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Overview of the Case A UK man, Haydon Simcock, has been sentenced after running an illegal gambling operation through WhatsApp and failing to return £269,000 to a customer’s account. He received a 30-week suspended prison sentence along with 200 hours of community service. Additionally, Simcock was ordered to complete 20 hours of rehabilitation and to […]

Strong Opposition from BOS to ATG’s Tax Proposal Gustaf Hoffstedt, the secretary general of Sweden’s Online Gambling Trade Association (BOS), has openly expressed strong disapproval of ATG CEO Hasse Lord Skarplöth’s proposal to raise taxes on online gambling operators in Sweden. ATG’s Call for Higher Taxes and the UK Comparison Hasse Lord Skarplöth recently suggested […]

Experienced Leadership Takes theScore Forward Penn Interactive has appointed Nate Ravitz, a veteran in sports media and former ESPN executive, to lead theScore as part of a strategic overhaul. This appointment comes as Penn refocuses its efforts on core areas after stepping away from its expensive ESPN Bet partnership. Ravitz’s Role and Background As head […]

Introduction to the Global Gambling Control Scorecard Researchers at the University of Glasgow have developed the Global Gambling Control Scorecard (GGCS), the first worldwide benchmarking tool designed to evaluate gambling regulation. This innovative tool enables regulators, academics, and other interested parties to compare how various countries manage gambling activities and protect players. Development and Backing […]

Legal Battle Emerges After Failed Takeover Attempt Kenny Alexander and Lee Feldman, former executives of Entain, have initiated a civil lawsuit against the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) following their unsuccessful attempt to regain a leading position in the gambling sector. Both face serious criminal allegations related to their prior involvement with operations in Turkey. They […]

Introduction to Evoke’s Strategic Review Evoke, previously recognized as 888, has embarked on a comprehensive review of its business strategy in response to ongoing challenges. There is speculation that this review could lead to the possible sale of the company. Details of the Strategic Review On December 10, 2025, Evoke announced that its board of […]

European Commission Initiates Investigation into Google The European Commission has opened an antitrust investigation targeting Google amid concerns that the company might have breached European Union competition laws. The focus of this inquiry is whether Google has utilized content from websites and YouTube for artificial intelligence (AI) applications without proper authorization or compensation, potentially affecting […]

New Casino and Renovated Bingo Hall in Ontario by Wauzhushk Onigum Nation A new tribal casino is set to open in Ontario beside the well-established bingo hall operated by the Wauzhushk Onigum Nation. This development comes through a partnership with the local gaming company Gateway Casinos & Entertainment. Details of the Casino Project and Bingo […]

Progress on the Fort Wayne Casino Bill The casino legislation for Fort Wayne has recently achieved a significant milestone by receiving approval from the Senate Public Policy Committee. Meanwhile, a different bill in the House did not progress to a vote. Steps Toward Casino Relocation in Northeast Indiana For some time, Indiana legislators have been […]

Young People Call for Reduced Gambling Advertising A recent report from the UK charity GambleAware highlights a clear message from children and young people: they want less exposure to gambling advertisements. This concern arises alongside increasing gambling-related problems affecting the youth. Survey Reveals Children’s Views on Gambling Ads GambleAware’s State of the Nation report, which […]