While UK Gambling Commission is busy publishing guidance on AI risks and #moneylaundering in gambling, they’ve quietly brushed aside serious allegations from a high-ranking ex-employee of Mansion Group. These aren’t vague claims. We're talking about detailed evidence, spanning

The UK gambling sector this week: no fireworks, just friction! From property rants to snooker confessions, offshore loopholes and new UKGC guidance, it’s been one of those weeks. Nothing blew up. But everything added up. If you work in regulation, compliance, payments or

As regulatory interest in crypto-fuelled iGaming continues to grow, so too does scrutiny around complex ecosystems like those built by the BetConstruct and Fastex teams. From NFT launches under Ortak to cross-border operations involving gambling, payments and Web3 platforms, the

£1.2 million to a former Chief Minister’s law firm - to defend the current one? All paid by the taxpayer. No questions asked. While many in Gibraltar face rising rents, understaffed schools and hospital delays, millions have quietly flowed into the legal system, with little

“Onboard in minutes.” But what happens in the milliseconds you can’t see? Fraud’s rising, onboarding’s speeding up, and most firms still don’t know where their users’ biometric data ends up. Platforms like Sumsub offer seamless, cross-border KYC and QES; but are they giving you

The black market isn’t lurking in the shadows anymore. It’s building empires in broad daylight. While regulators hold roundtables and white market operators juggle compliance rules, the unlicensed sector is quietly dominating Europe’s digital gambling scene. From 🇫🇷 France’s

Did we all get so busy talking about fines and laws… that we forgot the games are still being made? From Fishin’ Frenzy 2 to a scratch-card racing game, this week saw a surge of actual product launches. Real games. Real content. Real players still clicking. And if you zoom

When football stars go rogue... Arturo Vidal, the Chilean midfield legend, just launched his own betting platform; but forgot something kind of important: a licence. "Juego con el King" looks like a paradise for shady operators, with Evolution, Ezugi and Pragmatic Play games

GERMANY’S REGULATOR GONE ROGUE? While Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder tightens the screws on licensed operators, offshore sites are cashing in. Legit businesses are pulling out, tax revenue is vanishing, and players? They're heading straight to the black market. This

Weekly reporting. Rolling deadlines. Zero excuses! Malta’s Centralised Bank Account Register (CBAR) isn’t flashy; but it’s one of the country’s most important regulatory tools. Updated every seven days, this system gives authorities real-time access to account data, safe deposit

What happens when regulators act too late… and companies call it “case closed”? Our latest piece investigates the €1 million fine slapped on OKCoin Europe by the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) for serious anti-money laundering failings. But the story doesn’t end

Basta PLAY and Jumping Play Studio Sign Strategic Partnership in the iGaming Industry. Basta Play, a Malta-based iGaming provider and one of Europe’s emerging powerhouses in regulated digital entertainment, has officially entered into a strategic partnership with Jumping Play.

Basta Group Finalizes €3.6 Million Cross-Border Equity Merger with Indian IT Company. Basta Group Ltd, a Malta-based international holding company focused on artificial intelligence, digital finance, and cybersecurity, has finalized a €3.6 million equity-based merger with

Basta Group Malta and NGL Serbia Complete Strategic Equity Merger Valued at €7.2 Million. Basta Group Malta, a global technology and investment group, is pleased to announce the successful completion of a strategic equity-based merger with NGL Serbia (National Gaming

BASTA GROUP ENTERS THE FINTECH SECTOR THROUGH BASTA PAY MALTA. ACQUIRES SOLÖWISE INC. (USA) AND SENDPAY LIMITED (CANADA), TO OPERATE GLOBALLY UNDER THE BASTA PAY BRAND FROM SEPTEMBER 1 Basta Group Ltd, an international holding company headquartered in Malta, has officially

Something doesn’t add up. While Soft2Bet celebrates its Ontario success, their brand Tooniebet.com is quietly operating across British Columbia without any recognised Canadian licence, using a Tobique-issued permit and an Isle of Man shell. The same group now plans US

Check out my latest article: How Malta’s Bill 55 is undermining EU Justice and Player Protection! linkedin.com/pulse/how-malt… via LinkedIn

How many years of recommendations does it take before meaningful reform begins? According to the European Commission’s 2025 Rule of Law Report, Malta is still falling short on nearly every critical benchmark. Despite minor progress in judicial digitalisation and staffing, the

Check out my latest article: How Stake's Slot Charts Reveal a Deeper Truth: 1,500 Staff, Australian Base and Zero Action from AUSTRAC! linkedin.com/pulse/how-stak… via LinkedIn

Europe's digital banking map looks decisive. Revolut appears across much of the continent as the "most popular" brand, but this ranking is based on Google search interest, not authorisation or deposit protection. Search shows attention and confusion as often as trust. The image