Day: 26 June 2026

Key Moments: Stakelogic BV paid £122,835 in a regulatory settlement after some slot games failed to meet the 2.5-second minimum spin interval required by UK rules. A total of 16 games offered on the GB market were found to have operated too quickly, with timing shortfalls as small as 0.001 seconds. The issue stemmed from the use of manual stopwatches to measure compliance with timing regulations. Compliance Breach Uncovered in Slot Game Development The UK Gambling Commission took regulatory action against Stakelogic BV after multiple online slot games did not…

Key Moments: Malta has expressed its intention to veto any new EU-wide tax powers, including those related to gambling. Negotiations for the next EU financial framework have brought renewed focus to gambling levies and Malta’s corporate tax system. The Maltese government and opposition have shown unity in defending national tax authority and opposing direct EU-level taxes. EU Budget Talks Highlight Gambling Tax Concerns Malta has set a firm boundary as discussions surface around the European Union’s upcoming long-term budget. The country has openly declared that it would block any initiatives…