Michael Schmitt is the founder of TRIDER.UK and Editor of Malta Media. He writes about iGaming, gambling regulation, corporate structures, financial services and market integrity, combining investigative journalism with nearly three decades of experience in corporate services and international business.
Germany's gambling market has undergone significant regulatory change during the past decade. The introduction of the Interstate Treaty on Gambling 2021 was designed to create a more coherent framework for...
There is a version of the German gambling market that regulators like to present. Structured, controlled, technically monitored, legally tight. If you read the framework on paper, it feels almost...
On 1 April 2026, the UK government made one of the most aggressive fiscal moves we have seen in a regulated gambling market. Remote Gaming Duty jumped from 21% to...
This is one of those numbers that looks fantastic in a press release and immediately raises eyebrows the moment you step outside that bubble. The Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder is...
Explore how European iGaming is shifting from rapid growth to institutional maturity driven by regulation, governance and capital discipline.
New Jersey court orders expand discovery in the Evolution and Black Cube dispute, shifting focus from immunity arguments to factual evidence.
How regulatory risk, audits and reputational exposure quietly influence gambling brand visibility without formal bans.
UK statutory levy may reduce support for gambling harm as experienced services face funding cuts.
An analysis of 1xBet’s fragmented structure and how its business model challenges modern gambling regulation and enforcement worldwide.
Dutch gambling regulator fights black market with fines and bans but player protection remains limited.
EU court cases in 2026 may determine whether Malta’s Bill 55 can lawfully block foreign gambling judgments under EU law.
An analysis of Curacao’s enforcement register, licence revocations and why regulatory action often lacks transparency and real-world impact.
A data-driven study of real slot RTP over millions of spins, comparing advertised and observed returns under sustained real-world play.
An analysis of Bill 55, enforcement trends, and how regulatory confidence may shape the future of Malta’s gaming industry.
An in-depth look at Curaçao Gambling Authority reforms, licensing delays, digital seals, and why regulatory certainty remains unresolved.
Papaya Ltd answers compliance queries on Blackcatcard, governance, payments and consumer transparency amid regulatory scrutiny.
Stake’s internal crypto swap simplifies transactions but creates AML and regulatory risks for banks and supervisors.
Explore how illegal gambling refund claims unfold, their risks and how addicted players are affected by structured disputes.
Explore how corporate services providers face legal exposure in large-scale black market gambling reports.
Frankfurt court rules online casino player guilty of extortion, highlighting limits of refund demands and pressure tactics in gambling industry.
Detailed analysis of the Dec 2025 Evolution v Black Cube hearing and key discovery issues shaping the litigation.
Examining refund abuse in online gambling and its impact on operators, investigations, and regulatory integrity.
Latest Evolution AB filings show regulatory interviews, disclosure disputes, and implications for transparency and corporate compliance in gaming.
Evolution’s 5 December filings and what the disclosure dispute means for transparency in New Jersey’s legal proceedings.
New Jersey court forces Evolution to disclose documents while protecting Black Cube investigators.
Black Cube’s evidence challenges Evolution in multiple jurisdictions, raising regulatory, sanctions, and compliance concerns.
Black Cube’s new evidence challenges Evolution’s narrative, raising regulatory, compliance, and jurisdictional concerns in ongoing litigation.
