The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission has issued a £3.9 million civil penalty to Celton Manx after an investigation into serious breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing rules. They described the failings as significant and systemic across the operator’s compliance framework. Celton Manx held an Isle of Man licence from August 2008 until […]
WinBet Banned in Sweden for Unlicensed Gambling
July 10, 2025Sweden’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, has banned WinBet for illegally targeting Swedish players through its Superb.bet website. The investigation revealed that WinBet holds a gambling licence only in Greece but was operating actively in Sweden without proper authorization. The regulator found that Superb.bet auto-translated to the Swedish language when accessed from an IP address in Sweden. […]
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has officially assumed responsibility for a fiscal package that includes significant tax hikes and public sector austerity measures, which will be presented to Parliament. A key feature of this reform is the increase in VAT from 19% to 21%, alongside a freeze on public sector wages and pensions in 2026. The […]
Meta Accused of Double Standards in Gambling Ad Policies
July 10, 2025Meta is facing fresh criticism over its advertising policies, following a recent report by the UK-based Open Rights Group. The report titled, Profiling by Proxy: How Meta’s Data-Driven Ads Fuel Discrimination, highlighted that ads promoting awareness are subject to stricter rules than those on gambling promotions. It also revealed the contradiction at the heart of […]
Flutter Entertainment has confirmed a data breach affecting personal details of some customers on its Paddy Power and Betfair platforms. However, the incident was quickly contained, with immediate steps taken to secure systems and notify authorities. In a statement, Flutter clarified that the breach did not involve sensitive data like passwords, payment details, or identification […]
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