Author: Daniel Williams

Key Moments: The EAG Expo 2026 event app is now available for download, launched four months prior to the show at ExCeL London. EAG collaborated with Sitka, whose apps have been downloaded by nearly 500,000 exhibition attendees, to develop this digital companion. Exhibitors and visitors can access various packages, including free and paid options, with features such as appointment scheduling, product listings, and enhanced company profiles. Enhanced Digital Access for EAG Expo 2026 The EAG Expo 2026 organizing team has announced that its newly developed mobile app is fully operational…

Key Moments: Recently, the New York licensing process rejected two casino development proposals for Manhattan The community advisory committee reviewed the proposals. As a result, the projects led by Caesars Palace with SL Green and Rush Street Gaming with partners were denied Only one remaining bid now aims to establish a casino in Manhattan Community Opposition Halts High-Profile Projects Competition for new casino licenses in New York has intensified. Recently, two prominent proposals for venues in Manhattan’s Times Square were dismissed. The first rejected development involved Caesars Palace and SL…

Key Moments: Lottstift has issued notice of a NOK 10m (€860m) fine to Norsk Tipping over a Eurojackpot payout error The error on June 27 led to 47,000 winners being told they had won inflated prizes The incident follows another recent fine of NOK46m (€3.9m) for a technical failure impacting multiple lottery draws Regulator Imposes Significant Fine Norwegian gambling operator Norsk Tipping has been faced with a substantial potential penalty after the country’s gambling authority, Lottstift, responded to a major prize announcement error related to the Eurojackpot lottery. The regulator…

Key Moments: West End agreed to a penalty of DKK 6,928 for offering unlicensed gambling machines. The Danish gambling authority confirmed the machines were available without a license between January 27 and 31. The regulator has intensified enforcement actions, including website blocking and court cases, in recent years. Regulatory Action Against West End West End was issued a financial penalty after an investigation by the Danish gambling regulator, Spillemyndigheden, uncovered unlicensed gambling machines at its venue on Brårupgade 6 in Skive. The regulator determined that the machines were accessible to…

Key Moments: A fraudulent group posed as detectives to further exploit people previously defrauded in sports betting scams. Three victims paid a total of £110,180 to the perpetrators after being subjected to aggressive demands for payment. Four men were convicted and handed sentences ranging from 20 months to four and a half years. Criminal Scheme Targets Previous Scam Victims A group of British men received prison sentences after orchestrating a fraudulent scheme that targeted individuals who had already lost money to horse racing and sports betting investment scams. The men…

Key Moments: The UK Gambling Commission has ordered Maple International Ventures to pay £360,000 due to anti-money laundering and social responsibility violations. Breaches took place between June 2023 and July 2024, including insufficient risk assessments and ineffective controls for duplicate and linked accounts. Maple’s payment includes a £50,000 divestment to socially responsible causes and investigation costs. Regulatory Findings Lead to Significant Payment Maple International Ventures, the operator behind Lottomart.com, has been required to make a £360,000 payment. This action came after the UK Gambling Commission identified a series of shortcomings…

Key Moments: Genting Americas filed a motion on 12 September 2025 to dismiss RAV Bahamas’ amended complaint over the Bimini resort. The dispute centers on allegations that Genting shifted significant financial liabilities onto Resorts World Bimini, impacting minority shareholders. Final court decision on Genting’s dismissal application will determine if the lawsuit proceeds or is ended permanently. Background of the Legal Dispute Genting Americas Inc., the American arm of Genting Malaysia Bhd, has asked the court to dismiss an amended lawsuit filed by minority stakeholder RAV Bahamas Ltd. The case centers…

Key Moments: SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator has added five new developers: Peter & Sons, Just Slots, BlueJack Gaming, FA CHAI Gaming, and TokaCity. The aggregator currently features over 35,000 active games, offering operators an extensive and diverse content portfolio. SOFTSWISS maintains 99.999% uptime and has received the industry’s highest Net Promoter Score (NPS). Strengthening Content Diversity SOFTSWISS has announced the expansion of its Game Aggregator portfolio through partnerships with five studios: Peter & Sons, Just Slots, BlueJack Gaming, FA CHAI Gaming, and TokaCity. These newly integrated providers bring fresh gaming content…

Key Moments: Esportes da Sorte has signed Marcelinho Carioca, celebrated for his tenure with Corinthians, as its new brand ambassador. The agreement contains recurring digital activations, social media strategies, and strengthens the firm’s longstanding Corinthians sponsorship. Marcelinho will participate in advertising, digital content, fan interaction, and programs associated with Brazilian football. Brand Ambassador Announcement Expands Engagement Strategy Esportes da Sorte has entered into a formal agreement with former football star Marcelinho Carioca, who will serve as the company’s brand ambassador. Marcelinho, a legendary figure for Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, is…

Key Moments: The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) formalized an agreement in July with the Brazil Digital Council, obligating tech platforms to remove online ads for unlicensed bookmakers upon request from the Ministry of Finance. Technology companies established a specialized channel to streamline requests for removing suspicious or illicit betting content. The initiative aims to limit the exposure of illegal betting advertisements, with a particular focus on protecting minors and supporting regulated market integrity. Government-Tec Partnership Intensifies Action Against Illegal Betting The Brazilian government has strengthened efforts to combat…