He claims not to have earned a single cent. Yet, Jethro Rostedt is facing a hefty fine for re-promoting gambling on Twitch, despite a previous ban.
In its ‘2026 Crypto Market Outlook’ report, Coinbase identifies prediction markets as the next sector poised to disrupt the US financial industry. Buoyed by Kalshi’s historic legal victory against the CFTC and record volumes on the elections, this segment is set to emerge from the grey area and merge trading and sports betting in a finally regulated framework.
Gambling addiction no longer affects only adults of a certain age, but is becoming widespread among young people. As online gambling becomes commonplace, technology makes it accessible at any time, and its promotion expands, the consequences are being felt even in specialised care services.
At a time when digital gambling is attracting more and more players, one question remains in the industry: is it possible to design the perfect online casino? Martyn Hannah, co-founder of Comparasino, has given some thought to this question and outlined what he believes would be the ideal online casino experience for players.
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.
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.
Nine police officers stationed in Hyogo Prefecture have been officially named as suspects in an investigation into illegal online gambling, a practice strictly prohibited by the Japanese Penal Code.
The year 2025 will be remembered as an exceptional year for unexpected and spectacular wins, both in casinos and lottery games. These stories illustrate how chance can transform lives in an instant.
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.
