“AI chatbots and the promotion of illegal casinos: where does legal liability begin?”
Just a few months ago, I wrote here, on a positive note, about innovative solutions based on artificial intelligence and how gambling operators can use this technology to protect players, identify risky behaviors, perform predictive analytics and prevent fraud — all as an expression of an ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence. by Cosmina Simion, Managing Partner WH Simion Partners Today, however, the discussion must...
Editorial – It’s worth it!
Issue 165 is a must-read… In our Cover Story, we bring you an interview with Yoel Zuckerberg—Chief Product Officer at Soft2Bet—who brings over 15 years of experience in the gaming industry to this role. The topic was Zynx—a new online casino designed around the behavior of Romanian players. Very interesting! A must-read. Amusnet meets the needs of operators seeking innovative solutions that help increase retention, boost...
Data Subject Access Requests in the Gaming Industry
Navigating the balance between player rights and operator protection by Cosmina Simion, Managing Partner și Petrus Partene, Managing Associate la WH Simion & Partners The Rise of the DSAR in Gaming. The gaming industry sits at the intersection between a consumer base that generates large quantities of personal data, and an increasingly sophisticated regulatory framework that empowers individuals to demand access to that data....
Legal liability in the digital era of gambling: when technology becomes a risk factor
The accelerated digitalisation of the gambling sector has shifted the centre of gravity of legal liability from the traditional operator–player relationship to a far more complex technological ecosystem. by Alina Tace, Partner și Petrus Partene, Managing Associate at WH Simion & Partners In this new reality, where every spin, bet or wager is conducted through interconnected digital platforms, the operator’s legal liability is...
Government plans big shake-up for Romanian companies
In early September 2025, the Government fast-tracked a wide-ranging Draft Law through Parliament, bundling fiscal recovery measures with one of the most ambitious updates to company law in recent years. The Draft Law is now[1] under constitutional review, with a ruling expected on 24 September. If cleared, the President is obliged to sign it into law within 10 days. by Cosmina Simion, Managing Partner and Flavia Mincu, Associate la WH...
