Custody providers are increasingly becoming the focal point in the fight against anti-money laundering (AML) challenges within the financial landscape. As these institutions handle significant assets and transactions, regulators are...
Malta’s involvement in the World Expo held in Osaka, Japan, has prompted renewed public attention after information confirmed that the initiative cost Maltese taxpayers almost €8 million. While participation in...
Codere Online has released its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, reporting steady performance across its core markets. The company recorded total revenue of €47.7 million and net...
Safer Gambling Week 2025 is scheduled to take place from 17 to 23 November, bringing together a broad coalition of organisations within the regulated gambling sector across the United Kingdom...
Malta has emerged as a leader in the regulation of innovative financial technologies, including stablecoins in the gaming sector. As the country adapts its regulatory framework to accommodate digital currencies,...
A prolonged legal dispute concerning a parcel of land in St Julian’s—now forming part of the Marriott Hotel & Spa’s lido—has returned to judicial scrutiny as the court prepares to...
Many regulatory bodies focus on the oversight of shell companies due to their potential for misuse in laundering money and evading taxes. The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) employs a...
Over the past few years, global data privacy frameworks have undergone significant changes, particularly after the landmark Schrems II ruling. This decision has profound implications for cross-border data transfers, especially...
Residents have voiced serious concerns after the Planning Authority approved new development applications submitted by architect Roderick Camilleri, who had previously been found guilty of involuntary homicide in relation to...
Platinum Gaming, the Gibraltar-licensed operator behind the Unibet-affiliated bingo brand UK.bingo.com, has come under renewed regulatory scrutiny after a significant enforcement action in Great Britain. The Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner has...
BC.GAME, a leading online gaming platform, has unveiled its much-anticipated Anniversary Campaign. Designed to reward both new and existing users, the campaign includes a wide array of casino, Originals, sports,...
Just as financial crime networks evolve, so do the mechanisms through which Anti-Money Laundering (AML) failures impact parent companies. This post explores the pathways through which compliance breakdowns at subsidiary...
A high-ranking police official in Malta, Assistant Commissioner Malcolm Bondin, who currently leads the Organised Crime Unit within the Malta Police Force, has been arrested and interrogated in connection with...
Evoplay, the internationally recognized and award-winning game development studio, has unveiled a festive adaptation of one of its most popular titles. The studio has released Uncrossable Rush X-mas, a holiday-themed...
Malta-based iGaming developer, Just Slots, has unveiled its latest creation, Book of Abyss, a dark fantasy-themed slot designed to immerse players in a tale of desire, vengeance, and the supernatural....
Many may perceive CTF (Customer Transactional Financing) obligations as limited to player transactions, but the reality is far more complex. These obligations also encompass broader regulatory, operational, and ethical considerations...
In a sharply worded judicial letter, MIDI plc, the company holding the 99-year concession to redevelop Manoel Island into a luxury mixed-use complex, has formally accused the Maltese government of...
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, or KSA) has announced a collaborative research project with football club Roda JC Kerkrade, aimed at understanding how young adults perceive and engage in sports...
A recent national study conducted in Norway has revealed concerning connections between computer gaming and the development of gambling-related problems among young people. The research, carried out by Spillforsk at...
Many observers are closely watching the European Union's new anti-money laundering (AML) authority as it gears up to tackle financial crime across member states. Established to enhance regulatory oversight and...
Apartment and property owners in Malta who operate short-term rentals without a valid licence are expected to face a three-year prohibition under new draft regulations proposed by the Malta Tourism...
Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider in the iGaming sector, has announced an expansion of its Smart Studio Live Casino offering in partnership with Argentinian operator BPLAY. This latest development...
Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio recognized for its innovative approach to interactive casino entertainment, has officially launched Piggy Bank 3 Pots Bonanza, a new slot game designed to deliver...
Most businesses are not aware that recent shifts in EU corporate law are amplifying the liability of parent companies for the actions of their subsidiaries. As regulatory frameworks evolve, reforms...
Malta’s state-owned energy utility, Enemalta, has officially confirmed losses of approximately €60 million related to a failed carbon trading transaction. The development has sparked questions about ministerial oversight, corporate governance,...
Sterling Lotteries, the United Kingdom’s leading External Lottery Manager (ELM), has officially announced its partnership with Yaspa, the award-winning Pay by Bank fintech company. This strategic collaboration designates Yaspa as...
The New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has issued a formal directive to the offshore gambling operator 20Bet, requiring it to immediately cease advertising activities directed at New Zealand...