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Google announces expansion of offline gambling restriction ads across 35 countries

Google announces expansion of offline gambling restriction ads across 35 countries Ross Kilvington   Suswati Basu     Google has recently announced an expansion of its Gambling and Games policy on Wednesday (November 19). It comes only weeks after the tech giant changed how it classified sweepstakes casino games, which are no longer considered social … Continue reading Google announces expansion of offline gambling restriction ads across 35 countries

Peaky Blinders producer Banijay seals $5B deal to create gambling giant

Peaky Blinders producer Banijay seals $5B deal to create gambling giant Suswati Basu       The producers of hit shows like The Peaky Blinders have put pen to paper on a £4 billion ($ 5.28 billion) gambling deal. Banijay Group (Banijay) is responsible for the Cillian Murphy-led gangster show, alongside other television brands like … Continue reading Peaky Blinders producer Banijay seals $5B deal to create gambling giant

NBA memo issued to all teams details integrity concerns amid gambling scandal

NBA memo issued to all teams details integrity concerns amid gambling scandal Graeme Hanna       The NBA has issued an urgent memo to all 30 teams stressing that “more can be done” to protect the integrity of the game, following the gambling scandal that has rocked the league.  Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, … Continue reading NBA memo issued to all teams details integrity concerns amid gambling scandal

Autumn Budget 2025: UK gambling firms brace themselves for sharp tax rises – what to expect

Autumn Budget 2025: UK gambling firms brace themselves for sharp tax rises – what to expect Suswati Basu       The UK government is preparing a sweeping overhaul of gambling taxes in its Autumn Budget 2025, which could shake up one of the country’s most profitable yet controversial industries. Chancellor Rachael Reeves has been … Continue reading Autumn Budget 2025: UK gambling firms brace themselves for sharp tax rises – what to expect

Inside the mob-backed gambling ring that just shook the NBA

October 23, 2025 Inside the mob-backed gambling ring that just shook the NBA The FBI dropped a bombshell indictment on Thursday, announcing arrests and criminal charges against dozens of people allegedly involved with gambling and rigging NBA games. The whole thing involved not only some of basketball’s biggest names, but also the mob.  At a … Continue reading Inside the mob-backed gambling ring that just shook the NBA

Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase’s career is over after ‘irrefutable’ gambling evidence

Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase’s career is over after ‘irrefutable’ gambling evidence – report Rachael Davies After an investigation found ‘irrefutable’ evidence of gambling, it appears Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase’s career is over. MLB Insider Héctor Gómez has posted on X that Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase will not play in Major League Baseball again, after the … Continue reading Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase’s career is over after ‘irrefutable’ gambling evidence

UK and US team up to dismantle $15B international crypto scam and illegal gambling network

UK and US team up to dismantle $15B international crypto scam and illegal gambling network Rachael Davies The UK and the US governments have joined forces to take down a Southeast Asian crypto scam network, indicting the founder of Prince Holding Group. An international network that runs illegal crypto scam centres using trafficked workers has … Continue reading UK and US team up to dismantle $15B international crypto scam and illegal gambling network

Apple, Google, and Meta face court cases for gambling app benefits

Apple, Google, and Meta face court cases for gambling app benefits Jacob Woodward Three of the world’s largest global names, Apple, Google, and Meta, are embroiled in court action for allegedly profiting from gambling-style apps on their respective digital platforms. As reported by Reuters, the trident is pushing for the action against them to be … Continue reading Apple, Google, and Meta face court cases for gambling app benefits

Police in Philippines raid illegal online gambling group

Police in Philippines raid illegal online gambling group Suswati Basu Officers of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) based in the Philippines conducted a raid on an illegal online gambling group. The raid was orchestrated by the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), the Philippine Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), and the Philippine National Police (PNP). This … Continue reading Police in Philippines raid illegal online gambling group

Two influencers face €30,000 fine for gambling marketing in Finland

Two influencers face €30,000 fine for gambling marketing in Finland Rachael Davies The Finnish National Police Board has fined two influencers €30,000 a piece for marketing gambling in Finland. Two social media influencers have been prohibited from marketing gambling in Finland by the National Police Board. One ban came into effect in June 2025, while … Continue reading Two influencers face €30,000 fine for gambling marketing in Finland