MERKUR Casino UK is set to appoint Dan Whitlam as Head of Compliance from 28 September 2026. He will report to Chief Financial Officer Egemen Coskun and will take responsibility for regulatory compliance, safer gambling, player protection, anti-money laundering, financial crime prevention, data protection and governance. The appointment is part of a planned transition within the company’s compliance function....
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Compliance & AML
September 8, 2026
Midnite introduces Atlas to bring greater transparency to compliance reviews
Midnite is placing greater emphasis on transparency during player account compliance reviews with the launch of Atlas, an in-house tool designed to give customers clearer information about the progress and...
Responsible Gambling
September 7, 2026
BOYLE Sports strengthens safer gambling with human connection and support
BOYLE Sports is placing greater emphasis on direct customer interaction as part of its safer gambling strategy, combining behavioural data, technology and staff expertise to identify potential signs of gambling-related...
People & Appointments
August 28, 2026
EGBA appoints Pierre Tournier as interim Secretary General from September
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has appointed Pierre Tournier as interim Secretary General, effective 1 September 2026, following Maarten Haijer’s decision to step down after nearly two decades...
People & Appointments
August 18, 2026
Gambling.com appoints Shaun Wallace as its Head of Smarter Gambling role
Gambling.com has announced the appointment of television personality and quiz expert Shaun Wallace as its first Head of Smarter Gambling, creating a new role focused on consumer education and safer...
Responsible Gambling
August 12, 2026
GamScore and Mindway AI partner on safer gambling
GamScore and Mindway AI have formed a partnership combining consumer betting-health tools with behavioural risk-detection technology.
Responsible Gambling
July 23, 2026
Svenska Spel defends safer gambling commitment amid revenue growth debate
Sweden's state-owned gambling operator Svenska Spel has defended its commitment to safer gambling after facing public criticism over whether its recent commercial success is being prioritised ahead of player protection....
Responsible Gambling
July 1, 2026
Casino Guru Academy launches free self-exclusion course
Casino Guru Academy and BetBlocker have launched a free course helping operators strengthen self-exclusion systems through practical, layered safeguards.
People & Appointments
June 25, 2026
Will Mace joins Mindway AI to advance player safety
Will Mace joins Mindway AI to lead research-driven player safety programmes focused on improving gambling interventions and outcomes.
Responsible Gambling
June 23, 2026
SBC Summit 2026 focuses on practical player protection
SBC Summit’s Player Protection Symposium will examine early harm detection, operator responsibility, technology and regulated-market safeguards on 30 September 2026.
Laws
June 2, 2026
European operators support new EN 18144 standard for safer gambling
The European gaming industry has taken a significant step toward strengthening responsible gambling practices following the publication of EN 18144, a new voluntary European standard designed to help operators identify...
Partnerships & Expansion
April 22, 2026
Gaming Corps launches full games portfolio with BetWright in the UK
Gaming Corps has strengthened its presence in the United Kingdom after launching its complete games portfolio with BetWright, a platform operated by Onyx Gaming Limited. The agreement represents a further...
Regulation
April 1, 2026
European regulators form cross border gambling communication network
European gambling regulators have taken a further step toward coordinated oversight with the launch of a new communication-focused initiative that brings together authorities from multiple jurisdictions. The initiative reflects a...
Marketing & Sponsorships
February 3, 2026
UK gambling advertising spend falls as illegal marketing risk rises
Advertising expenditure by licensed gambling operators in Great Britain has continued to decline according to a new independent study commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC). The report highlights...
Compliance & AML
January 19, 2026
Betfair urged to repay fraud-linked commissions after court case
Betfair is facing renewed and increasingly public pressure to return tens of thousands of pounds in commission connected to a high-profile gambling fraud case, after a UK court heard that...
Responsible Gambling
January 19, 2026
Mindway AI and PepperMill Casino boost player safety in Belgium
Mindway AI, a recognised leader in advanced technology for player protection in the gambling industry and PepperMill Casino, a long‑established operator with more than 30 years of experience, have announced...
Responsible Gambling
January 6, 2026
eGaming Integrity launches independent Safer Gambling Audit Service
eGaming Integrity, a leading compliance and internal audit advisory firm, has formally announced the launch of its Safer Gambling Audit Service, a new initiative designed to provide independent assurance to...
People & Appointments
January 5, 2026
Ciaran Henry appointed VP to enhance BetBlocker safer gambling
BetBlocker, a leading provider of gambling blocking software, has announced the appointment of Ciaran Henry as vice president of user experience. Henry, who previously served as a safer gambling consultant...
iGaming News, Laws
November 20, 2025
Videoslots receives £650,000 sanction for gambling failures
The British Gambling Commission has issued a £650,000 sanction against Videoslots after identifying a series of social responsibility and anti-money laundering (AML) shortcomings. The decision reflects the Commission’s ongoing enforcement...
Responsible Gambling
November 17, 2025
Support for neurodivergent people in gambling harm services
GambleAware has introduced a comprehensive set of resources and an accompanying research report aimed at improving support for neurodivergent individuals who may be experiencing gambling-related harm. The initiative is positioned...
Responsible Gambling
November 6, 2025
European Safer Gambling Week 2025 launches official website
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has officially unveiled the website for the European Safer Gambling Week 2025 (ESGW25), which can be accessed at www.safergambling.eu. This milestone marks a...
iGaming News, Laws
September 22, 2025
UK Gambling Commission closes Advisory Board for Safer Gambling
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has formally announced the closure of the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG). This decision follows the conclusion of the board’s original mandate, which...
iGaming News, Laws
September 18, 2025
EGBA urges approval of European safer gambling standard
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has urged European delegates to approve a new standard aimed at enhancing player protection across the online gambling sector. The proposed framework focuses...
iGaming News, Laws
September 3, 2025
Casino Guru and WinSpirit promote responsible gambling
Casino Guru, a recognized authority on safer gambling practices, and WinSpirit, a popular online gaming brand, have successfully concluded the SmartPlay Social Media campaign. This joint initiative was designed to...
iGaming News, Laws
August 20, 2025
GambleAware warns safer gambling adverts may backfire
Recent research commissioned by GambleAware has highlighted concerning trends in industry-produced safer gambling adverts, revealing that, in some cases, these campaigns may unintentionally encourage gambling rather than mitigate harm. The...
Finance News, iGaming News
August 14, 2025
Rank Group FY2025 revenue rises 11% on casino reforms
The Rank Group has reported robust financial results for the fiscal year ending 30 June 2025, posting an 11% increase in like-for-like net gaming revenue (NGR) to £795.3 million ($1.07...
iGaming News, Laws
August 6, 2025
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...