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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

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 1 more

Dutch industry issues €43.5m gambling tax warning

The Dutch Trade Association VNLOK has suggested that planned tax hikes in the country could slash revenue.

1 min read • Mar 9 • By Will Underwood

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 2 more

FA investigates Emiliano Martinez over Bplay ambassadorship

The case involving Aston Villa's goalkeeper highlights a regulatory gray area affecting players based in England who maintain commercial ties with foreign betting operators.

2 min read • Mar 9 • By Milagros del Priore

Financial CSR + 1 more

Merkur Casino increases support for children's cancer charity Ripples of Compassion

Merkur has made an additional £1,200 donation to Bristol-based charity Ripples of Compassion, bringing its total contribution to £3,225.

2 min read • Mar 9 • By Jack Found