UK Statutory Levy Sparks Fears for Gambling Harm Charities Summary UK gambling-harm charities are warning of a funding crisis after the statutory levy for gambling research, prevention and treatment kicked in. Operators paid their first contributions in September, but many charities — particularly smaller groups — say they have yet to receive funds and are […]
Four New Zealand influencers fined for breaching ad laws Summary Four New Zealand influencers and the Curacao-licensed operator Spinbet have been collectively fined NZ$125,000 (£53,900) for promoting unlicensed online casinos that breach local advertising rules. Individual fines: Calen Morris and Billy Whaanga NZ$20,000 each (four breaches each), Tuhira Wana NZ$15,000 (three breaches) and Millie Elder-Holmes […]
Sweden: Gambling must ensure full credit ban in 2026 Summary Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s Gambling Inspectorate, has ordered licensed gambling operators to ensure a complete ban on credit-funded gambling from 1 April 2026. The ban covers credit cards, loans, overdrafts and buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) schemes. Operators must audit and test payment systems, deploy real-time monitoring, refuse transactions where […]
Sleeper Sues CFTC In Pursuit of Approval To Offer Predictions Summary Fantasy app operator Sleeper has filed suit against the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and its acting chairman, accusing the agency of unlawfully blocking the National Futures Association (NFA) from approving Sleeper’s application to register as a futures commission merchant (FCM). Gaining FCM registration […]
Norsk Tipping hit with yet another fine over lottery mismanagement Summary Norsk Tipping is facing a potential NOK25m fine after technical errors in the 19 April Super Draw (Supertrekning) led to 52 million‑kroner winners being incorrectly selected. The fault came from a deletion of players who placed bets via cooperative banks around Christmas and New […]
Ex-Boyd Gaming employee sues over data breach Summary Boyd Gaming is facing a proposed nationwide class action after a cybersecurity incident that exposed personal information of current and former employees. Former employee Scott Levy filed the lawsuit in the Nevada District Court on 25 September, alleging Boyd failed to implement adequate cybersecurity protections and delayed […]
DraftKings signs multi-year advertising deal with NBCUniversal Summary DraftKings has agreed a multi-year advertising partnership with NBCUniversal that will place the sportsbook across NBCUniversal’s sports coverage — including the NFL, NBA and major events such as Super Bowl LX and the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Telemundo. The deal covers linear, digital and streaming platforms […]
How AI will redefine sportsbooks – and become a foundational layer for strategic growth Summary Daniel Netzer of LSports argues that AI is set to become a core layer of every sportsbook’s strategy. While uptake in betting and gaming has been slower and bumpier than in some other industries, large-scale trends — rising data consumption, […]
Norsk Tipping faces another penalty over lottery error Summary The Norwegian Lottery Authority (Lotteritilsynet) has warned state-owned operator Norsk Tipping it could face a penalty of up to NOK25 million after a technical fault affected a 19 April “super draw”. A system error deleted bets submitted via cooperative banks over Christmas and New Year, excluding […]
Why I Treat Talent Like A Dynamic Asset, Not A Fixed Resource Summary Samyr Laine — co‑founder of Freedom Trail Capital and former Olympic athlete — argues that talent should be treated as a dynamic asset shaped by leadership, culture and opportunity rather than a fixed commodity. He prioritises energy, adaptability and coachability over pedigree, […]
