Casino news miscellaneous

Some of the most interesting news in the online casino arena is not about the games or software providers but about celebs, government officials, sports stars, or billionaire entrepreneurs that enjoy a flutter on the tables or slots hit the iGaming newswires.

It could be Phil Ivey caught manipulating Punto Banco card decks again, Wayne Rooney in the news for blowing a fortune in a casino, or stories about carefully planned and huge casino heists where crooks got away with millions! That’s exactly what our Casino News Miscellaneous section is all about—fun and interesting goings-on within the global domain of gambling.

Our goal is to get to the bottom of everything that is not directly related to the economy, online casino games or legislation, or casino games themselves. Now it is not tabloid news, but interesting news away from the balance sheets of large iGaming firms and takeover bids flooding the casino newswires. And it is well-researched news taken from a variety of sources so we can give you the full picture of what’s happening. We will report rumours, but we tell you if it is a rumour instead of reporting as factual information, so you can go out there and find out the truth for yourself!

Have you ever wanted to know how Paul Gauselmann built a global gaming company? Or you might find it interesting to see the results of the latest study on online casinos and gambling behaviour. If so, you have come to the right place. Here you can expect to find news reports that cover well-known personalities from the gambling industry, or even absurd events that have occurred in the world of gambling.

Adding to this, you can also find some serious news reports in this section too. If you are interested in the latest studies on gambling addiction or how licensing authorities, councils, or governments are banning gambling advertisements, then we also publish reports that cover these topics too. And, at the same time, if anyone famous ends up playing a top video slot or having a dabble at the poker tables, you will find news covering the full story here.

Wazdan Shortlisted for Two EGR Europe Awards in ESG and Responsible Gambling Categories

Wazdan is nominated for two EGR Europe Awards 2026 in ESG and Responsible Gambling, highlighting its commitment to player safety. Wazdan has been shortlisted in two categories at the upcoming EGR Europe Awards 2026, marking recognition for the company's commitment to environmental sustainability and player protection. The [...]

By |2026-01-16T03:57:47+00:0001/16/2026|Categories: Casino News, Casino news miscellaneous|Tags: , |

New Zealand’s MyChoice App Launches as 15 Online Casino Licenses Loom

New Zealand launches MyChoice self-exclusion app for problem gamblers as 15 online casinos prepare to enter the market in February 2026 Two gaming societies in New Zealand have launched a self-exclusion app just months before 15 online casinos are set to enter the market. Grassroots Trust and [...]

By |2026-01-13T05:50:43+00:0001/12/2026|Categories: Casino News, Casino news miscellaneous|Tags: |

Offshore Bookies Target UK Gamblers Who Self-Excluded Through GAMSTOP

Investigation reveals how offshore betting operators target GAMSTOP-registered UK gamblers, bypassing self-exclusion to profit from addiction. This gambling news story recently caught my attention after the Casinoplusbonus research team brought it to my attention. A Guardian investigation reveals how offshore betting operators actively exploit UK gamblers attempting [...]

By |2026-01-09T03:39:21+00:0001/09/2026|Categories: Casino News, Casino news miscellaneous|Tags: |

UK Gambling Advertising Faces Turning Point as Public Demand and Political Pressure Mount

70% of Britons back stricter gambling ad controls as 2026 brings mounting political pressure for advertising bans across the UK. After years of unfulfilled promises and mounting criticism, Britain's approach to gambling promotion stands at a crossroads. With 70% of the public backing stricter controls and politicians [...]

By |2026-01-09T02:58:19+00:0001/08/2026|Categories: Casino News, Casino news miscellaneous|Tags: |

Welcome Back – What can we expect to headline 2026 gambling news?

Welcome back to the Casinoplusbonus gambling news columns. Today, it’s our first news piece of the year. Well, to be honest, this is more like a catch-up blog and a look into the future to let you know what to expect from 2026 in the online gambling space. We won’t [...]

By |2026-03-02T02:01:11+00:0001/05/2026|Categories: Casino News, Casino news miscellaneous|

December 2025 Irish Gambling News Roundup

Irish gambling sector faces scrutiny over National Lottery marketing, regulator transparency, advertising bans, and Flutter's £2M UK fine. The past week has brought intense scrutiny to Ireland's gambling sector, with regulatory concerns dominating headlines. From allegations that the National Lottery uses child-friendly marketing to accusations that the [...]

By |2026-05-17T06:11:46+00:0012/21/2025|Categories: Casino News, Casino news miscellaneous|Tags: |

South Africa’s Lottery Commission Ditches Cash for Whistleblowers

South Africa's lottery whistleblowers who exposed R2 billion in corruption won't receive cash compensation. Look, I've been buying lottery tickets in South Africa for years, always wondering where that money actually goes. Well, turns out quite a bit of it went into the wrong pockets, which, honestly, [...]

By |2026-05-17T06:14:22+00:0012/20/2025|Categories: Casino News, Casino news miscellaneous|Tags: |

New Zealand Raids Expose NZ$5M Illegal Gambling Network

New Zealand authorities have shut down nine unlicensed poker venues across Auckland, with estimated illegal proceeds reaching $5 million and possible organised crime connections. Department of Internal Affairs raids across Albany, Botany, Epsom, Newmarket, and Auckland's city centre have exposed a network of illegal gambling operations that openly marketed [...]

By |2026-02-19T06:09:29+00:0012/16/2025|Categories: Casino News, Casino news miscellaneous|Tags: |

SOFTSWISS Expands Sportsbook to Mark Fifth Anniversary

SOFTSWISS expands Sportsbook following a successful five years, highlighting major upgrades, rapid integrations, mobile growth & new features Like most things that SOFTSWISS touches, the aggregation platform's B2B Sportsbook solution has turned to gold. The product, which is offered to customers alongside SOFTSWISS' many other aggregation products, [...]

By |2026-05-17T06:00:45+00:0012/08/2025|Categories: Casino News, Casino news miscellaneous|Tags: |

SOFTSWISS & 1spin4win Reveal Key Reasons for their Successful 4-Year Partnership

SOFTSWISS & 1spin4win reveal key factors behind their successful four-year partnership, highlighting trust and transparency as main reasons. SOFTSWISS and 1spin4win have enjoyed a mutually beneficial partnership for four years, and in a series of interviews, the two iGaming companies have outlined the main drivers behind the [...]

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