Germany's Black Market Problem Is Bigger Than Regulators Admit
Germany's gambling regulator claims 77% of players are in the licensed market. The industry says the real figure is closer to 50%, and the consequences of getting it wrong could reshape the country's entire regulatory future.
Regulatory · 24 Mar 2026
Meta Pulls 159 Million Fraudulent Ads and Disables 150,000 Accounts in Global Crackdown on Gambling-Linked Scam Networks
Meta has removed more than 159 million fraudulent ads and shut down 10.9 million scam-linked accounts in 2025, while a joint international operation with the Royal Thai Police, FBI, and US Department of Justice disabled 150,000 accounts tied to Southeast Asian scam centres and led to 21 arrests, as criminal networks increasingly use fake gambling platforms to lure victims.
Corporate · 16 Mar 2026
German legal storm threatens to crash the Maltese fortress protecting bet365
The escalating legal conflict over bet365 in Germany serves as a litmus test for the European Union’s ability to enforce judicial cooperation across borders. As Maltese legislation continues to shield operators from multi million euro claims the upcoming decisions from the European Court of Justice will determine whether the current system of regulatory loopholes can survive or if a new era of stringent player protection and cross border accountability is about to begin.
Regulatory · 26 Jan 2026
DATA.BET Unveils Multi Widget, Consolidating Key In-Play Features for Esports Mobile Betting
DATA.BET, a provider of esports betting solutions, has launched a new product designed to significantly enhance the in-play user experience.
Press Release · 9 May 2025