AI and remote work reshape hiring trends, says SOFTSWISS & Pentasia report
Artificial intelligence continues to transform recruitment strategies, with companies increasingly adopting automation to optimise workflows and improve operational efficiency.
Police dismantle online gambling network exploiting Ukrainian women
Law enforcement authorities in Spain and Ukraine have broken up a criminal network that exploited Ukrainian women displaced by the war to run an online gambling operation that laundered nearly €4.75 million in illegal profits. According to investigators, the group emerged during the war in Ukraine and specifically targeted young women from regions experiencing constant […]
Irish Advertising Watchdog Removes Two TonyBet Ads Over Gambling Rule Breach
The Irish Advertising Standards Authority (IASA) has ordered the removal of two sponsored YouTube advertisements linked to TonyBet, after ruling that both breached Ireland’s advertising standards for gambling. According to the authority, the ads were found to present gambling as a solution to personal or financial hardship. One complainant argued the content had ‘targeted vulnerable […]
Dele Alli’s Late-Night Poker Losses Spark New Worries Over Troubled Comeback
Reports of substantial poker losses at a London casino have reignited concerns around former England international Dele Alli, whose attempts to revive his football career continue to be overshadowed by setbacks on and off the pitch. According to a Daily Mail report, the 29-year-old midfielder has dropped close to £150,000 over several late-night visits to […]
Andrew Rhodes to step down as UK Gambling Commission CEO
Andrew Rhodes will leave his post as Chief Executive of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), bringing an end to nearly five years at the helm during one of the most transformative periods in British gambling regulation. The regulator confirmed earlier today that Rhodes will officially depart on 30 April 2026, just a month after HM […]
Will higher UK licence fees push the gambling market to breaking point?
With UK gambling licence costs set to increase alongside existing tax pressures, the UK faces a crucial question: can its regulated gambling sector remain viable or will players migrate to unlicensed alternatives? Britain’s online gambling sector is no stranger to reform. However, the government’s latest proposal, which entails a near 30% increase in Gambling Commission […]