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Romania's Gambling Reform Stalls as Political Crisis Threatens Player Protection Measures

On 5 May 2026, Romania saw the collapse of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s government after losing a vote of no confidence. The fallout was engineered through the alignment of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) with the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians. With little warning, PSD withdrew fr

Romania's Gambling Reform Stalled as Government Collapses Amid Political Turmoil

On 5 May 2026, Romania saw the collapse of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s government after losing a vote of no confidence. The fallout was engineered through the alignment of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) with the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians. With little warning, PSD withdrew fr

GamScore App Launches to Bridge Player Protection Gaps Across UK Gambling Operators

Users of the GamScore app will be able to keep on top of compliance requirements across UK operators.

Entain Pushes for Independent Football Regulator to Tackle Unlicensed Gambling Sponsors

With six Premier League clubs currently sponsored by operators without a UK licence, Entain is calling for urgent action.

Italian Internationals Face Criminal Charges as Football's Gambling Crisis Deepens

Meta Under Fire: Dutch Regulator Uncovers Thousands of Illegal Gambling Adverts as UK Considers Stricter Social Media Controls

Social media giant Meta continues to find itself in the firing line of gambling regulators, a growing number of which are becoming increasingly frustrated with unlicensed advertising on the platform. The company behind Facebook and Instagram is being monitored by the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Du

Campaign Insiders Exploit Prediction Markets for Profit as Regulators Eye Tighter Controls

Japanese Online Casino Debt Crisis Highlights Global Gambling Regulation Challenges as UK Reviews Digital Protections

South Korean Teen Gambling Addiction Case Highlights UK's Need for Enhanced Youth Protection

DraftKings Eyes Predictions Market Growth Despite Fierce US Competition

Despite intense competition, DraftKings expressed confidence on its Q1 call that it can attain a podium spot in predictions.

Wynn Reports Strong Q1 Performance Despite UAE Resort Delays, Raises Player Protection Questions for UK Market

Wynn will face modest delays to its ballyhooed UAE resort, but there was plenty of other good news from CEO Craig Billings on Thursday.

Gambling Commission Creates Head of Illegal Markets Role as Black Market Operators Flourish

The Gambling Commission is moving to strengthen the UK’s fight against illegal gambling with the creation of a Head of Illegal Markets role. It will focus on leading high-profile investigations and disruption activity targeting black market operators, as the licensed industry in the UK continues to