Category Archives: Betting

Scaling smart: how Ontario is shaping Playson’s North American strategy

Ontario’s regulated market continues to act as a gateway for iGaming growth across North America. With recent launches involving major operators like Caesars Digital and DraftKings, Playson is one of several European studios navigating the opportunities and challenges of scaling in a competitive and increasingly mature ecosystem.  In this Q&A, SBC News speaks with Tamas …

Australian PM considers gambling ad ban recommendations

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken for the first time about calls to tighten gambling laws, warning that a blanket ban on advertising would be difficult to enforce. His comments, reported by ABC News, come as the government weighs up a rapid review into family, domestic and sexual violence which includes a call for …

Dutch Minister Struycken steps down as gambling Minister 

Media reports coming from the Netherlands suggest that Legal Protections Secretary Teun Struycken has tabled his resignation. Struycken’s resignation is the latest in a list of top cabinet officials stepping down to protest a political veto on sanctions against Israel. Dutch politics were already in shambles after the fall of the four-party coalition government earlier …

Sportingtech achieves ISO certification to safeguard operations

Turnkey betting and gaming solutions provider Sportingtech has been accredited with ISO 27001 certification. The certificate is recognised internationally, serving as evidence that the companies that receive it are taking proactive measures to protect their sensitive information assets against cyber threats and data breaches. Sportingtech’s latest certification spans across the organisation’s operations in Portugal, Brazil, …

EveryMatrix takes LatAm vision another step further

B2B firms are flocking to Latin America in droves as the B2C betting industry continues to present growth opportunities, with EveryMatrix being one of them. The Malta-based betting and gaming solutions developer is now turning its attention to the Latin American lottery space, as well as that of Spain and Portugal. EveryMatrix announced today (27 …

Tabcorp delivers FY25 profit as reform debate heats up in Australia

Tabcorp has reported a return to profit in FY25, driven by stronger performance across its wagering and media divisions. The announcement lands at a time when gambling regulation is firmly in the spotlight in Australia, with fresh calls for tighter rules and national reform gaining traction.  The group owns some of the country’s most recognisable …

Brazil Bets hits R$17bn GGR as tax and ad judgements loom

Ana Maria Menezes reports on the first six months of Brazil’s Bets market, where official statistics highlight positive revenues and tax generation, reinforced by measures on responsible gambling and a crackdown on illegal operators. However year-end anxieties grow as Congress weighs tax rises and tighter advertising rules. Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has unveiled the first …

GambleAware names new CEO to manage planned closure

Zoë Osmond OBE will pass on the torch as GambleAware CEO to Anna Hargrave as the charity prepares for closure in 2026. The historic commissioner of problem gambling research, prevention and treatment in the UK, GambleAware is set to close its doors in March next year as the delivery of this work transitions to new …

BetComply: making compliance simpler and more accessible with ComplyCheck

It’s no secret that the European gambling sector is being strangled by increasing regulations.  Operators are under increasing pressure to tighten up AML and KYC processes and comply with more stringent marketing and responsible gambling demands. Meanwhile, providers are wrestling with stringent requirements on technical compliance. Aside from the financial burden this can impose, it …