Category Archives: Betting

Spain views social gaps as teenage gambling spirals

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs of Spain has raised the alarm at teenagers’ exposure to gambling, deemed “a worrying scenario for all Spanish authorities.” Concerns are raised following the publishing of the 2024 ESTUDES Survey, which provides insights on behavioural risks and addictions in secondary schools across Spain. According to the study, almost one in …

Yet another offshore ban hammers home Sweden’s casino channelisation challenge

Sweden’s gaming authority, the Spelinspektionen, has taken enforcement action against another offshore gaming company, indicative of the continuing adjustments the country is making years after re-regulating its market. Altacore NV, a Curaçao-based company which operates the wino.casino platform among other websites, has been banned from operating in Sweden – although the fact that the company …

What sports bettors do between matches: exploring casino gameplay during downtime

When the whistle blows, the action doesn’t stop. Across global markets, sports bettors are increasingly shifting into casino play during match breaks and off-seasons, and CasinoRank’s latest insights confirm this shift is accelerating. For operators, this downtime is emerging as a significant opportunity to extend engagement, diversify revenue and build hybrid player bases with higher …

Spain views social gaps as teenage gambling kicks spiral

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs of Spain has raised the alarm at teenagers’ exposure to gambling, deemed “a worrying scenario for all Spanish authorities.” Concerns are raised following the publishing of the 2024 ESTUDES Survey, which provides insights on behavioural risks and addictions in secondary schools across Spain. According to the study, almost one in …

From insights to engagement: The evolution of BETBY’s Betting Tips

Danil Emelyanov, Head of AI Labs at BETBY, introduces the sportsbook provider’s new solution of live  Betting Tips ahead of SBC Summit 2025 next week. Emelyanov also notes the evolution of its betting tips product as a global offering.  In sports betting, information is power. But raw data alone rarely excites bettors, it needs to …

HKJC nets basketball as new wagering privilege

The government of Hong Kong has authorised basketball to become a new betting event permitted by the laws of the HK Gambling Ordinance. Yesterday the legislature took the vote on the measure proposed by policy advisors of the ‘special administrative region’ as a proposal of the 2025/2026 budget. Securing 77 votes in favour the proposal …

Behind MadeYou’s mission to transform iGaming people development

For over 10 years, MadeYou has aimed to invest in people and help transform businesses through personal  development, a mission it has taken to the iGaming space.  That involves investing in coaching and training that helps workers to thrive in corporate business and MadeYou prides itself on being able to adapt for any individual in …

GambleAware sounds alarm of families broken by gambling harms

GambleAware states that UK authorities must address and understand gambling harms as a public health crisis with extended consequences for households and communities. The message is led by the GambleAware Annual Treatment and Support Survey of 2024, which reveals that “almost one in three (30%) adults who gamble and are experiencing any risk of gambling …

Playtech CEO reaffirms LatAm focus despite volatile regulations

Playtech leadership has advised partners to exercise caution when it comes to navigating volatile regulations in core markets. In the wake of its H1 financial report where it reinstated its commitment to Latin American markets like Mexico, Colombia and Brazil, the B2B gambling group expressed some reservations about a list of proposed tax changes in …