Is Finland in danger of freezing out smaller operators?

Is Finland in danger of freezing out smaller operators? Summary Finland is moving from a Veikkaus monopoly to a licensed commercial gambling market, but stakeholders warn that draft marketing rules risk sidelining smaller operators. Concerns focus on strict limits for digital marketing, a proposed ban on affiliate activity and welcome bonuses, and comparatively permissive mass-media […]

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Alleged casino fraud boss Chen Zhi extradited to China

Alleged casino fraud boss Chen Zhi extradited to China Summary Chinese-born businessman Chen Zhi, founder of Prince Holding Group, has been arrested in Cambodia and extradited to China amid allegations that his conglomerate operated an “industrial scale” fraud network. Authorities say the group ran so-called “pig-butchering” crypto scams that defrauded victims of substantial sums, and […]

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Lawsuit Targets DraftKings, Alleges Illegal Gambling Offering

Lawsuit Targets DraftKings, Alleges Illegal Gambling Offering Summary A class-action complaint was filed in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan on 30 December by plaintiff Michael Koester, alleging that DraftKings failed to enforce mandatory consumer-protection safeguards. The suit claims DraftKings allowed users to increase betting limits immediately instead of imposing a […]

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Prince Group founder Chen Zhi arrested in Cambodia and repatriated to China for investigation | AGB

Prince Group founder Chen Zhi arrested in Cambodia and repatriated to China for investigation | AGB Summary Prince Group chairman Chen Zhi was reportedly detained in Cambodia and transferred back to China for investigation. US authorities have previously named Chen as the alleged mastermind of a large online fraud and money‑laundering network spanning Southeast Asia. […]

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Alleged scam kingpin and Prince Group head Chen Zhi arrested in Cambodia, extradited to China

Alleged scam kingpin and Prince Group head Chen Zhi arrested in Cambodia, extradited to China Summary Chinese national Chen Zhi, accused of running Prince Group and orchestrating large-scale online fraud and forced-labour scam compounds in Cambodia, has been arrested by Cambodian authorities and extradited to China following co-operation between the two countries. Cambodian officials say […]

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2026 integrity preview: How will regulators in US respond to bevy of sports betting scandals?

2026 integrity preview: How will regulators in US respond to bevy of sports betting scandals? Summary A series of high-profile sports betting scandals in 2025 has put integrity squarely on regulators’ and leagues’ agendas for 2026. Expect targeted limits on player prop bets rather than an across-the-board ban. MLB has already agreed a ceiling on […]

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São Paulo Football Federation signs record collective sponsorship with Rivalo | Yogonet International

São Paulo Football Federation signs record collective sponsorship with Rivalo Summary The São Paulo Football Federation (FPF) has signed a landmark collective sponsorship deal with Rivalo that covers 46 clubs and five competitions across the state’s football pyramid. Rivalo will take pitchside advertising in Paulistão A1, naming rights for Paulistão A2, A3, A4 and the […]

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