Category Archives: Betting

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) – The Netherlands gambling authority has issued a cease-and-desist order to Cyprus-based online casino multi-brand operator Gammix Limited.  KSA has accused Gammix of breaching KOA market rules, as the unlicensed operator is deemed to have offered ‘illegal online games of chance’ to Dutch consumers. Gammix that operates a portfolio of 15 online casino …

Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) has signed a partnership with Tabcorp’s Sky Racing, granting the outlet broadcasting rights for the next four years.  The greyhound racing authority for the Australian state of Victoria aims to enhance the profile of the sport, whilst also developing additional content across the Sky Racing network.  Additionally, both Tabcorp and the …

UK racing has launched its nationwide #AllintheRace campaign, to promote diversity and inclusivity across all ranks of the heritage sport.  The campaign has been developed by the Diversity in Racing Steering Group (DiRSG) – the voluntary body formed by UK racing stakeholders to steer and promote diversity and inclusion as an ‘industry commitment’. Launching the …

Paddy Power’s marketing team carried out its latest public stunt over the weekend, mocking the choice of stadiums for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022. During the match between Belgium and Iceland at Manchester City’s Academy Stadium, the Flutter Entertainment sportsbook brand launched a 25x11x5ft balloon behind a stand pointing towards the nearby Etihad Stadium. The …

GambleAware has published the recommendations of its ‘Stigma Scoping Study’ – which has uncovered evidence of stigma and discrimination on gambling harm and addiction through research studies.  Scoping studies are recognised as the highest discipline of synthesizing research across separate reports, literature and investigative design methods.   The authorised report was undertaken by stigmatisation experts Dr …

The Leadership of Gluecksspiel (GGL) – the new federal agency for German gambling has initiated its first enforcement campaign “to block the offers of ineligible lottery betting operators”. The campaign was disclosed on Friday, during a digital press conference hosted by GGL co-leadership of Ronald Benter and Benjamin Schwanke, who outlined the regulator’s initial duties …

Positive regulatory developments in Italy have seen bookmakers end their licensing limbo, as Parliament has allowed concessions to be extended for a further two years until 2024.  Italian ministers agreed to override gambling regulator ADM, the Customs and Monopolies Agency’s review of licence concessions that had been botched during 2021 – which saw the franchisees …

Five innovative industry startups have been chosen to compete in the final of the second edition of the SBC First Pitch at the SBC Summit North America at Meadowlands Exposition Center, New Jersey. Each startup will have the opportunity to pitch its business plans to a panel of judges with expertise in venture capital investments …