Category Archives: Betting

What Irish betting operators need to know as biggest reform “since formation of the state” plays out

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) will take charge of the online Irish betting market this week in the final stage of the biggest regulatory overhaul of the country’s gambling sector in decades. Created by the Gambling Regulation Act 2024, the GRAI has been extending its authority over Irish betting since its creation in […]

Brazil authorities draws a line on social gambling features

The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) of Brazil will move to impose restrictions on the use of social interaction features and engagement mechanisms by licensed online gambling platforms. The inbound restrictions were confirmed to operators licensed under Brazil’s Bets regime via an SPA notice, issued in its capacity as the governing authority for gambling […]

Italian gambling regulator stands by bonus and content rules

Italian online gambling companies have been warned about compliance with rules around content and communication about bonuses, rewards and prizes, overseen by the AGCOM communications regulator. The warning was issued by Italy’s Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM), as the governing body of Italian gambling aims to clarify the scope of the current advertising rules following […]

Bookies Corner: bet365, Betway and Betfair prep for ‘most important’ two weeks of tennis as Wimbledon 2026 arrives

You can just about tell when it’s peak British summer, as it tends to be around the time that the Wimbledon Championships arrive. For Brits, it’s been a quiet few years at Wimbledon, or maybe we were just spoiled by the exploits of Andy Murray throughout the early 2010s. But it’s now been 13 years […]

Ian Bradley reunites with Tom Light to help lead FIRST.bet into new chapter

FIRST.bet has welcomed Ian Bradley as its new co-CEO to help thrust the B2B sportsbook provider into a new era of global expansion. Bradley’s career carries more than 20 years of B2B sportsbook expertise. He started his journey in spread betting and trading at Sporting Index and Sporting Solutions. He then moved to B2B sportsbook […]

Gambling Commission asks for feedback on perceived burdens for UK industry

The British Gambling Commission has extended a formal invitation to all licensed operators to outline what they see as the biggest burdens currently affecting the sector. This comes as part of the Commission’s 2026-2027 business plan, which intends to incentivise innovation while maintaining regulatory requirements. The plan also aims to incorporate a review of industry […]

Africa Overview: South Africa and Egypt lash out at offshore illegal gambling

Authorities are on the offensive against unlicensed and illegal gambling in two of Africa’s biggest economies, Egypt and South Africa. The African betting industry has grown substantially over the past few years with a plethora of local firms establishing themselves in various markets, like betn9ja, betpawa, Sun International and HollywoodBets. It is also becoming a […]

Governing party given clear strategy to end German gambling deadlock

Germany has a reputation of being one of the worst gambling markets in Europe, and the ruling party – the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) – now has a clear path to change that. A reform proposal compiled by the Economic Council – a business association linked to the CDU – has made the case that […]

Operators review reasons for and against Royal Ascot after punter-friendly 2026 festival

Bookmakers who attended last week’s Royal Ascot festival may well be licking their wounds after a myriad of ‘punter-friendly results’ at this year’s meeting. The world-renowned, five-day horse racing extravaganza took place from 16-20 June in the blistering Berkshire heat – for the most part anyway – with Ombudsman, Scandinavia and Giovelotto coming out trumps […]

UK horse racing leadership assert sport is safe from gambling ad restrictions

British horse racing might not be getting its way on affordability but the sport’s leadership are confident the government has its back when it comes to advertising. Gambling advertising is a common target of gambling reform advocates, with campaigners long calling for an end to betting sponsorship and marketing in English football in particular. At […]