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Football mourns Sol Bamba who has died at 39

Sol Bamba, a former defender for clubs such as Leeds United, Leicester City, Cardiff City, and Hibernian, has passed away at the age of 39. Born in France, Bamba enjoyed a distinguished career in British football, having begun his journey with Paris St-Germain before moving on to Dunfermline and Hibernian in Scotland. His performances eventually led to a move to Leicester City under Sven-Goran Eriksson in 2011.

SiGMA Poker Tour: Manila and Malta set the stage for 2025 debut

The SiGMA Poker Tour promises an unparalleled combination of high-stakes poker action, elite networking opportunities, and unforgettable experiences.

KSA cracks down on Stake ads at Formula 1 Zandvoort

The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) issued a  directive to Formula 1 and the Sauber racing team, prohibiting them from promoting the unlicensed gambling company Stake during last weekend’s Formula 1 event in Zandvoort. As Stake lacks the necessary licensing, KSA indicated that it is illegal for the company to offer gambling services in the Netherlands. Sauber competes as the Stake F1 Team in most international races and is sponsored by Stake, an international gambling provider.

Gaming Innovation Group sees revenue surge in Q2 2024  

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has reported an increase in its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, largely driven by the strong performance of its media division, now rebranded as Gentoo Media.

Police close investigation into UK election scandal

The Metropolitan Police have closed their part of the investigation into the general election betting scandal due to a lack of evidence, but the Gambling Commission continues to investigate. Seven police officers remain under scrutiny, and possible violations of the Gambling Act are still being analyzed.

Gambling industry in Ukraine leads growth in income tax payments

The gambling industry in Ukraine has emerged as a leader in the growth of income tax payments during the first half of this year.

Goran Dragic plays his farewell game in Slovenia

Goran Dragic, the renowned Slovenian basketball player, bid farewell to the sport in a charity match alongside teammates and basketball legends. From a second-round draft pick to an NBA All-Star, Dragic's career was celebrated globally on 25 August.

VBET strengthens European presence with Malta Football Association partnership 

The Malta Football Association has announced a new partnership with VBET, making the iGaming and sports betting operator the official betting partner of the Maltese Senior National Team. This collaboration marks a step in VBET’s ongoing expansion into the European market, complementing its existing relationship with the Malta Premier League.

Romania coalition government discusses ban on gaming ads

Romania's National Liberal Party (PNL) has proposed banning gambling advertising in the autumn 2024 parliamentary session. The move seeks to reduce the influence of these advertisements, especially in sport, and reflects growing concern about the impact of gambling addiction in society.

Serbia’s  online gambling market overview

The online gambling market in Serbia is highly dynamic, with sports betting holding a dominant position. In 2024, the market is projected to generate $142.9 million in revenue, with an annual growth rate of 5.41 percent reaching a market size of $186 million by 2029.