Category Archives: Betting

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has stated that self-exclusion leads to improvement in quality of life, but it remains to be seen whether the figures carry the needed weight for a wider impact. Results were showcased in an ACMA-commissioned report conducted by market research firm ORIMA between May and June, from a pool …

Uruguay has begun deliberations to regulate online gambling, yet the initial proposal for a mixed model centred on state-run gambling platforms falls short of President Yamandú Orsi’s vision for a balanced and fair market. Uruguay has taken its first concrete step towards regulating online gambling in more than a decade, with a new bill introduced …

Two draft proposals have been submitted to Romania’s Parliament, as parties forming the new Liberal Pro Europe Coalition government desire to drastically overhaul the governance of gambling. Last week, Raluca Turcan, a Minister of the Liberal Party (PNL), submitted a draft proposal demanding that Parliament increase the Romanian age of gambling from 18 to 21. …

Genius Sports boosts its commercial presence in Latin America’s emerging sports betting market striking two major  technology partnerships in just two days. In Brazil, the technology provider teamed up with Rei do Pitaco,  the market’s leading fantasy sports platform.  Genius Sports is charged with powering Rei do Pitaco ongoing online sportsbook expansion. The deal will …

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands Gambling Authority, has initiated an investigation into young adult’s attitudes towards sports betting. The project will focus on people within the Parkstad region, and will be conducted in collaboration with local football club Roda JC Kerkrade of the Eerste Divisie (Dutch 2nd division).  Results will help the regulator devise a stronger …

Gambling businesses domiciled in the UK could be forced to leave if taxes are significantly raised by the Labour government, warns PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).  The dire warning comes from a PwC report commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), which analyses market trends across Europe in jurisdictions where regulations and tax have been significantly tightened. …

Gambling.com Group continues to deliver record metrics, irrespective of temporary challenges impacting the performance of its media network.  Q3 2025 trading saw the Nasdaq-listed igaming media group post a net loss of $3.9m for the third quarter of 2025, due to continued search-related headwinds impacting network performance, in particular European assets.   The loss compares to …

Multinational betting company Super Group is taking its ambitions in cryptocurrency a significant step forward via the launch of its own coin in South Africa, an important market for the group and particularly its Betway brand. Unveiled yesterday, Super Group’s ZAR Supercoin is a stablecoin pegged to the South African rand. Both the coin and …