Author: Andy Newton

Police have arrested a Malaysian man in Thailand in conjunction with an alleged RM 1.5billion money laundering operation through a black market online gambling site called Hydra888. Suspect Detained By Thai Immigration Authorities On Gambling Money Laundering Charges   The 26-year Malaysian man was collared by the Thai immigration authorities at the Don Mueang International Airport […]

The Betfair and Paddy Power brands, that come under the Flutter Entertainment banner, were targeted by a cyber attack this week – with the firm confirming these criminals were able to access personal account information. Betfair and Paddy Power Cyber Attack Sees Email Addresses and Account Names Obtained  On Tuesday 8th July, Flutter Entertainment – […]

There were many happy Hard Rock Bet customers this week, as the casino platform honored $5,000 cash payouts – despite these ‘Live Trivia’ winnings coming due to a technical fault. New Jersey Hard Rock Bet Players Rewarded With $5,000 Payouts Due To ‘Live Trivia’ Malfunction  If a technical glitch at a US online casino results […]

The New York Gaming Association have reported Resorts World racino at Aqueduct has topped the in nation in slot machine revenue for May – after racking in a staggering $57.5m Aqueduct’s Resorts World Racino Topped Mohegan Sun Casino In May Slot Machine Revenue The Resorts World racino in Aqueduct hit the jackpot in May when […]

Greyhound Racing Ireland have reported they’ve signed a deal with SIS to extend coverage of the sport in the country to 2028 – meaning over 500 races will be shown per month for betting operators. SIS and GRI Deal To Include Live Data Rights From 10 Irish Greyhound Tracks Sports Information Service (SIS), who deliver […]

The British Gambling Commission (BGC) and International Basketball Federation (FIBA) have named six former Surrey Scorchers players in a basketball match-fixing case that will see heavy sanctions issued. Surrey Scorchers Players In Hot Water After BGC Basketball Match-Fixing Case  Six former players of Surrey Scorchers have been revealed by the British Gambling Commission in basketball […]

The HBLB (Great Britain’s Horserace Betting Levy Board) have announced former William Hill chief Roger Devlin as their new chairman – having been appointed by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport – Lisa Nandy. Roger Devlin Will Replace Anne Lambert As HBLB Chairman Anne Lambert has served as the HBLB chairman since […]

Stakelogic and Hollywoodbets UK have signed a new contract agreement via the Relax Gaming platform to supply the online site with their full array of  slot games. Hollywoodbet UK To Showcase Full Stakelogic Slots Portfolio  With Relax Gaming’s platform integrating the deal, it’s been reported Hollywoodbets UK will now offer Stakelogic’s full range of slot […]

A recent survey commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has suggested that any potential UK government tax increase on online gambling sites would push a large number of players towards unregulated and black market betting platforms. Raising further concerns about player safety, compliance monitoring tools and the lack of problem gambling tools. 65% […]

Wynn Resorts have completed their purchase of the Wynn Mayfair casino – a private members’ gaming club in London that has had many celebrity guests on their books over the years. Crown Resorts Sell Mayfair Casino To Wynn Resorts, After UK Gambling Commission Agree Deal The famous private members’ club in London’s West End – […]

It’s been reported that three leading gambling firms – that include Betsson and Flutter – have been handed big fines by the Spelinspektionen over a series of AML failures that violated Swedish regulations around customer due diligence procedures. Flutter, Betsson and Snabbare Fined After Breaching Swedish Gambling Rules  The Swedish Gambling Authority – Spelinspektionen – […]

It’s been reported that Japanese police have arrested a man on suspicion of online gambling – in a case they are saying is thought to be the biggest individual betting-related investigation the country have ever seen. With the accused said to have wagered up to 28 billion yen and also working as an affiliate marketer. […]