The not-so-coveted upcoming affordability checks in the UK have led to Dr James Noyes leaving the Gambling Act Review Evaluation Advisory Group in an act of protest against the government, …
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Gambling Commission to bring in a Head of Illegal Markets amid black market boom
by A.J. Koehn3 minutes readThe Gambling Commission is moving to strengthen the UK’s fight against illegal gambling with the creation of a Head of Illegal Markets role. It will focus on leading high-profile investigations …
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Entain: UK football regulator must end unlicensed Premier League betting deals
by A.J. Koehn8 minutes readEntain has reiterated its calls for the UK clampdown on unlicensed betting advertising in English football, taking its case to the new Independent Football Regulator (IFR). The LSE-listed gambling group’s …
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On 5 May 2026, Romania saw the collapse of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s government after losing a vote of no confidence. The fallout was engineered through the alignment of the …
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EPIC Global Solutions brings in ex-DAZN exec Chetan Pandya as Managing Director
by A.J. Koehn2 minutes readEPIC Global Solutions has appointed Chetan Pandya as Managing Director as it continues to scale operations around the world. Pandya joins from DAZN, where he held senior leadership roles at …
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Australian regulator finds Entain brands breached self-exclusion rules 500 times
by A.J. Koehn4 minutes readEntain’s Australian brands Ladbrokes AU and Neds AU are in hot water after an Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigation found more than 500 breaches of national self-exclusion rules. …
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Sweden sets new compliance charter on credit checks and real-time exclusion
by A.J. Koehn4 minutes readThe period of May to August 2026 will see Sweden’s gambling industry enter a new era of compliance and regulatory control imposed by the Gambling Inspectorate, Spelinspektionen, and the Ministry …
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Interview: Reformed fraudster Alex Wood on the Wild West of unregulated gambling sites
by A.J. Koehn7 minutes readA study of the recent Cheltenham Festival commissioned by Flutter Entertainment has raised fresh concerns over fraudulent activity from the unlicensed gambling market. The study was conducted by former fraudster …
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Isle of Man Gambling Legislation Bill now one step closer to coming into force
by A.J. Koehn3 minutes readThe Isle of Man has taken a major step in modernising its gambling framework, as the Gambling Legislation (Amendment) Bill completed its passage through the Tynwald following approval of final …
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Flutter sets up Leeds customer protection hub with £1.5m backing
by A.J. Koehn4 minutes readFlutter Entertainment has invested a further £1.5m into responsible gambling and player safety, launching a new dedicated centre at one of its major UK headquarters. Located in the firm’s Leeds, …