Gambling regulators in Ireland and Canada are investigating allegations involving Soft2Bet after Investigate Europe revealed that the gambling technology provider and its business partners are linked to about 160 online casino websites. Investigate Europe's major investigation found that 145 sites allegedly linked to Soft2Bet had been blacklisted in [...]
Could UK casino players soon be able to use crypto payments for online betting? Well, while browsing the latest gambling news, I came across a story that suggests it might be a possibility. Following comments by a senior official at the UK Gambling Commission, the UKGC has already begun looking [...]
The UK's war against the iGaming black market continues, with the government now set to ban unlicensed operators from sponsoring sports teams. The move, which comes as a wider crackdown on offshore gambling, will close a loophole that has previously allowed overseas casinos and sports betting sites to gain [...]
Ontario's gambling regulator has imposed a record C$350,000 penalty on online gambling operator FanDuel, operating in the Ontario iGaming market, for failing to detect and report suspicious betting activity linked to potential match-fixing, marking the most significant enforcement action in the province's gambling news since the regulated market launched. [...]
Curacao mandates ADR services and responsible gambling tools for all licensed casinos by July 2025. Major player protection upgrade explained. Online casino operators holding Curacao licenses face sweeping compliance deadlines as the jurisdiction implements mandatory alternative dispute resolution services and responsible gambling tools under its reformed regulatory [...]
India’s Online Money-Games Ban is being challenged in the Supreme Court. Here’s what the ruling could mean for players and operators in 2026. It has not been the greatest end to 2025 for Indians who enjoy online gambling, and it's been an even worse time for the [...]
India’s Supreme Court delays iGaming case until January, leaving millions in the country unsure about the legality of the sites they play on. India's highest court has postponed the constitutional challenge to the nationwide gaming ban until late January, leaving operators and players stuck in regulatory uncertainty. [...]
New Zealand orders 20Bet to stop illegal gambling ads targeting Kiwis. Fourth offshore operator targeted since 2023. New laws coming in 2026. New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs has issued a formal order to Cyprus-based gambling operator 20Bet, demanding that they stop all advertising targeting New Zealanders. [...]
The BGC warns of devastating hammer blow to the UK's online gambling industry following significant budget tax hikes for 2026. In news that will not surprise many followers of the United Kingdom's gambling industry, the British Gaming Council has publicly condemned the UK Government's decision to significantly [...]
The MGA has awarded 17 operators with ESG Code Approval Seals for 2025, recognising strong environmental, social and governance standards Just days ago, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) revealed the results of its second ESG Code of Practice reporting cycle, rewarding the 17 operators with an ESG [...]
