Category Archives: Betting

Slovakia helps Montenegro reform gambling laws towards EU ascension 

Slovakia’s Ministry of Finance (MR-SF) continues to support its Montenegro counterparts in the policy development of the Western Balkan nation’s management of public finances. Forming part of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), last week MR-SF and Slovak gambling regulator URHH hosted a ‘study visit’ by representatives of Montenegro’s Ministry of Finance and its Office …

SBC Barcelona Summit: Agenda 2022… Conflicts, Contrasts & New Opportunities

The upcoming SBC Barcelona Summit (20-22 September) takes place as business and leadership adjust to clashing global dynamics impacting the industry’s development and relationship with regulatory stakeholders. Having examined all elements disrupting gambling’s business landscape – SBC Marketing Director Dennis Algreen, and  Director of Conference Production Jonathan Whelan shed light on producing gambling’s most important …

BETER upgrades efootball live streams with new in-play stats widget

BETER will create a “more electrifying betting experience” across its efootball live streams with the addition of a new in-play statistic widget. The feature, BETER explained, will provide bettors with additional information on players’ performance in ESportsBattle tournaments. Alex Lobov, BETER’s Chief Product Officer, said: “We are always keen to create a strong foundation for …

Entain boosts grass roots sports with extended investment of Trident Leagues

Entain and the Trident Leagues have extended their community sports investment-based partnership, providing ‘critical funding’ to the Northern Premier, Isthmian and Southern leagues. Backed by the Entain Foundation under the ‘Pitching In’ banner, the funding covers all 248 clubs that make up steps three and four of the national league system. The group initially launched …

Dutch CRUKS registers 20,000 self-excluded players

Dutch gambling’s Central Register of Exclusion of Gaming (CRUKS) has registered over 20,000 users since its launch on 1 October 2021. The figure was disclosed by Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands gambling regulator, which provided a market update on the Dutch market’s safer gambling initiatives. Under the laws of Dutch gambling’s KOA Act, CRUKS is managed …

Andy Clerkson, Voxbet: Why the US is lagging behind Europe on betting tech

Standing out from the competition is a key goal and challenge of any operator, but the US poses more hurdles to this than other markets according to Andy Clerkson. Speaking to SBC at Betting on Sports Europe (BOSE), the Voxbet Strategic Advisor explained why the emerging North American online betting space needs to make improvements …

Parimatch Tech strengthens global B2B reach with GLI certification

Maintaining focus on its international B2B solutions expansion plans, Parimatch Tech has secured certification by Gaming Laboratories International (GLI). The GLI19 and GLI33 accreditations enable Parimatch Tech to offer its sportsbook and casino services to operators in a range of ‘fast-expanding markets’, with GLI active in Europe, Africa and the Americas.  Rebranded as Parimatch Tech …

1xBet ‘shares a desire to succeed’ as it reveals PSG marketing campaigns

1xBet has linked with Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), in a deal which extends to the next three seasons. Last month, the online betting brand became an official regional partner of the French football team in both Africa and Asia, and is now reaching other regions beginning with the following season onwards.  “Paris Saint-Germain …

UKGC charges LeoVegas £1.2m along with AML and social responsibility audit

Social responsibility and anti-money laundering shortcomings have resulted in LeoVegas facing a UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) penalty of £1.2m. The Swedish company – listed on the Stockholm stock exchange and active in the UK via its LeoVegas, Bet UK, PInk Casino, 21.co.uk and Slot Boss brands – has received an official warning and must undergo …

William Hill keeps EPIC good vibes for new Premier League season

Ahead of this weekend’s start of the 2022/2023 Premier League season, William Hill has refreshed its flagship ‘EPIC’ nationwide advertising campaign.  The heritage bookmaker has transformed EPIC into a ‘fully integrated 360 advertising campaign’, spanning all media formats and brand marketing channels. EPIC became William Hill’s flagship campaign during last summer’s UEFA Euro 2020 Championships. …