Category Archives: Betting

Gibraltar to prioritise New Gambling Bill orders to sooth UK tax crunch

Gibraltar must remain pragmatic and prioritise smart policies to help domiciled businesses overcome the headwinds of a new UK tax regime on online gambling.  This message led an address to Parliament by Nigel Feetham KC MP, the Minister of Trade and Industry of Gibraltar, providing an initial assessment of impacts that the Budget 2026 will …

1xBet: localising player protection in nuanced African markets

The African Cup of Nations begins on December 21 when hosts Morocco face the island nation of Comoros. 24 teams from across the continent will face off for the confederation competition which underlines the intense national pride in Africa.  It is also set to be a huge betting event. With several regulated markets, Africa has …

Delasport looks to crash the sportsbook party with a new format

Delasport has announced a new approach to the crash sensation and teased its new sports betting crash game called Betiator. The iGaming provider explained that it is looking to merge live sports with the tension and excitement of crash games. Having identified players’ preference for more emotional, fast, and visually engaging formats, the new offering …

The six Latin American markets the betting industry should keep an eye on

Brazil has for very understandable reasons captivated industry attention throughout 2025 following market launch at the start of the year, and amid all this hype it’s easy to overlook some of Latin America’s other leading prospects. GR8 Tech, an international tech firm active across multiple betting and gaming markets, has published a report examining six …

Lewis Hamilton ruled well off limits for betting marketing

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled against Lewis Hamilton’s inclusion in betting social media campaigns for the second time this quarter. Betway has been told to remove a Facebook post from 4 July 2025 which centred around Formula One. The post featured a video of three F1 drives, filmed from behind, along with the …

New South Wales pubs face new gaming machine rules from next year

Pubs and clubs operating gaming machines in New South Wales (NSW) will have to abide by strict operating hours come March next year. NSW’s Labor government under Premier Chris Minns has revealed that starting 31 March, leisure venues that have operational gaming machines will have to shut them down between 4am and 10am – ending …

William Hill #SBOTY2025 lauds ‘human condition’ of The Escape

Former Tour de France cyclist Pippa York and renowned Irish journalist David Walsh have won  the William Hill Sports Book of the Year  (#SBOTY2025) for The Escape: The Tour, the Cyclist and Me — a story of transformation, friendship, and self-identity told through the lens of cycling’s most demanding race. York, one of Britain’s most …

Quixant: navigating complex supply chain management

Gameplay is understandably the critical component that ensures an enduring appeal of the industry in the eyes of peers and players, however, this is merely a drop in the ocean when the curtain is pulled back on what goes on ‘behind the scenes’. Effective supply chain management is integral for all parties involved, with efficiency, …

Commission charges Betfred £825k over retail betting infractions

Retail betting may have got off the hook in comparison to its online counterparts with regards to tax, but an enforcement action against Betfred shows the sector is still just as subject to regulatory repercussions. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced this morning that Done Brothers (Cash Betting) Limited, the firm behind the Betfred retail …

Brazil settles on 18% tax as Bets final fiscal measure

Brazil will proceed to apply a tax increase on fixed-odds betting licences from 2026 onwards. This afternoon, the Senate’s Committee of Economic Affairs (CAE) approved a plan to raise taxes on betting licences from 12% to 18% of gross gaming revenue (GGR). The measure will be processed over a three-year period, rising from 12% to …