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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has initiated a review into the operating licence of Evolution Malta Limited under Section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005. The review follows concerns that Evolution games were “being accessible from the UK through operators not holding a Commission license.”

The UNICEF study revealed that many children regret spending money on in-game purchases, with loot boxes often exploiting psychological tactics to encourage spending. Critics have likened these mechanisms to gambling. 

The Malta Gaming Authority has published its Interim Performance Report for January to June 2024. The report provides an overview of the Authority’s activities, the Maltese gaming industry and medium term outlook. It also highlights supervisory measures, licensing updates and player protection.

FIBA has announced a new partnership with 1xBet as the exclusive Global Betting Partner for all FIBA National Team Competitions, including traditional Basketball and 3×3 Basketball until December 2027.

🎰 Get ready for another round of iGaming Quick Takes x STATSCORE 👤 Maciej Akimow, Founder & CEO of iGaming Dragon, answered our questions about the world of iGaming and more...

Tabcorp Holdings Limited has today announced a major overhaul of its executive leadership team with two new positions aimed at sharpening its focus on wagering and media. These changes are part of the company’s strategy under CEO Gillon McLachlan.

BetMakers Technology Group (ASX:BET) has announced the renewal of its partnership with Australian wagering operator betr. The agreement ensures the continued delivery of BetMakers’ fixed odds solutions, content, and data services, reaffirming a collaboration that supports betr’s expansive racing product offering.

🎯 Christian Kist’s perfect leg sparked a £180,000 donation from Paddy Power, split three ways: £60,000 to Prostate Cancer UK, £60,000 to Kist, and £60,000 to a lucky fan at Alexandra Palace.

Soft2Bet has been shortlisted in six categories for the EGR Europe Awards 2025. Among the nominations are the prestigious ‘European Software Provider’ and ‘European ESG Initiative of the Year.’ 🗣️ Oksana Tsyhankova, Chief Marketing Officer of Soft2Bet: “Our brands’ strong performance throughout the year has been highlighted by key industry awards, reaffirming our success in localisation and delivering exceptional results in every market we serve.”

The fine comes after KSA’s investigation revealed that Unibet had failed to comply with CRUKS regulations during the 2022 World Cup.