6 December 2025
Victoria Gate Casino has reopened in Leeds after the UK Gambling Commission lifted its licence suspension. The venue introduced new leadership, overhauled its AML controls and committed to an independent audit, allowing operations to resume while regulators continue monitoring its long-term compliance.
Sweden’s gambling regulator (Spelinspektionen) has issued a sharp warning to SkillOnNet after uncovering issues in
Caesars faces a $7.8M AML penalty after Nevada regulators detailed years of missed warnings, failed checks and repeated oversight lapses tied to Mathew Bowyer.
Missouri is preparing to launch legal sports betting in December, while Minnesota is intensifying action against offshore gambling sites. The two states now illustrate sharply different paths in the national betting debate, with one expanding regulated markets and the other relying on enforcement as lawmakers struggle to agree on a legal framework.
A confidential dossier accusing Evolution of operating in unregulated markets has sparked one of the most contentious feuds in gambling tech. The allegations, which Playtech denies any link to, have raised questions about reputation, regulatory trust and market influence as two of the industry’s biggest suppliers navigate mounting scrutiny.
Sweden is testing a question that could reshape gambling regulation across Europe as streamer Christofer “Chrippa” Lundström faces criminal charges linked to unlicensed casino content. Prosecutors say his streams promoted illegal operators, while his defense argues they were entertainment. The outcome may redefine how influencer-driven gambling content is treated under European law.
European regulators have tightened gambling rules to improve safety, yet search trends and market studies show a growing share of players turning to offshore sites. Although the licensed market remains strong, stricter limits and higher friction are pushing some users toward unregulated alternatives, revealing a widening gap in channelization across Europe.
Missouri is preparing to launch legal sports betting in December, while Minnesota is intensifying action against offshore gambling sites. The two states now illustrate sharply different paths in the national betting debate, with one expanding regulated markets and the other relying on enforcement as lawmakers struggle to agree on a legal framework.
A confidential dossier accusing Evolution of operating in unregulated markets has sparked one of the most contentious feuds in gambling tech. The allegations, which Playtech denies any link to, have raised questions about reputation, regulatory trust and market influence as two of the industry’s biggest suppliers navigate mounting scrutiny.
