Author: Andrew Fletcher

Kenny Alexander and Lee Feldman have been granted permission by the Court of Appeal Civil Division to appeal their privacy case against the UK Gambling Commission. The permission was granted on 18 June, in a development that appears to have gone largely unnoticed by industry observers until now. The pair left Entain predecessor GVC Holdings in 2020 and have since been embroiled in a series of legal proceedings with significant implications for the sector. Both men are separately due to stand trial at Southwark Crown Court in February 2028, charged with conspiracy to defraud and conspiracy to bribe relating to…

DELULU Gaming has begun rolling out its titles on Stake, one of the world’s most recognised crypto casino brands, weeks before its official market launch. The studio’s formal introduction to the global iGaming market is scheduled for July 13, making its early appearance on Stake a notable development for a brand yet to officially debut. Appearing on a platform of Stake’s scale before a hard launch represents significant early validation for any new game studio entering a crowded marketplace. Stake has grown into one of the world’s largest online casino and sportsbook brands, serving millions of players across numerous international…

Australia’s National Anti-Scam Centre, a sub-agency of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, has launched a dedicated taskforce targeting fraudulent online casinos. The scams have been labelled “scambling” and mimic the look and feel of legitimate gambling websites and mobile apps used by real players. These fake platforms accept deposits from victims, interfere with gameplay, block withdrawals, or demand further payments before releasing supposed winnings. Scamwatch received 806 scambling reports in 2025, a notable increase compared with the 677 reports recorded throughout 2024. Reported financial losses rose sharply over the same period, climbing from around A$449,000 to A$1.6 million within…

Play’n GO has launched its complete games portfolio with Betano in Colombia, deepening the supplier’s presence across the Latin American region through Kaizen Gaming’s well-known brand. The rollout immediately gives Betano Colombia customers access to flagship titles including Book of Dead and Reactoonz, alongside the supplier’s broader catalogue. Colombia’s gambling regulator, Coljuegos, authorised Kaizen Gaming Colombia to operate Betano.co back in November 2024, making it the 16th licensed online betting operator in the country. Coljuegos currently lists 15 authorised online operators including Betano, following the approval of Mr. Yoker as the most recent entrant in May this year. Michele Stefanelli,…

The UK Gambling Commission has confirmed it will introduce financial risk assessments in a “careful, staged way,” with higher initial thresholds than originally planned. In stage one, assessments carried out by the industry’s largest operators will only be triggered when net deposits from over-25s exceed £5,000 during any rolling 24-hour period. The UKGC expects this threshold to affect less than 0.5% of accounts, meaning the vast majority of players will not be subject to any checks at this stage. In a move that acting CEO Sarah Gardner admits is “really unusual,” the regulator has stated it will not pursue enforcement…

The Betting and Gaming Council has described itself as “deeply disappointed and frustrated” with the Gambling Commission’s decision to introduce financial risk assessments in stages. The UKGC’s announcement follows months of uncertainty over a proposal that has drawn objections from operators, racing bodies, campaigners and several parliamentarians. Under the first stage, the largest operators will assess customers aged 25 and over whose net deposits exceed £5,000 in any rolling 24-hour period. That threshold is notably higher than levels previously considered by the Commission during its earlier consultation phases. BGC chief executive Grainne Hurst said the delays in implementation and revised…

Oddin.gg has announced a new partnership with EpicBet, aimed at strengthening the operator’s esports betting capabilities across multiple markets. The collaboration will see EpicBet integrate Oddin.gg’s Trading Services, a product known by the shorthand OTS, into its sportsbook platform. OTS is specifically designed to simplify deployment for operators, bundling odds feed, risk management, and trading services into a single unified solution. EpicBet is a digital sportsbook and casino brand based in Estonia, operating primarily across Northern Europe and Chile alongside a global cryptocurrency betting operation. The company was founded in 2024 by industry veterans with a stated mission to revolutionize…

Samuel Silverman, a former DraftKings sports trader, has been criminally charged in Nevada over an alleged betting scheme tied to Fresno State basketball. Silverman was arrested in Las Vegas on 5 May and has pleaded not guilty to felonies alleging a fraudulent act in a gaming establishment and conspiracy to cheat at gambling. The case centres on a Fresno State game against Colorado State played on 7 January 2025, which drew scrutiny from Nevada gaming regulators. Nevada Gaming Control Board records reviewed by ESPN allege that Silverman helped distribute proceeds from wagers connected to former Fresno State forward Mykell Robinson.…

The UK Gambling Commission has confirmed plans to move forward with its financial risk assessment programme following months of delays and industry uncertainty. The regulator hosted a stakeholder conference call to outline the next stage of applying financial vulnerability checks to UK gambling customers across the industry. Reports from Sky News and The Daily Telegraph ahead of the briefing indicated the Commission and government would confirm the Gambling Review’s framework and schedule for binding FRA application. Under the planned structure, customers losing more than £125 over 30 days or £500 in a year will face lower-tier checks using publicly available…

SBC Summit Tbilisi is set to return on 15-16 July at the Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace, organised in collaboration with SMH Global. The 2026 edition is targeting more than 2,500 attendees, building on the previous year’s event which attracted over 2,000 delegates from 44 countries. The summit is positioning itself as a major gathering point for the iGaming industry across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and surrounding regions. More than 70 speakers are scheduled to take the stage across the two days, covering topics including regulation, operations, technology, affiliate marketing, and cross-industry partnerships. Sports will feature prominently throughout the agenda,…