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 40%, effectively doubling the tax burden on the most profitable part of the industry. At the same time, the next increase is already scheduled, with remote betting set to rise to 25% from 2027. On paper, this looks straightforward. Increase taxes, generate over £1 billion in additional revenue and position it as a responsible policy decision that targets a sector often framed......
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March 18, 2026
Germany’s 77% Gambling Claim: Reality or Illusion?
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...
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February 17, 2026
European iGaming enters its Institutional Phase
Explore how European iGaming is shifting from rapid growth to institutional maturity driven by regulation, governance and capital discipline.
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February 10, 2026
When UPEPA stops being theoretical!
New Jersey court orders expand discovery in the Evolution and Black Cube dispute, shifting focus from immunity arguments to factual evidence.
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February 9, 2026
When a brand name becomes a regulatory problem!
How regulatory risk, audits and reputational exposure quietly influence gambling brand visibility without formal bans.
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February 7, 2026
When experience is treated as a problem!
UK statutory levy may reduce support for gambling harm as experienced services face funding cuts.
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February 5, 2026
The Kansspelautoriteit and the art of fighting windmills!
Dutch gambling regulator fights black market with fines and bans but player protection remains limited.
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February 5, 2026
Bill 55 and the illusion of control!
EU court cases in 2026 may determine whether Malta’s Bill 55 can lawfully block foreign gambling judgments under EU law.
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December 3, 2025
Judge orders Evolution disclosure and protects Black Cube
New Jersey court forces Evolution to disclose documents while protecting Black Cube investigators.
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December 2, 2025
Black Cube Strikes Back: Evolution’s Biggest Challenge
Black Cube’s evidence challenges Evolution in multiple jurisdictions, raising regulatory, sanctions, and compliance concerns.
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November 1, 2025
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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October 28, 2025
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 23, 2025
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 8, 2025
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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September 23, 2025
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 20, 2025
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 16, 2025
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 15, 2025
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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August 31, 2025
Fit and Proper Test in Malta Fiduciary Oversight
Examining Malta’s fiduciary oversight and fit and proper test amid concerns raised by Michael Kyprianou Services Ltd.
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August 29, 2025
Damex Gibraltar: Regulatory Status and Corporate Structure
Explore Damex’s Gibraltar licensing, corporate structure, and B2B digital asset operations under GFSC supervision.
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August 29, 2025
Evolution & Hacksaw Hit by Stake.us California Lawsuit
Stake.us lawsuit targets Evolution and Hacksaw for alleged facilitation of illegal gambling in California.
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August 29, 2025
Stake.us Lawsuit: Could Craven and Tehrani Face Ruin?
The Stake.us lawsuit may hold founders Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani personally liable, risking wealth, reputation, and future in iGaming.
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August 14, 2025
The new AML/CTF framework in Curaçao: façade or substance?
Curaçao updates AML/CTF laws to meet EU standards, but enforcement challenges may limit real impact.
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August 11, 2025
Curaçao AML enforcement vs Sweden, Netherlands, UK
Compare Curaçao’s AML enforcement with Sweden, Netherlands, and UK: settlements, penalties, and transparency.
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August 8, 2025
Selective Privacy Claims in Mansion Group Litigation
Examining how selective privacy and public conduct shape Mansion Group’s litigation with Karel Manasco.
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August 7, 2025
The limits of without prejudice: misuse of legal privilege
Exploring how 'without prejudice' is misused in law, its limits, and why misuse threatens press freedom and accountability.
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August 7, 2025
Gibraltar Judiciary Crisis: Silence on Judicial Bias
Gibraltar’s judiciary faces scrutiny for silence and bias in Manasco v Mansion, raising concerns about transparency and fairness.