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Polish football hit by illegal betting scandal

Poland's football governing body has launched disciplinary proceedings against five professional players accused of illegal betting, in what is shaping up to be one of the more significant integrity cases in the country's recent sporting history.

1 min read • Mar 10 • By Jack Found

Romanian gambling industry warns local bans will drive market underground

Romania's gambling sector is pushing back against proposed local restrictions, cautioning that banning licensed operators from municipalities will not reduce gambling activity, but instead push it toward unregulated, criminal-controlled channels.

2 min read • Mar 10 • By Jack Found

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 10 more

World Gaming Week attracts 62,988 attendees to set a new industry record in Barcelona

Barcelona became the capital of global gaming when a record 62,988 industry professionals from 162 nations attended the 2026 edition of World Gaming Week.

2 min read • Mar 10 • By Will Underwood

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 3 more

KSA issues record fine of €24.8m against Novatech for illegal gambling

Not only could players in the Netherlands play at the sites, but they also had no age verification and allowed anonymous payment transactions.

1 min read • Mar 10 • By Megan Elswyth

iGaming Online + 1 more

Amusnet Spain Expands Its Presence in Spain Through Partnership with JOKERBET

Amusnet Spain is pleased to announce a new partnership with JOKERBET, one of Spain’s premier online gaming platforms.

2 min read • Mar 10 • By Will Underwood

Legal & Regulatory CSR + 1 more

Portugal: Police launches school campaign targeting excessive gambling

Portuguese police initiative aims to raise awareness among students about substance abuse and digital addictions, including online gaming.

1 min read • Mar 9 • By Layla Victoria

Horseracing Marketing + 2 more

Cheltenham Festival 2026: Racing’s showpiece returns amid industry tensions

With the 2026 Cheltenham Festival all set to deliver, the sport’s biggest betting event returns amid industry tensions, shifting sponsorship dynamics and fresh governance changes – with operators and bettors alike watching closely after last year’s bookie-friendly results.

4 min read • Mar 9 • By Jack Found

Land Based Horseracing + 2 more

British racecourses receive photo-finish technology upgrade

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has announced the use of new ultra-high-speed cameras, which are expected to improve accuracy in race result adjudication.

1 min read • Mar 9 • By Will Underwood

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 1 more

Ukraine grants first lottery licences in 12 years

Three operators have received licences as Government restarts formal regulation of the lottery market.

1 min read • Mar 9 • By Will Underwood

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

Swedish trade association responds to EU AML consultation

BOS, the Swedish trade group warned in its reply that proposed metrics could lead to disproportionate penalties for gambling operators.

1 min read • Mar 9 • By Will Underwood