Bulgaria’s financial sector has been rocked by plans for tax hikes. Among other things, officials have been considering raising the gambling tax by 5%. 5% Tax Hike Is on the Table Bulgaria’s medium-term budget forecast for 2026-2028 has outlined certain changes to the Eastern European country’s Gambling Act. The amendments will see the country’s gambling…
Macau’s non-gaming spending by visitors has continued to swell, amid continued efforts to diversify the local tourism industry and end the region’s reliance on casinos. The most recent statistics show that tourists spent 10% more on things other than gaming in the third quarter of 2025. Macau The Non-Gaming Spend Is on the Rise Macau…
Next-gen payment service provider OKTO announced that its direct card-in solution is now available in Mexico, amid increased demand for such services. The company said that this will empower online casino players, providing them with unprecedented convenience. OKTO direct card-in solution The Launch Aligns with OKTO’s LATAM Strategy According to OKTO’s announcement, the new direct…
Picture the scene. Beneath an ancient oak lies a secret den that glows with guitars, bonfires, and untold riches. Here, a rebellious leprechaun rules the stage, blending Irish luck with the raw thrill of rock. Every spin brings a chance to collect gold bars, unlock mystery surprises, and uncover jackpots. Player-Centric Gameplay Brings Collector Symbols,…
For seven years, Shaun Joseph Benward, a low-key but well-known casino scammer, toured properties all over the United States, pulling off one stunt after the next. Shaun Joseph Benward However, in April 2025, his escapade was stopped shortly after he was located by police and arrested, the result of a 2018 investigation by the Iowa…
Yggdrasil is happy to report that the company has teamed up with Merkur, a global behemoth, in Serbia to expand through its local MerkurXtip brand in the fast-developing Eastern European market. Yggdrasil MerkurXtip Serbia provides both operators and suppliers with a dynamic and lucrative business environment, making Yggdrasil’s further local expansion logical. Yggdrasil’s Yggdrasil Grows…
The Cleveland Guardians are willing to cooperate with a new investigation that has targeted two of their pitchers – Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, both of whom are said to have colluded with other conspirators to place bets, fumble plays, and score wins on betting outcomes. Cleveland Guardians Emmanuel Clase Luis Ortiz MLB Pitchers Let…
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced at the end of last week that six men’s college basketball players had their eligibility revoked following their involvement in three separate sports-betting cases. National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA six men’s college basketball players eligibility revoked sports-betting cases Information Leakage and Game Manipulation The investigations found that some…
Sega Sammy Holdings reported weaker-than-expected financial results for the six months ending September 30, 2025. Sega Sammy Holdings weaker-than-expected financial results September 30, 2025 Delays, Acquisitions, and Slow Video Games Sales Net sales dropped 5.0% year-on-year to JPY201.1 billion ($1.31 billion), while Adjusted EBITDA fell sharply by 54.3% to JPY16.0 billion ($104 million). Net sales…
Reuters has reported that, in the media’s estimates, 10% of Meta’s revenue – the company behind Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger – is generated from high-risk advertisement revenue, which includes illegal gambling but also websites potentially linked to various scam activities. Reuters Facebook Instagram WhatsApp Messenger Meta Is Holding Back on Moderating Dangerous Gambling Ads…
