Category Archives: Betting

Starmer promises local authorities more powers to control gambling

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has made commitments to what many local governments have long been calling for – more planning powers for gambling shops. During yesterday’s PMQs, Dawn Butler MP – a representative for the constituency of Brent East – pressed Starmer on the matter, with his subsequent answer coming as a bit of …

KSA tightens Dutch gambling licence controls ahead of 2026 renewals

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands’ Gambling Authority, will introduce tougher licensing requirements for remote gambling from 1 January 2026, as the first wave of five-year permits approaches expiry. Originally issued in September 2021, the inaugural licences will lapse in October 2026. Operators seeking to enter or remain in the Dutch market will now face stricter obligations, …

Aff.Tech: strengthening operator-affiliate relationships without breaking the bank

Mariia Shmelova, CEO of Aff.Tech, outlines how the affiliate management system is perfectly suited to help operators manage their affiliate relationships and agreements in a budget friendly manner. Whether as a standalone agreement or as a wider turnkey agreement with GR8 Tech, Shmelova is confident that the company can remove headaches and create solutions for …

Paddy Power gets in on NFL growing UK and Ireland popularity

Paddy Power has been confirmed as the official sportsbook partner of the National Football League (NFL) in the UK and Ireland for the upcoming season.  The one-year deal gives the Flutter Entertainment brand rights to activate across retail and online betting, as well as promotional opportunities through NFL digital channels and live game experiences. The …

Colombia gambling in disarray as Petro makes VAT Charge permanent

Lucia Gando reports that President Petro sticks by his tax plan of VAT charges, to conclude a miserable year for Colombia’s gambling sector. The Tax Budget of Colombia confirms that the nightmare scenario for gambling licences will continue, as President Gustavo Petro maintains VAT charges on specific industries. As announced by Finance Minister Germán Ávila, …

bet365 strengthens German football presence with VfB Stuttgart and HSV

bet365 has further solidified its commitment to German football by securing official team partnerships with two prominent Bundesliga clubs, VfB Stuttgart and Hamburger SV (HSV). For the 2025/26 season, VfB Stuttgart has named bet365 as its official team partner in a deal that will include prominent brand visibility at the MHP Arena during home games …

Romania gambling rocked by local demands of city mayors

Backed by city mayors, a draft bill proposes local controls including new taxes on gambling licences, a situation that underscores the ONJN losing of all authority in governing Romania’s gambling sector. Further rifts have emerged in the governance of Romania’s gambling sector, as city halls rally behind a bill to introduce “a local control of …

MARCA named official strategic partner for Legends Charity Game 2025

Spain’s most influential sports voice, MARCA, has been confirmed as the official media partner for the Legends Charity Game 2025, holding exclusive coverage rights across the Spanish market. Set for September 15 in Lisbon, the Legends Charity Game 2025 will bring together football icons for a Portugal Legends vs. World Legends showdown. The match aims …

GambleAware urges ad reforms as youth exposure increases

GambleAware has called for tighter controls of gambling content on social media platforms as it highlighted high levels of children exposure. Two separate reports commissioned by the gambling charity revealed that an increasing number of children and young people are witnessing gambling promotions across platforms like YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and Kick, sometimes even featuring …

Brazil launches campaign to tackle overwhelming illegal gambling market

More than half of Brazil’s betting market is still being run by unlicensed operators, according to new figures from the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR).  The body has warned that since the market launch at the start of this year, this illegal activity has been leaving players exposed to fraud while draining potential tax …