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Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
February 22, 2025
Ortak’s $100M Investment: A Grand Announcement with No Financial Footing?
Ortak announces a $100M investment in Ras Al Khaimah, but questions arise about transparency and funding sources.
Editor’s Choice 1, Laws
February 22, 2025
Are Croatia, Monaco, South Africa and the UAE being treated fairly?
Are Croatia, UAE, and Monaco fairly greylisted? Examining FATF's scrutiny, tax policies, and political influences in global finance.
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
February 20, 2025
Trider & Malta Media vs. Versus Odds & Arteluna
Investigating how Versus Odds B.V. operates over 40 online casinos through regulatory loopholes and financial networks.
Editor’s Choice 1, Licenses & Payments
February 20, 2025
PayWithClick & Versus Odds: Licensing and Compliance Questions
PayWithClick’s FCA compliance is under review—claims of Yapily licensing remain unverified, raising regulatory concerns.
Editor’s Choice 1, Laws
February 19, 2025
Curaçao Removed from EU Grey List: Transparency or Illusion?
Curaçao exits the EU grey list, but UBO secrecy remains. Is this real transparency or just a compliance illusion?
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
February 18, 2025
Stake’s Danish Gamble: A Desperate Move or a Regulatory Loophole?
Stake acquires struggling MocinoPlay to enter Denmark. Is this a smart move or regulatory loophole?
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
February 18, 2025
Corporate Landscape of Rabbit Entertainment and Max Gain Media
Discover Rabbit Entertainment & Max Gain Media’s corporate structure and regulatory compliance in iGaming.
Editor’s Choice 1, Laws
February 18, 2025
GGL: The Watchdog That Won’t Bite – Players Left in Legal Limbo
The GGL fails to enforce court-ordered refunds, leaving German players without protection. Is it just a licensing authority?
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
February 17, 2025
Greentube, Novomatic and Financial Maneuvering
Exploring Greentube Malta’s financial shifts, tax strategies, and legal risks in Novomatic’s corporate structure.
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
February 15, 2025
Bill 55 and stargames.de – Pursuing Claims against Greentube GmbH in Austria?
Can players sue Greentube GmbH despite Malta’s Bill 55? Learn about legal strategies and corporate liability in Austria.
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
February 14, 2025
Germany’s Online Gambling Crisis: How Maltese Companies Dominate German Players
Malta controls 90% of Germany’s online casinos, leaving players unprotected. Can the GGL reclaim control?
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
February 14, 2025
Stake’s Dirty Money and the Global Casino Takeover that No One is stopping
How is Stake, a crypto casino, acquiring licensed gambling firms worldwide? Uncover the risks of its rapid expansion.
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
February 13, 2025
Evolution AB: Legal Troubles and Financial Risk
Evolution AB faces regulatory risks due to reliance on grey markets, with potential fines and financial losses in key regions.
Editor’s Choice 1, Laws
February 13, 2025
Bill 55: A Shield for iGaming or a Threat to Malta’s Future?
Bill 55 shields Malta's iGaming sector but risks EU scrutiny, economic sanctions, and financial instability. Discover its full impact.
Editor’s Choice 1, Licenses & Payments
February 12, 2025
Why Curacao’s Regulations make it a risky choice
Explore the pros and cons of gambling licenses from Curacao, Malta, Anjouan, Isle of Man, and Kahnawake for 2025.
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
February 12, 2025
Rabbit Entertainment and its operations
Explore Rabbit Entertainment's journey in Germany's regulated gambling market and its legal challenges in Malta.
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
February 10, 2025
EasyGo’s Stake: How much Bitcoin are they moving?
EasyGo processes over €201 billion in Bitcoin transactions annually on Stake, highlighting its role in the crypto gambling world.
Editor’s Choice 1, NEWS Malta
February 8, 2025
Malta Has Balls! A Masterclass in EU Defiance
If there were an award for the EU’s most audacious member state, Malta would take home the gold every year. This tiny island nation has managed to flip the script...
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
February 7, 2025
Stake.com – Multi-Billion Dollar Gambling Empire
Stake is one of the world’s largest online casinos and sports betting platforms, yet it exists in a murky legal space. Founded in 2017 by Australian billionaire Edward Craven and...
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
February 6, 2025
Games Global – Allegations of Unlicensed Operators
On 28 January 2025, we formally reached out to Games Global regarding concerns that their gaming content is being made available to unlicensed gambling operators, including Versus Odds B.V. and...
Editor’s Choice 1, Licenses & Payments
February 1, 2025
Corruption Fuels Curaçao’s Gambling Crisis
The island of Curaçao, a tropical paradise in the Caribbean, harbors one of the world’s largest yet most unregulated online gambling industries. Behind its picturesque façade lies a tangled web...
Editor’s Choice 1, Licenses & Payments
February 1, 2025
Curaçao Gaming Licenses: What a Spectacular Sh*t Show
As of 2025, the Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB) has rebranded itself as the Curaçao Gaming Authority (GCA). While the name change might suggest an evolution towards transparency and efficiency,...
Companies & People, Editor’s Choice 1
January 31, 2025
Bet-at-Home Faces Legal Scrutiny Over €25M Lawsuit and Tax Risks
The recent court rulings and corporate restructuring surrounding bet-at-home expose a strategic effort to evade player compensation, minimize tax liabilities and limit legal accountability. The dismissal of a €25+ million...
Editor’s Choice 1, Finance News
January 31, 2025
Fast-Tracked or Favored? How Fastex Europe Limited Secured a Class 4 License?
Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has long positioned itself as a champion of robust financial regulation, particularly under the stewardship of its Chief Executive Officer, Kenneth Farrugia .
Editor’s Choice 1, Finance News
January 31, 2025
Revolut’s Market News Email: Investment Advice in Disguise?
At the very end of Revolut’s recent market news email—after the signature and with a noticeable gap in spacing—appeared a standard disclaimer stating that the content was not investment advice....
Banking, Editor’s Choice 1
January 29, 2025
HSBC Sliema: A Test of Patience and Sanity
HSBC Sliema's reputation for inefficiency, long wait times, and poor customer service is well-earned. The bank's bureaucratic hurdles, especially for foreign customers, create unnecessary frustration. Whether you're a local or...