Stake: a Japanese affiliate locked up
On 30 May 2025, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police arrested Makoto Chomabayashi, a 38-year-old man from Iwaki in Fukushima prefecture. He…
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Papara: $330M laundered, founder arrested in major illegal gambling case in turkey
The arrest of Papara founder Ahmed Faruk Karslı, as part of a large-scale operation targeting illegal gambling in Turkey, has…
Can you really win at roulette every time?
For centuries, this casino game has fascinated players and strategists in their quest for the infallible method. Martingale, Fibonacci, James…
Global deposit limits: what are the risks for players?
For several months now, the debate has been raging in the Netherlands over the introduction of common monthly deposit limits…
Secret agreements protecting British operators? The UKGC is under fire!
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is at the centre of a controversy after revelations of an opaque system allowing gambling…
9 new illegal casinos banned by the GC
The Gaming Commission (GC) updated its blacklist on 22 May 2025, adding nine new illegal online gambling sites.
IGT secures Italian lottery for another 9 years
International Game Technology (IGT) has won the tender to continue operating the Italian lottery until November 2034. This victory extends…
Online casinos: end of the grey zone in Japan
Japan is about to take a decisive step in its fight against illegal online casinos. Eight political parties, including the…
Gambling: France is booming
In 2024, the French gambling market grew significantly. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached €14 billion, up 4.7% on the previous…
Circus.nl targeted by the KSA for prohibited advertising in Tiny Tower
The KSA recently warned Betca, the operator of the online gaming site Circus.nl, for displaying a prohibited ad in the…
Raising awareness of gambling: Four key projects supported by the Ksa
In May 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) announced the funding of four new projects to raise awareness of the risks associated…
EGBA adopts AI from Letzz
In an industry where regulation is evolving at a breakneck pace, compliance has become a major challenge for online gaming…
Gambling ads banned? Google explains
For several months now, the Netherlands has been looking for ways to better regulate online gambling advertising. Google already claims…
Blacklist: 8 new websites banned
On 24 April 2025, the Gaming Commission (GC) updated its blacklist of illegal online casinos, adding 8 new platforms. The…
Is the black market in gambling winning the game?
The online gambling black market is thriving in Europe despite the efforts of regulators, taking advantage of legislative delays, fragmented…
Who will be the next Pope? Bookmakers are on fire
Following the death of Pope Francis at age 88 on April 21, 2025, betting markets quickly mobilized to speculate on…
Casino Middelkerke in investigation for social fraud: chilling testimony of a former croupier
An investigation has been launched in Belgium against Casino Middelkerke over potential social fraud and possible human trafficking. The case…