Vasilii Gamov

Premier League clubs are bracing for a substantial drop in shirt sponsorship income as a voluntary ban on front-of-shirt gambling partnerships begins from the 2026/27 season. Industry experts warn that clubs could lose as much as 60% of their existing sponsorship revenue due to this move, raising concerns about the financial stability of top-flight teams. […]

The Minnesota Supreme Court is currently examining the legality of electronic gambling tables. They hope to confirm if having such equipment at a non-tribal card club violates state agreements allowing Native American tribes to operate video games of chance. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for gaming operations across the state. Running […]

Japan’s House of Representatives has approved a bill aiming to ban the operation of online casinos in the country. The measure is part of efforts to address gambling addiction and protect vulnerable populations from potential harm.  This bill revised existing legislation on combating gambling addiction, with strong support from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and […]

Authorities in Thai Binh province have dismantled Vietnam’s first AI-powered gambling and money laundering operation. On May 30, police officially indicted 21 individuals connected to the transnational ring, which had processed more than VND 1 trillion (roughly US $40 million) in illegal gambling transactions. The investigation began months earlier, targeting the website “KUBET,” which operated […]

The Malta Gaming Authority has officially issued a Notice of Cancellation to Oddsfly Limited, a gaming company operating under licence number MGA/B2C/260/2014. This decision follows a series of regulatory breaches and financial delinquencies remaining unresolved since 2018. The cancellation was made under Regulation 12 and in terms of regulation 8 (1) (f) of the Gaming […]

The State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia has made a decisive move to strengthen its regulations and protect public welfare by passing a series of legislative amendments on May 30, 2025. Its most significant law from the ten approved in the latest plenary session is a blanket ban on online gambling, betting games, and paid […]

In a landmark enforcement action, Japanese authorities have arrested a 38-year-old man in what is believed to be the country’s largest individual online gambling case to date. The suspect is identified as Makoto Chomabayashi from Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, accused of placing illegal bets worth tens of billions of yen on an overseas casino platform.  This […]

Playtech has announced the sale of its German B2C betting brand, HappyBet, to a subsidiary of Frankfurt-listed Pferdewetten AG, NetX Betting. The deal was announced on Wednesday, marking another step in Playtech’s strategy to exit consumer-facing operations and focus on B2B services.  This agreement comes two months after Playtech began formally exploring the sale of […]

Norway’s state-owned gambling operator, Norsk Tipping, is under scrutiny again for allegedly enabling minors to participate in gambling activities. The Norwegian Lottery Authority (Lotteritilsynet) has launched an official investigation following reports that individuals below the age of 18 years might have transferred significant funds to the operator’s platform. The inquiry was triggered by a tip […]

A player in Ontario has defied the odds in spectacular fashion, winning two progressive jackpots on the MGM Grand Millions slot game within six days. This remarkable double win occured in April 2025 and only recently made public by BetMGM. The total payout exceeded CAD\$2 million, making it one of the most extraordinary streaks in […]