Shareholders in Hacksaw, a developer and distributor of online betting games, plan to raise as much as 3.35 billion Swedish kronor ($355 million) in an initial public offering in Stockholm. The sellers are offering as many as 43.5 million shares at a fixed price of 77 kronor apiece, the company said in a statement. The […]
17th June 2025 – (Tokyo) A man from Hong Kong used his own “winning algorithm” to gamble in Japan and win billions of yen, taking advantage of special tax rules for non-residents that kept him out of legal trouble. Japanese news reports indicate that this individual developed a unique computer program more than ten years […]
Jumbo Technology, a gaming equipment manufacturer from Taiwan, has initiated a lawsuit regarding patent infringement against a well-known live casino company. The claim states that Lightning-branded games are utilizing Jumbo’s special “dynamic raised odds” innovation. On May 29, in the US District Court for the District of Delaware, Jumbo filed its complaint and accused Evolution […]
Tamer Hassan has been appointed President at Sports.com Studios, the new content division of Lottery.com. Hassan, who has been a director at Lottery.com since 2023, is most recognised for his roles in Layer Cake and Game of Thrones. This new unit will focus on making sports documentaries and fresh programs that support the Sports.com brand. Lottery.com […]
Horizons Casino is open once again after its Leicester Square location got a big makeover with fresh upgrades. Renovations introduced a brand-new terrace with space for 65 seats and partnered with Skewd for authentic Anatolian cuisine. For more than 35 years, Queen’s House has been the home of this venue, making it one of the […]
New Online Illegal Gambling Sites Blocked
June 19, 2025The ACMA has asked Australian internet service providers (ISPs) to block extra illegal online gambling sites after investigations showed these platforms broke the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. Currently, the new batch of blocked sites includes: Casiny CoinPoker Crown Play Fafabet9 SlotFred Smart 93 Vigor Spin To protect Australians from illegal online gambling, blocking websites is […]
Flutter to Slash Over 200 Jobs in Ireland and Britain
June 18, 2025Flutter, which owns Paddy Power, may eliminate more than 200 jobs in both Ireland and Britain as it consolidates its brands onto a single central tech system. There is no detailed information yet about which offices or departments will lose jobs, as management is still in talks with employees. Most roles under threat come from […]
Higher licence fees and greater entry barriers in Italy might halve the online market, but stakeholders are convinced that is the idea. On May 30, Italy’s Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) brought its remote gambling concessions tender to a formal close. The names of successful bidders are expected sometime after the summer ends; yet, whatever […]
Malaysia: Foreign Identities Are Used to Cover up Gambling Syndicates’ Online Activities
June 18, 2025In Malaysia, syndicates pay foreigners who allow their personal information to be used for SIM card registrations. These SIM cards help syndicates set up gambling websites and manage advertising on popular social media networks. Operations often happen inside condominiums with tight security measures, sometimes involving influencers to pull more users into gambling. Royal Malaysia Police […]
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has instructed Tabcorp to pay AUS $4 million (equal to US$2.6 million) for breaking spam rules by sending more than 5,700 marketing messages to people in its VIP program. ACMA completed an investigation and discovered that Tabcorp issued 2,598 SMS and WhatsApp messages to users between 1 February […]
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