A mistake that took just a few seconds. But the consequences are enormous. The Spanish village of Villamanin saw €4 million go up in smoke due to a simple registration error.
Since reopening after Covid, Macau has been striving to redefine its global role. Historically a world centre for gambling, the city is now trying to become a comprehensive integrated destination. However, despite massive investment and visitor numbers close to pre-pandemic levels, the road ahead remains fraught with obstacles.
Invisible but omnipresent, the Random Number Generator (RNG) is the software engine that guarantees the fairness of every slot machine spin or online card deal.
It sounds exciting. No checks, high bonuses, quick winnings. But for many players, illegal online casinos end in frustration and loss.
In the United Kingdom, a new BBC investigation has revealed a disturbing fact: half of all land-based gaming halls are located in the country’s most disadvantaged neighbourhoods, raising serious concerns about the social and economic impact of this proliferation.
In Sweden, gambling taxation has become one of the most heated public debates in the regulatory landscape. A proposal to introduce differentiated tax rates depending on the type of game has reignited a standoff between the government, licensed operators and consumer protection advocates.
What are Holland Casino’s actual practices regarding payout rates to players (RTP)? Why are the authorities remaining silent on this sensitive issue?
On the seafront of Biscarrosse-Plage, an iconic local entertainment venue is undergoing a profound transformation. Recently taken over by two seasoned professionals in the sector, the Biscarrosse Casino is embarking on a veritable revolution.
Kalshi has decided to take a major step forward: transforming what was considered a simple betting or speculation tool into a genuine scientific forecasting instrument. In New York on 22 December 2025, it unveiled Kalshi Research, an initiative that could well redefine the way we understand the future.
A new player is entering the prediction market. FanDuel, known for sports betting, is going one step further and launching the FanDuel Predicts platform in collaboration with CME Group. The service is live in five American states and is set to become the legal alternative to crypto platforms such as Polymarket.
A shock of sorts for the Stoke-on-Trent-based gambling giant. Bet365 reported a loss of £43.3 million for the 2024-2025 financial year, a sharp turnaround after years of profits. The cause is not declining sales, but a conscious decision: the company is leaving grey markets and focusing entirely on regulated countries such as the Netherlands, Brazil and the United States.
The figures are painful and confronting. Since 2013, Unibet received hundreds of distress alerts from players who indicated they no longer wanted to live. The operator stresses that each report is an alarm bell – not just for the company, but for the entire industry.
Noah Vineberg, a 52-year-old Ottawa resident, is now celebrating more than seven years of abstinence after spending almost a million dollars on gambling, most of it on sports betting. This is the story of the fragile psychological reconstruction of a man who now devotes his life to guiding others away from addiction.
In an economic environment marked by uncertainty, Easygo has surprised by the scale of its performance: a net profit of AUD 257 million for the financial year ended 30 June 2025, according to accounts filed with the Australian Securities & Investments Commission.
The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa) is facing a new chapter. From 1 January 2026, the regulator will have a revamped board structure with one full-time chairman and two part-time board members. This change should make the Ksa more responsive to the rapidly changing gaming market and new challenges such as digitalisation and illegal supply.
