Day: 10 October 2025

Key Moments: George Janssen secured an $18,556 prize in a Michigan poker event while awaiting sentencing for financial institution fraud Janssen was found zip-tied and injured after being reported missing in November 2023 amid claims of abduction by an extortion gang Prosecutors allege Janaasen orchestrated a $3.9 million auto-loan fraud scheme, with $1.9 million still unsettled Tournament Victory Amidst Legal Turmoil George Janssen, a well-known poker player currently awaiting sentencing after admitting to financial institution fraud, recently triumphed in a Michigan poker tournament. Janssen outperformed 311 other participants in a…

Key Moments: Tokyo police referred a 13-year-old boy with a severe online gambling addiction to a child guidance center after he accessed an overseas online casino about 7,000 times in a seven-month period. The boy reportedly lost cryptocurrency valued at ¥260,000 (approximately €1,600) using funds obtained via PayPay’s platform without strict identity checks. New Japanese regulations effective from 25 September 2025 prohibit online gambling advertisements and block the launch of new online casinos. Escalating Incidents of Underage Gambling Authorities in Tokyo have highlighted the case of a 13-year-old boy from…

Key Moments: The Esports World Cup 2026 is scheduled to take place from July 6 to August 23, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Twenty out of twenty-four game titles for the event have been announced, spanning multiple genres. EWC 2025 awarded $70.45 million in prizes, with Team Falcons taking the Club Championship with 5,200 points. Event Expansion and Global Reach The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has revealed that the Esports World Cup 2026 will feature competitions in 24 titles, of which 20 have now been confirmed. The event is…

Key Moments: Regulation and compliance have surged to become the leading concern for iGaming industry executives, according to a new report. Operators are increasingly focusing on consolidating existing market positions instead of pursuing aggressive geographic expansion. Marketing and retention have emerged as strategic top priorities as companies respond to stricter regulatory and competitive environments. Regulation and Compliance Dominate Industry Priorities A newly released report has revealed a significant shift in focus for iGaming sector leaders, who now cite regulation and compliance as their top concerns. Competition and responsible gaming follow…

Key Moments: The High Court rejected Lee Gibson’s claim against Betfair, dismissing the notion of a duty of care. Gibson has taken his £1.5 million loss case to the Court of Appeal, alleging Betfair failed to act on signs of excessive gambling. The outcome of the case could impact legal expectations for betting operators regarding problem gamblers, including high-value clients. Background of the Dispute Lee Gibson, a 47-year-old property tycoon from Leeds, England, lost £1.5 million on Betfair over a ten-year period by placing over 30,000 soccer bets on the…