The Field Effect Analysis team identified a targeted scam associated with BlueNoroff, a North Korean hacker subgroup. A known Canadian gambling company was caught in this scheme, which employed trusted identity verification methods and Zoom. BlueNoroff’s sophisticated method included fake domains such as zoom-tech[.]us to target the victim during a meeting about cryptocurrency. Attackers claimed […]
DraftKings Makes Political Bets
June 25, 2025National Taxpayers Union (NTU) launched a website that mimics Drudge Report to share stories from small businesses facing Trump’s tariff policy problems. The group announced the Tariffs Report, a site that copies Drudge’s bulletin board style, will collect stories about how tariffs affect small businesses when changes occur, often. Bryan Riley, head of NTU’s Free […]
New Zealand Regulator Invites Online Casino Operators to Express Interest in New Regime
June 25, 2025The New Zealand Government plans to bring in a new regulatory system for online casino gambling, aiming to make sure gambling is safe, fair, and controlled for all New Zealanders. Trina Lowry, who directs the Online Gambling Implementation Programme, said, “Operators interested in New Zealand need to register at www.dia.govt.nz to show their interest.” She […]
Malta Stands Up for iGaming Regulatory System Against European Commission Legal Challenge
June 25, 2025The Commission has initiated infringement proceedings against a Maltese law that protects the online gambling industry from cross-border disputes. Malta supports its system for iGaming rules after the European Commission decided to initiate infringement proceedings over Article 56A of the Gaming Act, formerly known as Bill 55. Officials say Article 56A restricts the upholding of […]
Australian operator offers a 3.81-for-1 share offer, providing flexibility in short-term cash liquidity to shareholders. Key points Betr sets a 3.81-for-1 share swap, which gives a value of $1.22 for every PointsBet share. The offer includes a selective buyback option, limited to $80 million, although it can be increased to $200 million in certain cases. […]
Rio’s Government Aims at Influencers and Companies Marketing Online Gambling in Brazil
June 24, 2025Consumer protection authorities require legal compliance from more than 300 individuals and companies. Key points The authorities in Rio have sent notices to over 300 parties, targeting influencers, media outlets, and others who promote betting websites. All parties involved must demonstrate their respect for consumer protection laws within ten days. Expectations relate to safe advertising, […]
The Sports Wagering Council has imposed fines on both Lowvig and Sportsbetting.ag. In the US, the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) issued a penalty of $50,000 to each offshore sportsbook, Lowvig and Sportsbetting.ag, for illegally providing betting services in Tennessee. These companies did not follow cease-and-desist letters sent by the regulator in April. Crackdown on […]
Every online casino that appears like this is a SCAM. Every one of them, no matter what brand name or website address. Don’t deposit your cash. Information in the comments. How the Scam Works? A person spots a casino ad on social media offering a very tempting welcome bonus and gets interested. After joining, they […]
The video game company is seeking to raise capital to finance its expansion plan and pay down debt, and its shares will be listed on Spain’s main stock exchange. Cirsa made public its plan for an initial public offering (IPO) valued at €460 million. This IPO combines two components: a €400 million primary share issue […]
VGW and Other Sweepstakes Operators Have a Rough Week throughout the US as Legislators, Regulators Crack Down
June 23, 2025It’s just the middle of the week, but the past days haven’t been going well at all for sweepstakes companies. On Tuesday, regulators from Louisiana and Mississippi, both of which have major retail casinos, issued a flurry of cease-and-desist notices against numerous sites they claimed were operating illegally. Targets ranged from offshore sportsbook platforms and […]
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