Category Archives: Betting

Erdogan’s top lieutenant questions Turkey’s fight on illegal gambling 

Turkish authorities praised progress on campaigns and initiatives to tackle social harms and improve public health at the annual meeting of the High Council for Combatting Addiction.  Chaired by Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz at the Presidential Complex, authorities detailed progress in implementing 88 of 91 directives proposed in 2019 by the Ministry of the Interior …

Betting welcomes BHA Chair Lord Charles Allen amid tax reform talks

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has welcomed the appointment of Lord Charles Allen as the new Chair of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), describing it a vital step toward reforming and revitalising the sport. The announcement comes at a crucial time, as horse racing faces commercial challenges, political scrutiny and proposed reforms to betting …

Betfred no longer offering online betting in the US

Betfred has revealed that it will cease online betting services in the US by the end of July, bringing the sports betting operator’s six-year stateside journey to an end. The message was shared on the Wind Creek Bethlehem casino website, which is Betfred’s land-based partner in Pennsylvania.  “Wind Creek and Betfred will be closing online …

GAMSTOP says UK public well aware of problem gambling risks

GAMSTOP has highlighted that people in the UK have generally high knowledge of the problem gambling tools at their disposal. This was noted in the self-exclusion scheme’s latest report on registration activity, which showed more than 600,000 registrations and around 525,000 active self-exclusions from online gambling in the UK. In total, this constituted a growth …

Betfair fined over $870K for sending unwanted messages to VIP customers

Betfair Pty Limited has been fined AU$871,660 (£425k) for breaching Australia’s spam laws by sending promotional messages to its VIP customers without proper consent. An investigation by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) found that between March and December 2024, Betfair sent 148 emails and text messages to customers who had either not agreed …

Brightstar stands by tech legacy against discount lottery bids 

M&A proceedings have forced Brightstar to shed its heritage identity of International Game Technology (IGT Plc), yet leadership backs the transformation to dominate a rapidly changing global lotteries market. Yesterday, Vince Sadusky (CEO) and Max Chiara presented the first financial update of Brightstar as a stand-alone NYSE lottery technology and services business, following the sale …

Value of global esports betting showcased in BETBY’s H1 performance

Esports betting turnover is growing year-over-year, and with new markets ready to join the fray it’s not a shock that both B2C and B2B firms, like BETBY in the case of the latter, are looking to get in on the action. BETBY, a Malta-headquartered company specialising in B2B sports betting solutions, has been expanding its …

Sir Philip Davies to lead GBGB as greyhound racing faces Welsh ban

The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) has announced that former will become its next Chair, officially taking up the role on 1 September 2025. Described as a well-known figure in both politics and the betting industry, Davies has also been the Chair of bookmaker Star Sports since December 2024, and previously served as the …

Superbet Group: the great advantage of understanding cultures

Consumer engagement with gambling businesses can differ drastically when it comes down to the individual customer. This is mostly visible when we evaluate how different national cultures are as we go from border to border, and continent to continent. For Superbet Group, however, uncovering and then adapting to the intricacies of these various cultures has …

Operators must must brace for betting tax changes in midst of Budget Season

Groundhog day has repeated for gambling and racing as reports re-emerge that the HM Treasury and Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, must consider significant tax raises on the UK gambling sector. The Labour Treasury’s consultation on betting taxation concluded on Monday 21 July, having been triggered in April. Though no recommendations have been published …