The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has recently taken regulatory action by issuing a formal warning to TonyBet, a well-known international sportsbook operator, due to its offering of betting options that violate Dutch gambling laws. This development highlights the KSA’s firm commitment to enforcing national gambling regulations, which are designed to uphold the integrity of the Dutch betting market and protect consumers from unauthorized or unlawful gambling activities....
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Earlier in 2025, Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, initiated an independent taskforce aimed at revising licensing regulations under the Licensing Act 2003 to stimulate growth within London’s hospitality sector....
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Evolution AB regulatory risks: selective ring-fencing concerns
Selective ring-fencing exposes Evolution AB to regulatory and financial risks across Europe.
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Explore how signature authority and mandates shape governance in cross-border gambling businesses.
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DAC8 introduces significant changes to tax reporting standards across the European Union, intensifying scrutiny for Maltese brokers. This directive seeks to enhance transparency by requiring financial intermediaries to report client...
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August 10, 2025
Evolution Georgia Dispute: OECD, Workers, and Accountability
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GeoLocs and Shufti enhance iGaming security and compliance
GeoLocs, a specialist geolocation technology provider focused on the iGaming, sports betting, and iLottery sectors, has formed a strategic alliance with Shufti, a leading identity verification service provider. This collaboration...
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The limits of without prejudice: misuse of legal privilege
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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.
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UK gambling law faces political disagreement
The ongoing debate over the future of gambling regulation in the United Kingdom has reached a new level of intensity, as members of the ruling Labour Party express diverging views...
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KSPO signs agreement with IBIA for betting integrity
In a milestone development for sports governance in South Korea, the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation (KSPO), through its K-Cycle & K-Motorboat Racing division, has entered into a formal partnership with...
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Rise in gambling tax fuels illegal betting in Netherlands
In January 2025, the Dutch authorities implemented an increase in the gambling tax rate, raising it from 30.5% to 34.2%. The primary objective behind this decision was to enhance state...
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UK Court backs SPRIBE in Aviator copyright dispute
In a significant legal development on 1 August 2025, the UK High Court granted an interim injunction in favor of iGaming company SPRIBE, effectively blocking the Georgian entity Aviator LLC...
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CGA’s Credibility Crisis: International Badges Fail Domestic Oversight
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The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (Branschföreningen för Onlinespel – BOS) has intensified its efforts to bring regulatory clarity to the evolving online gambling landscape in Sweden. In a...
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The Gambling Commission has postponed the implementation of its upcoming regulatory ban on cross-selling strategies in the Great British gambling sector. Initially scheduled to take effect on December 19, 2025,...
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Isle of Man Flags Medium Terrorist Financing Risk in Gambling
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Civil injunction silences claims against EM Group, Bellona
German court bans individual from repeating claims about Bellona N.V. and EM Group, raising concerns over data privacy and regulatory oversight.
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Entrust and PlaySafe ID Partner to Verify Gamers Securely
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Gambling Commission: 4.31% of UK Betting Accounts Restricted
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