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Sheriff Gaming CEO faces four-year imprisonment in the Netherlands
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A Netherlands court could slap a punishment of four years of jail term for Stijn Flapper, the former CEO of Sheriff Gaming, the now defunct slots developer. The Dutch prosecutors have demanded in Den Bosh court that Flapper should be given a prison sentence of four years. They also demanded for imprisonment of his brothers Maurice Gregoire and Michel Gregoire for their role in the fraud.
All the three have been under trial since 2013, when police raided the offices of Sheriff Gaming and its parent company Bubble Group NV, to seize various documents. The company was running an alleged unlicensed online gambling ring that is believed to have made over €100m as revenue.
Flapper has denied the substance of the allegations against himself and the Gregoire brothers, and filed a €75m lawsuit against the Netherlands government last year, arguing that he’d “done nothing illegal.”
Prosecutors have accused Flapper and his partners of using a network of seven Costa Rica-based gambling sites to launder money from other illegal activities, including drug trafficking. Flapper has vehemently denied any drug connection, arguing that no drugs were found on the arrested individuals.
One of the more disturbing allegations to emerge from the lengthy criminal proceedings was the testimony of a Sheriff Gaming software engineer who claimed the company’s slots products were designed not to pay out large jackpots, while jackpots that were hit went to “family and friends” of the three principals.
Flapper’s brother tried to revive Bubble Group with a new name, Blue Gem Gaming, but they failed as Dutch authorities were alert to the move. Eventually, Novomatic Group based in Austria bought the assets of Bubble Group.
Source: CalvinAyre
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Week 32/2025 slot games releases
Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming
Spinomenal has released 4 Horsemen III: Inferno to complement the wildly popular Mythology series. 4 Horsemen III: Inferno invites players into an apocalyptic hellscape where the reels are engulfed by a scorched wasteland under burning skies. A relentlessly surging and dark soundtrack creates an atmosphere thick with tension. The Horsemen return, Conquest, War, Famine, and Death, each carrying their own Free Spins feature, which is triggered with three or more full-sized Scattered Free Spins symbols.
Following the success of Money Coming and Money Coming – Expanded Bets, leading content provider TaDa Gaming has released Money Coming 2. A straightforward 3×1 grid with a bonus reel for Multipliers and a single payline means Money Coming 2 is all about the numbers. With no symbols, just numbers or blank positions on the first three reels, when the numbers land they are added sequentially to make the payout.
Relax Gaming, the award-winning iGaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, has launched Conquer Babylon, a bold release inspired by the ancient wonders of Mesopotamia. Set amidst the towering structures of Babylon, the high-volatility 6×8 slot offers up to 262,144 ways to win, combining immersive visuals with powerful bonus features and a maximum win of 15,000 times the stake.
Get your mops out, this ship is one big floating mess! Only the dirtiest of sailors can sail the seven seas aboard Nolimit City’s latest release, Seamen. If you’re 6ft tall, love the open sea and have a taste for working with seamen, then join the White Pearl today! This ship is used to carrying some big loads.
Gaming Corps – a publicly-listed game development company based in Sweden, has unveiled its latest instant win title: Bass Rewards. Packed with colourful fish and serious prize potential, the game takes players on the fishing trip of a lifetime. In Bass Rewards, every catch counts – inviting players to bait their hook and fish for fortune across a grid swimming with characterful catch.
Amusnet has released its latest video slot game, Tiki Tiki Boo Boo. With a colourful theme and invigorating soundtrack, Tiki Tiki Boo Boo is the perfect summer adventure, complemented by a bunch of special features to guarantee an unforgettable experience. The video slot’s toppling reels mechanics and its 243 ways to pay make the game a fun alternative to slots with standard paylines.
Blueprint Gaming™ has strengthened its long-term partnership with globally renowned operator bet365 through the exclusive release of bet365 Kong 3 Even Bigger Bonus. The 6×4, 4,096-way to win slot provides an intriguing update to the beloved Kong series, with revamped cash harvests and a new-look bonus trail.
Spinomenal has launched its mythology-themed Majestic Zeus slot. Set at the foothills of Mount Olympus, Majestic Zeus welcomes players to a Grecian world where the rewards are potentially as large as the mountains themselves. The 5×3 frame is nestled between two towering columns adorned with Grecian goddesses. A thunderous, powerful musical score evokes the might of Zeus and heightens the entertainment.
Just Slots has announced the launch of its latest title, ‘Unholy Mystery’. Building on strong momentum, this marks Just Slots’ fifth release since the breakout success of their debut game, Sugar Heaven. Following the ominous world of their last release, Book of Arcane 100, Unholy Mystery gives the theme a playful twist by blending dark undertones with a party-like atmosphere and a bold visual style that feels like a monster birthday jamboree.
TaDa Gaming has released Fortune Gems 500, a thrilling 3+1 reel video slot that dazzles with elegant visuals and dynamic rewards. Its core innovation lies in the special fourth reel, which randomly displays multiplier values up to 500x or a powerful Ex NUDGE symbol.
Playson welcomes the return of its lucky leprechaun in the charming new release, 4 Pots Riches: Hold and Win, with the mischievous figure on hand to elevate wins with a host of enriched features. The highlight is the Super Pot Bonus Game, which is triggered by the Super Clover Bonus Symbol.
BGaming puts a fresh spin on the popular fishing genre with the launch of Big Tuna Bonanza. This charming adventure pulls inspiration from some of the most popular titles in the category, inviting players to cast their lines and reel in big wins. Big Tuna Bonanza is bigger and bolder than the fishing games that have come before it.
Play’n GO revives one of its earliest icons with Lady of Fortune Destiny Spins. The Lady steps back into the spotlight with a refreshed presence, ushering in a wave of unpredictability that rewards attention and patience in equal measure. With a glowing crystal ball at her side, the Lady of Fortune transforms missed chances into charged potential.
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GeoLocs and Shufti Join Forces to Streamline Player Onboarding and Compliance
GeoLocs, the specialist geolocation platform for the iGaming, Sports Betting and iLottery industries, has partnered with identity verification provider Shufti to deliver a seamless and secure user experience for both operators and players in regulated markets worldwide.
The integration of GeoLocs’ precise geolocation technology with Shufti’s robust identity verification solutions allows operators to onboard players faster while maintaining full compliance with local regulations. The partnership reduces friction in the registration and verification process, enabling a smoother journey from sign-up to gameplay.
Will Whitehead, Commercial Director at GeoLocs, commented: “We’re excited to be working with Shufti to bring a more seamless, secure experience to clients and players alike. Both of our technologies have been built with compliance and UX at their core, and this partnership allows us to combine strengths—making onboarding and verification faster, smoother, and more robust for operators in regulated markets.”
With regulatory frameworks tightening in both emerging and established jurisdictions, the collaboration ensures that operators have access to integrated tools that deliver high standards of security, compliance, and user experience.
Roger Redfearn-Tyrzyk, SVP of Sales at Shufti, added: “We’re proud to be teaming up with GeoLocs to support operators in delivering frictionless onboarding and a high level of regulatory compliance. Our joint capabilities mean operators can verify users quickly and accurately while GeoLocs ensures they are playing from permitted locations—creating an end-to-end experience that puts both security and user satisfaction first.”
This partnership underscores both companies’ commitment to innovation and player-centric technology in the fast-evolving iGaming space.
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Gavin Hamilton Joins Sports & Wellbeing Analytics as Chairman to Accelerate Global Expansion
Sports & Wellbeing Analytics (“SWA”), a fast-scaling innovator in AI-powered sports data and betting models, today announced the appointment of Gavin Hamilton as Chairman of the Board.
Hamilton is a widely respected leader in the gambling and gaming industry, known for scaling high-growth companies and driving innovation in regulated markets. His previous roles include CEO of Red Tiger Gaming – where he led the company through explosive global growth and its acquisition by Netent AB – as well as senior leadership positions at NetEnt AB, Flutter, and Evolution.
Speaking about his appointment, Gavin Hamilton said “SWA is sitting on transformative IP that could reshape how the industry thinks about live betting, integrity, and athlete data,” said Gavin Hamilton. “The team has built something genuinely unique at the intersection of sport and real-time analytics, and I’m excited to help steer the next phase of global expansion.”
Caspar Hobbs, CEO of SWA, welcomed the appointment: “Gavin’s arrival is a major endorsement of our strategy and ambition. He brings not just deep sector knowledge, but also the credibility and leadership needed to help SWA scale in key markets and take advantage of the incredible demand for smarter, faster, and fairer sports data.”
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