Swedish gambling operator ATG is pursuing legal action against hundreds of customers after a technical fault on its casino platform allowed users to withdraw money they had not legitimately staked, according to reports in Sweden. The incident happened on the… Continue reading
The Swedish government has officially appointed Peter Knutsson as the new Director General and head of the Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen). His tenure is set to begin on August 17, 2026, and will run for a six-year term, concluding on… Continue reading
The United Kingdom’s financial landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with the prepaid card and digital wallet sector poised for substantial expansion. According to the latest United Kingdom Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Intelligence Report 2026, the market is expected… Continue reading
The Payments Association has unveiled its UK payments manifesto for 2026, setting out 77 policy recommendations drawn from more than 150 industry professionals. While the document is aimed at the wider payments sector, several themes matter directly to casino players… Continue reading
The Swedish mobile payment giant, Swish, continues to evolve its service ecosystem. As of March 2026, major banking institutions Swedbank and Nordea have officially integrated support for recurring payments directly within the Swish app. This development marks a significant milestone… Continue reading
The European Central Bank (ECB) has officially unveiled plans for a comprehensive 12-month pilot program for the digital euro, scheduled to commence in the second half of 2027. This initiative marks a significant step toward the potential issuance of a… Continue reading
A recent investigation has revealed a concerning trend in the tech industry: major AI chatbots are actively recommending illegal, unlicensed online casinos to users. The analysis, conducted by The Guardian and Investigate Europe, highlights a significant failure in safety controls… Continue reading
A recent TechRadar article highlights the growing challenges facing UK retailers due to outdated payment infrastructures. Despite contactless and digital wallets accounting for 38% of all UK transactions, many merchants lack integrated solutions that connect cards, e-wallets, and terminal-free Soft-POS… Continue reading
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced on 10 December 2025 that stablecoin payments will be a regulatory priority for 2026. As part of its latest policy update, the FCA revealed plans to launch a new regulatory sandbox allowing British… Continue reading
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation on 5 December 2025 proposing to reduce the administrative fee for overdue regulatory returns from £250 to £100. This measure is intended to make late fees fairer and less burdensome, particularly… Continue reading
