A few days ago, there was a large-scale raid in tranquil East Frisia and Friesland involving the police, customs and the public prosecutor's office. A total of around 400 officers were involved in the operation. But were any arrests made during the large-scale raid and what evidence was seized?
Christian_1994
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is already an international phenomenon. The tournaments are watched all over the world and the pros have hundreds of thousands of fans. So far, however, the events have mainly taken place on US soil, which is now apparently changing. It is reported that the WSOP is aiming for a large-scale expansion that will also anchor it more firmly in Europe. For players, this means easier participation and new match formats. Poker enthusiasts will get all the more exciting entertainment.
Chris_W
The International Criminal Police Organisation, better known as Interpol, struck a major blow against illegal gambling around a fortnight ago. More than 5,100 people are said to have been arrested in the course of the extensive investigations. Betting fraud was at the centre of the investigation. But how did Interpol track down the suspects?
Christian_1994
Video games and gambling are actually two different things. Sometimes, however, the two worlds are mixed together. This is the case with ‘Peglin’, a rogue-like with key elements from classic Japanese slot machines. The game from Red Nexus was released back in 2022, but was only released a few weeks ago for the Nintendo Switch, which is primarily aimed at young target groups. Could there be problems here due to the gambling nature of the game?
Chris_W
The Swedish-based gaming group Betsson published its latest quarterly sales around a week ago. Compared to the previous year, turnover rose by almost a fifth. But what are the reasons and causes for Betsson's continued success?
Christian_1994
The Institute for Gambling and Society (GLÜG) has had a new Managing Director for a few weeks now. His name is Prof. Stefan Korte. But what tasks does the new director have and why does the GLÜG exist at all?
Christian_1994
Gambling associations from the USA and Europe want to work more closely together in future. A memorandum of understanding was recently signed to achieve this goal. But what is the motivation behind the associations' plans for closer cooperation?
Christian_1994
Lars Felderhoff was officially handed over the sceptre from ‘vending machine king’ Paul Gauselmann on 1 October. We will probably be hearing or reading a lot about the new man at the helm of Merkur in the future. After all, he is now head of Germany's largest gaming group and one of the most important companies in the industry worldwide. We take this as an opportunity to take a closer look at Felderhoff. Who is he, where does he come from and how will he manage the Merkur Group?
Chris_W
The French gambling group La Française des Jeux (FDJ) has acquired the Kindred Group. Kindred's portfolio includes Unibet, Bingo.com, 32Red and Maria Casino. But how much money did FDJ put on the table for the takeover?
Christian_1994
The online casino Wildz is the new sponsor of FC Schalke 04, as the traditional club from Gelsenkirchen announced in a press release a few days ago. But what is the gambling provider paying for the partnership and what do Schalke fans think of the new sponsor?
Christian_1994
A few days ago, an interesting documentary entitled ‘Tatort Eckkneipe: Auf den Spuren der Glücksspiel-Mafia’ was shown on NDR. The documentary, which lasts around 40 minutes, is about the suspected fraud involving millions in manipulated slot machines. The research by NDR/WDR/SZ provides insights into a world of its own.
Christian_1994
A recent study has come to the conclusion that around 1.5 million Britons play in illegal online casinos. The black market providers generate billions in revenue every year as a result. But what are the reasons why so many people in the UK are on the gambling black market, and what is the situation like in Germany?
Christian_1994
Löwen Entertainment remains a premium partner of second-division football club SV Elversberg. This was announced by the Bingen-based gaming group in a press release a few days ago. But how is the partnership between the traditional club and the gambling company being received by the fans?
Christian_1994
The ‘king of vending machines’ goes into well-deserved retirement at the age of 90. After 67 years at the helm of his own company, Paul Gauselmann is bidding farewell to the Merkur Group's top management. But what prompted the successful entrepreneur to stay with the gaming group for so long?
Christian_1994
A few days ago, the Gambling Authority thanked the public for over 1,500 tips from the public. These have been received by the authority since 1 January 2023. Around half of the cases involved illegal online gambling, which was reported by the public. The gambling authority's anonymous tip-off portal continues to be criticised.
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