Author: Charles Shephardson

Gambling Commission director of enforcement and intelligence John Pierce has issued a stark warning that AI-powered compliance systems are failing operators when it matters most. Speaking at the Gambling Anti-Money Laundering Group (GAMLG) Conference in London, Pierce told delegates that AI tools were “too often” not meeting anti-money laundering standards required by the regulator. Pierce was clear that the Commission is not opposed to the use of AI and new technologies for AML purposes, but stressed that operators must confirm effectiveness before any rollout. “We aren’t ideologically against the use of new technology in your processes,” he said. “But you…

The Netherlands Gambling Authority, known as the KSA, has fined online gambling operator 711 a total of €886,000 for failing to meet its duty of care obligations. The fine followed a KSA investigation into 10 separate player files, which uncovered that 711 had not done enough to protect users from gambling-related harm. All 10 files revealed breaches of the Netherlands’ Gambling Act, with the violations said to have occurred between 2022 and 26 June 2024. This marks the first publicly announced financial penalty from the KSA since 10 March, when Fortaprime SRL was fined €1.8m and Novatech received a record…

Better Collective has launched its artificial intelligence betting product Playbook in Brazil, targeting one of its most important football markets globally. The Copenhagen-based sports media group said Playbook will help users create customised betslips from sports-related content, accessible through regulated sportsbook partners. The Brazil rollout marks another significant test of the product outside the United States, where Better Collective first launched Playbook last September ahead of the NFL season. Better Collective said the product will initially focus on football in Brazil, with distribution primarily running through X, Telegram and Discord. Co-founder and co-CEO Jesper Søgaard said: “We have seen strong…

BETBY, the Tier 1 B2B sportsbook provider, is rolling out a major new version of its eTennis title ahead of the Wimbledon tournament this summer. The upgraded product forms part of BETBY’s award-winning proprietary esports feed, known as Betby Games, which powers virtual sports content for operators worldwide. The new eTennis experience has been designed to deliver a faster, deeper, and more engaging virtual tennis product at one of the most significant moments in the global tennis calendar. Coverage spans both Men’s and Women’s tournaments across all four Grand Slams, including the Australian Open, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open.…

The Gambling Commission has issued a firm warning to UK gambling operators, urging them to take their anti-money laundering obligations far more seriously. The regulator described the alert as a “wake up call” for the industry, signalling growing concern over compliance failures across the sector. Money laundering remains one of the most significant regulatory risks facing the UK gambling industry, with operators expected to maintain robust financial crime controls. The Commission has consistently increased scrutiny of how operators detect, assess, and report suspicious financial activity across their platforms. Operators are required under UK law to implement effective anti-money laundering programmes,…

Yggdrasil has officially launched Giga Zombies GigaBlox globally, positioning the new video slot as the standout horror-themed release of the summer season. The game is set inside a lost ancient temple consumed by jungle, where a red-haired treasure hunter battles relentless zombie hordes across a post-apocalyptic landscape. Players are placed alongside the heroine as she uses Wilds as weapons and relies on a Progress Bar to survive wave after wave of undead enemies. The slot runs on a 6×5 reel setup with pay-anywhere wins, offering a modern gameplay structure designed to keep players engaged across every session. A range of…

FairGambling, a new transparency and rewards platform built for crypto casino players, has officially launched to the public with a comprehensive suite of player-focused tools. The platform enters a market that processed over $80 billion in crypto casino deposit volume last year, reflecting the enormous scale of the sector it aims to serve. FairGambling’s analytics layer already tracks more than $45 billion of that historical deposit flow in real time across the operators it currently covers. Despite the market’s scale, players have historically had limited tools to verify fairness, compare operators, or independently assess on-chain activity with any meaningful depth.…

Asaf Noifeld has stepped down as managing director of casino at FanDuel after spending more than four years leading the division. Noifeld confirmed his departure in a LinkedIn post on 10 June 2026, revealing he had held the position since May 2022. Before taking on the FanDuel role, Noifeld spent over eight years with PokerStars, which operates under the same Flutter Entertainment umbrella as FanDuel. His time at PokerStars included roles as managing director of casino and director of product and innovation, giving him deep experience across the iGaming sector. Earlier in his career, Noifeld worked as a project manager…

Betty co-founder and group CEO Justin Park has spoken openly about the operator’s debut in the UK market, calling it a vital step toward building a global casino brand. The UK represents Betty’s second market after Ontario, with an Alberta launch also planned for later in 2026, as the company eyes continued international expansion. Park describes Betty UK informally as “High-Tax Betty,” framing the launch as a deliberate exercise in building the operational muscle needed for high-tax jurisdictions worldwide. “Even the markets we’re in like Ontario, who knows what happens to that tax rate in the future?” Park said, explaining…

Infingame, a leading aggregator in the iGaming industry, has published a new set of behavioral insights revealing how player expectations are shifting dramatically across global casino markets. The findings draw on aggregated performance observations across multiple operator environments, highlighting a decisive move away from traditional retention tactics toward faster, more personalized experiences. According to the analysis, operators still relying on static bonus campaigns and oversized game libraries are recording lower engagement efficiency compared to platforms built around responsive UX and real-time promotional customization. The report arrives as competition intensifies across both regulated and emerging markets, pushing operators to reconsider how…