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Denmark shifts focus from screen time to loot box risks
The regulator wants parents to understand how gambling-style mechanics are embedded in many popular video games. Key takeaways The Danish Gambling Authority has launched a campaign designed to help parents identify gambling-style features in video games played by children. The initiative reflects gr
UKGC data reveals illegal gambling is often an addition, not a substitute
New transaction-level research offers a rare view into how consumers actually interact with unlicensed operators. Key takeaways: The UK Gambling Commission has published a new study using banking transaction data to examine how consumers interact with illegal gambling operators, providing one of the
Dutch gambling channelisation rises, but youth gambling concerns persist
New KSA data points to stronger migration into the regulated market alongside growing indicators of gambling-related risk. Key takeaways: The Netherlands.- The Dutch regulated online gambling market increased its share of total gambling revenue in 2025, but the country’s regulator Kansspelauto
Sweden moves to block Duel.com over ongoing consumer targeting
The regulator says the offshore operator failed to adequately prevent Swedish consumers from accessing its platform. Sweden.- The Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has issued an immediate prohibition order against Immortal Snail LLC, the operator behind offshore gambling platform duel.com.
Polymarket Had to Pause Trading After Hackers Stole $2.7M from the Platform
Polymarket was just hit by hackers, who are said to have siphoned roughly $2.7 million from hundreds of accounts on the platform. Polymarket had to temporarily cancel trading due to the attack, although it has since resumed operation. Experts Say Hackers Stole Millions Reports say that Polymarket wa
Malta Scales Back Foreign Gambling License Reforms
Malta’s plans to tighten oversight of gambling companies operating under foreign licenses have faltered after industry pushback, raising questions about how far the regulator can go without changes to existing legislation. While the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) still wants to strengthen supervision,
Online Poker Cheating Scheme May Have Cost Players Up to $4M
High-stakes online poker players may have lost as much as $4 million to a cheater who secretly viewed opponents’ hole cards, according to a new investigation that has raised questions about at least one operator’s response to the issue. The attacker allegedly compromised Jurojin and IntuitiveTables
NCAA Joins Bad Actor Program to Target Harassment From Sports Bettors
The NCAA is joining the Bad Actor Program, an initiative from sports integrity and data intelligence firms IC360 and Signify Group designed to identify and address online abuse targeted at college athletics. NCAA President Charlie Baker says online harassment from sports bettors directed at student-
Hong Kong Jockey Club Probes Early-Season Slump in Local Betting Turnover
The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) is reviewing a weak start to the 2026/27 racing season after local betting turnover fell at five of the first six meetings. At Sha Tin on September 27, local wagering on the 11-race card dropped 11.5% year-on-year to HKD 1.359 billion ($174.7 million), according to t
Nine Months Into the 10x Wagering Cap, Free Spins Dominate UK Welcome Offers
Nine months after the Gambling Commission’s cap on bonus wagering came into force, the UK casino welcome offer looks very different. The percentage deposit match that defined sign-up deals for years has given way to free spins tied to a small qualifying stake.  Large matched bonuses with long p
Your anti-fraud setup is killing user LTV: Why the "block everything" paradigm is obsolete
In this article, Volodymyr Todurov, CEO of Frogo, examines how overly aggressive anti-fraud measures can undermine conversion and user retention, making the case for a behavioral intelligence approach that detects sophisticated threats while minimizing friction for legitimate users. There is an old
How CommsHub saved €63,341 on SMS
In this article, CommsHub presents a case study of how a major digital platform handling 13 million monthly SMS messages reduced messaging waste, saved €63,341 in one month, and improved delivery rates and user retention through automated number verification and smart routing. For high-volume digita
Georgia approves law allowing casinos to host international gambling tournaments
Georgia’s Parliament has approved legislation allowing casinos to organize international gambling tournaments. The bill, introduced by lawmakers from the ruling Georgian Dream party, passed its final reading with 73 votes in favour and five against, Georgia Today reported. Parliament debated and app
Federal Court orders The Star Entertainment Group to pay $182 million for AML/CTF breaches
The Federal Court of Australia has ordered The Star Entertainment Group to pay AU$260 million ($182 million) for breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) laws. The amount is below the AU$400 million ($280 million) that the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysi
LoneStar Casino stages two-night entertainment activation in Austin
LoneStar Casino staged a two-night entertainment activation in downtown Austin on October 23 and 24, combining DJ performances, leaderboard competitions, technology prizes, and branded vehicles during the Big Race in Austin weekend. The events ran from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at The Studio on East 6th Stre
Italy targets $2.13 billion in gambling revenue under 2027 budget plan
Italy is considering higher taxes and changes to lottery commissions and gambling concession fees as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government seeks nearly €1.9 billion ($2.13 billion) from the sector between 2027 and 2029. The draft budgetary plan submitted to Brussels projects gambling reven
Betsson Prepares to Launch Playtech-Powered iPoker in France
Betsson has just become the ninth gaming company to secure approval for online poker in France. Officials called this a major development for the company and promised players that exciting experiences await. Betsson Becomes the Ninth Company Allowed to Offer Online Poker As it turns out, Betsson has
The Netherlands’ Gaming Market Declined in 2025 Amid Taxes & Regulatory Headwinds
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) has published a new report comparing the industry’s performance in 2025 and the first half of 2026. While the 2025 results were weighed down by taxes and regulatory headwinds, the first half of 2026 recorded an increase in accounts, driven by the W
Michigan Lottery Player Forgets $1M-Winning Ticket for Two Months
Many lottery operators provide winning players with up to a year to claim their prize. While most people go to receive their winnings right away, sometimes prizes are claimed months later. While this can seem puzzling to many, there is usually a good reason for that. In the case of one Michigan Lott
Italian Police Arrest Suspected Illegal Gambling Mafia Boss
A recent operation by Italian law enforcement has busted what is believed to be an illegal gambling operation in the country’s Brindisi area. Authorities also arrested one man suspected of being a high-ranking official in the Sacra Corona Unita criminal family. This development aligns with Italy’s o
Estonian Online Gambling Operator Coolbet Might Lay Off Over 130 Employees
Estonian online gambling operator Coolbet has notified the country’s Unemployment Insurance Fund (Töötukassa) that it might lay off over 130 employees at its Tallinn headquarters. Over 130 Jobs at Coolbet HQ at Risk The news comes as the company announced restructuring at VG Estonia OÜ, which i
Kalshi Sues Missouri Over the State’s Regulatory Attempts
Earlier this week, Kalshi filed a lawsuit against the Missouri Gaming Commission and several state officials, arguing that the regulation of prediction markets falls exclusively under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), a federal entity, not state authority. What Kalshi Argues? The laws
Netherlands Sees 100,000 More Online Betting Accounts in 2026
Over the first half of 2026, the Netherlands has seen a significant increase in the number of online gambling accounts. The small European country has seen 100,000 more accounts being created, with the total number now being just below 1.5 million. Dutch Online Gambling Accounts Increase by Over 100
BGaming Deals Three Hands at Once with Speed Blackjack Pro
Gaming content provider BGaming has launched Speed Blackjack Pro, a new addition to its #Casual portfolio that is sure to appeal to fans of blackjack. The new game allows players to place up to three wagers at the same time, allowing a fast-paced and enjoyable experience with a generous RTP of 99.38
Mom Accused of Abandoning Daughter at Truck Stop, Then Leaving Sons Outside Casino
A Missouri mother accused of abandoning her four-year-old daughter at a truck stop in the middle of the night allegedly went to a casino, where she left her two young sons unattended in her vehicle while she gambled. Kayla Marie Christensen, 34, allegedly drove away from a Love’s Travel Stop i
DraftKings CEO Jason Robins Urges Parents to Talk to Their Kids About Gambling
DraftKings co-founder and CEO Jason Robins thinks parents share the responsibility of keeping children away from gambling, alongside the broader gaming industry and his $10 billion company. Appearing this week on CNBC with gaming reporter Contessa Brewer, Robins discussed how raising children in a c
Sportradar follows global sports media and technology trends at SPORTEL Monaco 2026
Raphael Sobral, director of Sports Partnerships at Sportradar, reflected on the company’s presence at the event. Interview.- Sportradar took part in the 36th edition of SPORTEL Monaco, held from October 19 to 21 at the Grimaldi Forum. The event brought together representatives from 73 countrie
Win a House From ‘The House’: Rio Las Vegas Launches $500K Giveaway
Most Las Vegas gamblers dream of beating the house; the Rio is now giving them a chance to win one. The off-Strip casino unveiled its $500,000 “Giving Away the House” promotion on Thursday, anchored by a newly built Lennar home in the Las Vegas Valley valued at roughly $400,000. The give
Tommy Tuberville Won’t Stop Alabama Gambling Push But Divided Legislature Lengthens Odds
Republican Tommy Tuberville says if he’s elected governor of Alabama, he would not stand in the way of a push to legalize gambling. A divided state legislature, however, might. The Alabama Constitution forbids the state legislature from authorizing any new form of gambling, including casinos,
Coinbase prediction markets top $200M annualized revenue while Q3 net revenue falls 34%
Coinbase Global reported third-quarter net revenue of $1.16 billion, down 34% from $1.76 billion a year earlier and below the $1.21 billion analysts expected. Subdued crypto volatility and lighter trading weighed on the core business, but the prediction market unit, in operation for less than a year