Sweden’s online gambling licensees are choosing to challenge rather than pay financial penalties imposed by the local gambling regulatory body.

California’s cardroom industry is wearing yet another self-inflicted black eye after the state’s second-largest venue reached a $3.1m settlement over anti-money laundering (AML) and regulatory compliance failures.

Michael Dugher has been appointed the Betting and Gaming Council’s new CEO.

The Council was formed in July, replacing the Remote Gambling Association and Association of British Bookmakers, and is chaired by Brigid Simmonds OBE.

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has entered into a data sharing partnership with the Malta Football Association, the sport’s governing body in the country.

The agreement, effective from 5 December, will allow both parties to share data and exchange information related to both the prevention and investigation of match-fixing and corruption.

The MGA said that the arrangement will ensure that areas of mutual regulatory interest will be thoroughly and promptly investigated, with both parties having access to all necessary data to carry out their regulatory obligations.

Evolution Gaming CEO Martin Carlesund says he wants to build "the best company in the world," which starts with building the right team and balancing ambition with cost-efficiency.

The live casino supplier has grown significantly over the last few years and its CEO has aims to outperform the likes of Spotify, Facebook and Google.

The Stars Group (TSG) is set to take full control of BetEasy after agreeing a deal to acquire the remaining 20% interest in the Australian sports betting operator for AU$151m (£79.5m/€93.3m/US$103.3m).