […]
The Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU) detectives discover an illicit casino and unveil the presence of seven additional gambling establishments in the Kyiv region. In a recent operation, the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU) conducted raids on eight locations, leading to the discovery of an underground casino and seven other gambling establishments in […]
A petition urging President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine to reassess the decision to impose sanctions on Parimatch has garnered 25,000 signatures. According to Ukrainian law, once a petition accumulates 25,000 signatures, it is submitted to the president for review. President Zelenskyy now has a period of 10 days to provide a response to the petition. […]