Category Archives: Betting

KSA wants uniformity in Risk Assessments as KOA overhaul looms

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Gambling Authority of the Netherlands, has called for ‘greater uniformity’ in the risk assessment of games offered by licensed Dutch operators. The conclusion follows its latest investigation into how operators conduct risk analyses under the Remote Gambling Act (KOA), a regime currently under review by the Ministry of Justice. The report reveals …

Brazil joins Macolin Convention to boost cooperation on sports integrity

Brazil has become the first South American nation to take full membership of the Macolin Convention, bolstering collaborative efforts against match-fixing and sports corruption. The Macolin Convention, formally known as the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions, is the only legally binding international treaty designed to combat match-fixing. It facilitates cooperation …

BHA launches Project Beacon to map racing’s future fans

British racing has been handed its most detailed picture yet of how fans and potential customers view the sport, with the BHA confirming that Project Beacon will shape the way racing is presented to both bettors and the wider public. The findings suggest casual audiences are looking for simpler products and clearer narratives, while long-standing …

African iGaming Alliance elects Peter Kesitilwe as first CEO

The African IGaming Alliance (AiA) has announced the appointment of Peter Emolemo Kesitilwe as inaugural Chief Executive of the trade and standards body, established with a commitment to advance ethical, sustainable, and inclusive growth of Africa’s  online gambling sector.   The former CEO of the Botswana Gambling Authority (BGA), Kesitilwe oversaw the regulatory development and licensing …

Greek authorities unearth potential gambling money laundering scandal

An investigation into alleged money laundering by high-ranking officials is about to set the gambling sector in Greece ablaze. Local news outlets report that the Hellenic AML Authority has uncovered a potential money laundering ring that involves around 200 individuals, some of which ministry officials and high-ranking civil servants. Whether knowingly or not, licensed gambling …

PartnerMatrix: giving operators a greater understanding of players

A lot can happen over the course of a decade. Just ten years ago Snapchat filters took the social media world by storm, Apple Watches made a long awaited debut, a Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars collaboration was inescapable and Star Wars exploded back onto the big screen. The year in question also brought about …

Structure or Flexibility: Why do both approaches make sense in iGaming?

Mykhailo Zborovsky, expert in strategic development of iGaming products, writes for SBC News exploring whether iGaming companies should take rigid or flexible approaches towards staff, technology and processes. Just two decades ago, large companies all looked the same: hundreds of employees meant multi-level hierarchies, strict regulations, and endless procedures. It seemed like there was simply …

BetComply: surviving the compliance avalanche

Operating in highly regulated markets is never an easy feat. But things in the European Union got significantly more challenging over the summer. Three new laws have come into effect that impact multiple disciplines across the iGaming industry. The EU Accessibility Act, the Digital Operational Resilience Act and the AI Act all came into force …

Brazil draft wants banks and fintechs directly involved in black market fight

The Chamber of Deputies of Brazil has tabled a proposal which would see banks and fintechs play a deeper role in the fight against the black market, and safeguard the existing laws of the Bets regime.  As reported by SBC Noticias Brasil, Bill 182/2025 was presented by Congressman José Guimarães, Member of the Chamber of …

Rivalry narrows Q2 2025 losses and strengthens player economics

Toronto-based sports betting and media operator Rivalry has published its Q2 2025 results, showcasing the benefits of its leaner, high-efficiency business model. The quarter – Rivalry’s second since implementing its restructured operating framework late last year – saw the company deliver record player monetisation alongside a sharp reduction in costs. Operating expenses dropped 62% year-on-year to …