FIFA is facing renewed questions over its integrity monitoring following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a difference emerged between the governing body's public assessment and findings reported by one of its own integrity partners. While FIFA stated that no suspicious betting activity was detected during the tournament, the Council of Europe has indicated that the Copenhagen Group identified several betting alerts and reviewed multiple integrity-related incidents throughout the competition....
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Investigations
July 27, 2026
GGL collected player data for years. Why wait until 2027?
Germany’s gambling authority has built a system capable of following the regulated online activity of millions of registered players. It has required licensed operators to connect their systems, transmit information...
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July 24, 2026
Lotto BW used the World Cup to promote online slots
While Germany’s gambling regulator warned about the risks surrounding World Cup betting, a company owned entirely by the state of Baden-Württemberg was running its own football-themed online slot competition. Lotto...
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July 23, 2026
Evolution fined £4.75m as illegal operators remain anonymous
The UK Gambling Commission has finally published its settlement with Evolution after genuine Evolution games were found on six unlicensed websites operated by two companies. The Commission says these websites...
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July 22, 2026
Germany’s €5 online slot limit lacks public clarity
Germany has increased the maximum permitted stake on licensed online slot games from €1 to as much as €5 per spin. It is the most substantial change to the regulated...
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July 20, 2026
Germany acted too late on FIFA sponsor ADI Predictstreet
German viewers saw ADI Predictstreet throughout the FIFA World Cup before the country’s gambling regulator stopped them from accessing its platform. The company’s branding appeared on stadium advertising boards, around...
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July 17, 2026
Germany Regulates the Account but Loses Control of the First Click
Germany has constructed one of Europe’s most detailed regulatory systems for online gambling. Licensed operators must verify customers, apply deposit and product restrictions, connect to central protection systems and comply...
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July 2, 2026
Bet3000 Case Examines Regulatory Procedures and Court Evidence
Regulators routinely receive information from a wide range of sources. Consumers report suspected misconduct, competitors raise concerns about market behaviour and legal representatives submit information they consider relevant to ongoing...
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June 30, 2026
Mystery Shopper Tests Examine Germany’s Gambling Safeguards
When Germany introduced the Glücksspielstaatsvertrag 2021, the objective was clear. A nationwide regulatory framework supported by central technical systems would provide a consistent level of player protection regardless of which...
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June 18, 2026
Tipico, Tipwin and Sportwetten.de under scrutiny!
Germany's gambling regulation is often discussed through the lens of licences, legislation and enforcement actions. Public debates tend to focus on major regulatory decisions, court proceedings and policy disputes. Far...
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February 6, 2026
How the 1xBet machine really works?
An analysis of 1xBet’s fragmented structure and how its business model challenges modern gambling regulation and enforcement worldwide.
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February 4, 2026
Curacao Gaming Authority enforcement credibility questioned
An analysis of Curacao’s enforcement register, licence revocations and why regulatory action often lacks transparency and real-world impact.
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January 9, 2026
A long-run RTP study based on real wagering data
A data-driven study of real slot RTP over millions of spins, comparing advertised and observed returns under sustained real-world play.
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January 6, 2026
Inside the ongoing turmoil at the Curaçao Gambling Authority
An in-depth look at Curaçao Gambling Authority reforms, licensing delays, digital seals, and why regulatory certainty remains unresolved.
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December 29, 2025
Papaya Ltd and Blackcatcard Compliance Under Scrutiny
Papaya Ltd answers compliance queries on Blackcatcard, governance, payments and consumer transparency amid regulatory scrutiny.
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December 18, 2025
Stake Internal Crypto Swap Raises Regulatory Concerns
Stake’s internal crypto swap simplifies transactions but creates AML and regulatory risks for banks and supervisors.
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December 15, 2025
Strategic refund abuse in online gambling!
Examining refund abuse in online gambling and its impact on operators, investigations, and regulatory integrity.
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December 2, 2025
Evolution litigation shifts as Black Cube evidence emerges
Black Cube’s new evidence challenges Evolution’s narrative, raising regulatory, compliance, and jurisdictional concerns in ongoing litigation.
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November 6, 2025
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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November 5, 2025
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 4, 2025
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 4, 2025
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 1, 2025
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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October 30, 2025
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.
Investigations
October 30, 2025
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.
Investigations
October 24, 2025
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.
Investigations
September 29, 2025
Fasttoken Investigated: Control, Allocation & Centralisation
An investigative analysis reveals Fasttoken’s concentrated control, selective allocation, and challenges to decentralisation in the FTN ecosystem.