Investigations
Tipico: From Billion-Euro Dividends to an Empty Shell!
Tipico’s Malta restructuring before Banijay’s 2025 deal reveals billion-euro dividends and legal shields amid EU court scrutiny.
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Michael Schmitt
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.
Investigations
i3Soft casino games under compliance spotlight
i3Soft’s AI casino games spark debate over licensing, RNG testing, data protection, and regulatory transparency in iGaming.
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November 05, 2025
Investigations
Inside Belkasoft: U.S. digital evidence and offshore risks
An in-depth look at Belkasoft’s U.S. operations, offshore links, and legal risks tied to digital evidence and forensic software transparency.
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November 05, 2025
Investigations
Maltese Licensed Suppliers on Unlicensed Casinos
Explore how MGA-licensed suppliers power unlicensed casinos like Bitcasino.io and the regulatory and ethical implications.
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November 04, 2025
Investigations
Stake’s public data points to access in restricted markets!
Stake’s crypto casino reaches restricted countries, raising legal and ethical concerns about gambling compliance.
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November 04, 2025
Legal Analysis
South Africa gambling crackdown and casino ban
South Africa tightens gambling laws, banning online casinos as betting booms and regulators enforce strict penalties.
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November 01, 2025
Investigations
Tim Heath and Yolo Group: The truth behind the pivot
Examining Yolo Group’s claimed shift to regulation under Tim Heath, and the unresolved questions about Bitcasino.io’s ongoing offshore operations.
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November 01, 2025
Investigations
Malta Media to test Evolution’s offshore footprint
Malta Media to test Evolution’s footprint in offshore markets, probing supplier visibility, regulatory gaps, and player protection.
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October 30, 2025
Investigations
Games Global and Stake mirror exposure under German law
Games Global faces scrutiny as its branding appears on Stake mirrors, raising questions under Germany’s strict gambling advertising laws.
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October 30, 2025
Legal Analysis
Stake Faces Collapse Amid Seven Lawsuits
Stake hit by lawsuits, influencer probes, and plunging crypto deposits — a turning point for the gambling giant.
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October 28, 2025
Investigations
Evolution’s profits under fire amid Turkey gambling ban
Turkey targets illegal gambling as Evolution faces scrutiny over unlicensed market exposure and rising black-market profits.
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October 24, 2025
Legal Analysis
Legal outlook on 2025 gambling arrests and executive impunity
Exploring 2025 gambling arrests, legal gaps, and why top industry leaders remain largely beyond personal accountability.
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October 23, 2025
Legal Analysis
Are nominee directors still legal in EU casino licensing
Just as the landscape of EU casino licensing evolves, so too does the legality of nominee directors in the industry. Navigating the complex regulatory frameworks across different jurisdictions, this post...
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October 08, 2025
Investigations
Fasttoken Investigated: Control, Allocation & Centralisation
An investigative analysis reveals Fasttoken’s concentrated control, selective allocation, and challenges to decentralisation in the FTN ecosystem.
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September 29, 2025
Investigations
Christian Block’s blueprint for corporate invisibility!
Mansion Group's European exit highlights governance gaps, director roles, and lack of structured disclosure in regulated markets.
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September 29, 2025
Investigations
Mansion: How gambling revenues vanish from view!
Explore how licensed gambling revenues flow into Maltese foundations, creating opacity despite regulatory frameworks.
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September 27, 2025
Investigations
M88 Brand Continues Operations Despite European Licence Loss
M88 operates under offshore licence while reaching European users, raising questions on consumer protection and supplier responsibility.
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September 26, 2025
Investigations
Playtech Jackpot Dispute Leaves Millions Unpaid
A $16M Playtech jackpot left the player with half the prize, raising questions on payouts, audits, and regulatory oversight.
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September 25, 2025
Legal Analysis
Gibraltar’s credibility test it is failing in plain sight!
Gibraltar faces scrutiny over public finance, audit limits, and inquiry reforms, raising questions on trust and governance standards.
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September 23, 2025
Investigations
Architects of Mansion Group’s offshore design
Mansion Group’s offshore advisory and its effect on corporate transparency and governance.
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September 22, 2025
Legal Analysis
Gibraltar Faces Bias Concerns in Manasco v Mansion Case
Gibraltar’s courts and regulators under scrutiny as questions of judicial bias, transparency, and recusal linger in Manasco v Mansion.
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September 20, 2025
Investigations
Philanthropy and offshore power in the Sampoerna case
The Sampoerna case shows unresolved contradictions between philanthropy, offshore gambling ownership, and governance failures.
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September 19, 2025
Investigations
Why Mansion’s governance failures continue unchecked?
Mansion ecosystem shows governance gaps as opaque signature authority undermines accountability and market trust.
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September 17, 2025
Legal Analysis
Unresolved imbalance in the Mansion Group litigation!
Mansion Group litigation raises fairness concerns in Gibraltar, with selective privacy orders, insider influence, and governance overlap.
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September 16, 2025
Investigations
Curaçao’s regulator and its failure to act!
Curaçao Gaming Authority faces criticism over delays, weak enforcement, and poor communication in online gambling oversight.
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September 16, 2025
Legal Analysis
Gibraltar Judiciary Silence: The Manasco Case Unresolved
Gibraltar courts, regulators, and media remain silent on the Manasco v Mansion case, raising questions about fairness and transparency.
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September 15, 2025
Investigations
Badalyans in Malta licences and sponsorship scrutiny
Malta faces questions over Badalyan companies as licensing, sponsorships and governance raise transparency concerns.
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