MrQ, the UK-based online gambling platform, has entered into a strategic partnership with verification technology provider ClearStake to enhance player onboarding and identity security. This collaboration introduces ID by Bank, an innovative verification tool that enables real-time identity confirmation through users’ banking apps, eliminating the need for manual document uploads and streamlining compliance procedures....
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Gambling Authorities
July 17, 2025
Denmark Tightens Gambling Ad Rules With New DGA Guidelines
The Danish Gambling Authority (DGA) has introduced a series of significant revisions to its marketing and promotional guidelines, marking a robust effort to tighten regulatory oversight of gambling advertising in...
Compliance & AML
July 17, 2025
Notaries and suspicious deals – a blind spot for AML
With the rise in financial crimes and money laundering activities, the role of notaries has come under scrutiny as a potential blind spot in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) efforts. Notaries are...
Gambling Authorities
July 16, 2025
KSA escalates fight against illegal gambling ads
The Dutch Gambling Authority, known as Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has declared a major intensification of its actions aimed at stopping the digital advertising of gambling operators that lack official licensing. This...
Gambling Law & Taxation
July 16, 2025
Trustee and Director Liability in Gambling Sector 2025
Curaçao directors face rising legal risks. Courts now hold trustees personally liable for online gambling misconduct or player fund misuse.
Gambling Authorities
July 16, 2025
ASA rules on gambling ads from Play’n GO and Mecca Bingo
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has issued two significant rulings concerning gambling advertisements, spotlighting the industry's ongoing challenges in complying with regulations aimed at protecting minors. In decisions that...
Compliance & AML
July 16, 2025
Antonio Zanghi’s Compliance Failures Raise Global Concerns
Antonio Zanghi’s Compliance Failures Raise Global Concerns
Compliance & AML
July 16, 2025
Maxima Compliance: Unpaid Taxes & Director Loan Issues
Maxima Compliance faces liquidation amid tax debts, unpaid loans, and regulatory scrutiny of director conduct.
Responsible Gambling
July 16, 2025
Millwall FC extends Spreadex sports betting partnership
Millwall Football Club has formally announced the extension of its commercial partnership with Spreadex, a regulated sports betting and financial trading company. Under the renewed agreement, Spreadex will continue in...
Compliance & AML
July 16, 2025
The role of KYC and AML in protecting Europe’s online gaming sector
AML regulations are vital in mitigating risks associated with online gaming, ensuring that operators maintain transparency and security. By implementing robust Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, gaming platforms can effectively...
Compliance & AML
July 16, 2025
Fintech players worry about the EU’s new AML package
It's an increasingly pressing issue as fintech companies express concerns regarding the European Union's latest Anti-Money Laundering (AML) package. This regulatory framework aims to enhance financial transparency and combat illicit...
Compliance & AML
July 15, 2025
Maxima Compliance Creditors Face Uncertain Future
Amid liquidation, Maxima Compliance creditors await clarity as Antonio Zanghi offers denials but no formal resolutions.
Compliance & AML
July 15, 2025
Antonio Zanghi: Compliance Claims and Unpaid Debts
Exploring Antonio Zanghi’s compliance career, company dissolutions, and unresolved debts amid growing industry and legal scrutiny.
Gambling Law & Taxation
July 15, 2025
KSA Warns ZEbetting and Betca Over Illegal Tennis Bets
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands' gambling regulatory authority, has issued formal warnings to two licensed online betting providers, ZEbetting and Betca, after identifying illegal betting markets offered on their platforms....
Gambling Law & Taxation
July 15, 2025
Ukraine confiscates UAH 2.6bn from Pin-Up in major probe
In a significant legal development, the Kyiv District Court has authorized the seizure of 2.6 billion Ukrainian hryvnia (around $62.2 million) from the Ukrainian division of the online gambling company...
Gambling Authorities
July 14, 2025
KSA fines three firms for illegal gambling promotions
SBM Holding Group, Sun Block Media Labs 2.0, and JEF Holdings have been issued conditional penalty payments by the Netherlands Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, or KSA) following a recent enforcement decision....
Compliance & AML
July 14, 2025
Antonio Zanghi Faces Serious Allegations and Backlash
Antonio Zanghi accused of racism, coercion, and manipulation by ex-colleagues in a growing compliance controversy.
Gambling Authorities
July 14, 2025
French regulator fines operator €75K over data failures
France’s gambling sector is governed by a tightly regulated framework aimed at ensuring market integrity, consumer protection, and responsible gambling practices. Central to this framework is the role of L'Autorité...
Responsible Gambling
July 14, 2025
GambleAware launches new gambling support app
GambleAware has introduced a new digital solution aimed at addressing the increasing public health challenges linked to gambling-related harm. The newly launched GambleAware Support Tool is designed to support individuals...
Responsible Gambling
July 14, 2025
Has Sweden’s Gambling Reform Been a Cautionary Tale?
Most observers of Sweden's recent gambling reforms—implemented in 2019—consider them a bold attempt to regulate the online gambling landscape and protect consumers. However, as the effects of these policy changes...
Responsible Gambling
July 14, 2025
Germany’s GlüStV 2021: New Gambling Law Explained
Many stakeholders in the gambling industry are grappling with the implications of Germany's GlüStV 2021, a regulatory framework designed to modernize the country's approach to online gaming. This new legislation...
Compliance & AML
July 12, 2025
Is iGaming’s Global Expansion Outpacing Compliance?
With the rapid growth of the iGaming industry across the globe, stakeholders face increasing challenges in navigating complex regulatory frameworks. As new markets open and technology advances, the pace of...
Compliance & AML
July 12, 2025
Gambling Regulators Worldwide – Who Enforces What?
With the rapid growth of the global gambling industry, understanding the various regulatory bodies that oversee the sector has become increasingly important. This blog post researchs into the roles and...
Gambling Law & Taxation
July 12, 2025
Why National iGaming Laws Don’t Stop Global Brands
Most nations establish regulations to govern online gaming, yet these laws often fail to deter global brands from operating across borders. The interplay between national legislation and international market strategies...
Compliance & AML
July 12, 2025
Understanding PEP Risk Profiling in Compliance
It's crucial to understand the complexities surrounding politically exposed persons (PEPs) in risk profiling. PEPs, due to their influential positions and access to significant resources, present unique challenges in compliance...
Gambling Law & Taxation
July 11, 2025
Romania bans celebrity endorsements in gambling ads
Romania’s National Audiovisual Council (Consiliul Național al Audiovizualului, CNA) has taken a decisive step to strengthen oversight of gambling advertisements by implementing a nationwide prohibition on featuring celebrities in promotional...
Responsible Gambling
July 11, 2025
New SYNOT slots live on Starcasino NL
SYNOT Games has taken a strategic step to strengthen its position in the regulated Dutch iGaming market by entering into a formal collaboration with Starcasino NL, a fully licensed and...