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Why Poland’s BLIK payment ban could change the fight against illegal online gambling across Europe
Poland's popular digital payment system, BLIK, is being removed from unlicensed gambling platforms as regulators intensify their campaign against the gambling grey market. This approach, targeting money rather than websites, could make it harder for Polish players to deposit funds at offshore casinos and offers a potential blueprint for other European regulators. Industry observers suggest that if payment blocking proves more effective than website blocking, it could significantly reshape how governments combat illegal online gambling across Europe.
Morning Legal Briefs
Lenovo is investigating claims that its China-only G10 handheld gaming device is being used for software piracy. Third parties are reportedly pre-loading illicit games onto the devices to artificially inflate prices in the gray market.
Star Citizen confirms cancellation of Squadron 42 pledge package buybacks was intentional
Cloud Imperium Games has confirmed that the cancellation of buyback eligibility for Star Citizen pledge packages that include Squadron 42 was an intentional decision. The studio stated that the system was not designed to circumvent the game's removal from the store or to facilitate grey market sales. This change has been met with mixed reactions from the community, with some supporting the decision and others wishing for more advanced notice.