Category Archives: Betting

Jada Gaming & Symplify: Why culture is ‘not just a buzzword’ in igaming

Although many may simply write-off discussions of ‘company culture’ as just another business cliche, for Jada Gaming and Symplify this couldn’t be any further from the truth.  Towards the end of last year, Symplify acquired AI specialists Jada Gaming for a total of $30 million, and the two firms have subsequently embarked on a product …

Polish cross-party committee calls for rethink of sports betting taxes 

Pressure is mounting on Poland’s Ministry of Finance to undertake a review of its gambling tax structure, revitalising income generated from licensed bookmakers.     A cross-party Sejm (lower parliament) committee representing ‘Polish consumers and entrepreneurship’, had announced that it has submitted a proposal advising the Ministry “to abandon the 12% turnover tax applied to sports betting.” …

Super Group marks steady Q1 opening on NYSE 

Super Group Inc, the parent company of Betway and Spin brands, has outlined a confident and stable start to trading as an NYSE-listed business.  Publishing its first quarterly results on the New York Stock Exchange, Super Group achieved group revenues of €334m, attributed to a split of –  53% Betway / 47% Spin. Revenue growth …

Leigh Herdman, Algosport: Differentiating the betbuilder product for the World Cup

A packed sporting schedule awaits operators in the second half of 2022, as the domestic football season is intercut with the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. As more betting firms add betbuilders into their product arsenal, Leigh Herdman, CEO of Betting on Sports Europe sponsor Algosport, highlighted the increasing importance of differentiating this offering.  SBC …

Armenia approves final reading of gambling cash payment ban

Betting and gaming operators in Armenia can expect the payment options available to them to be significantly restricted following a legislative decision.  The Bill passed with a total of vote count of 67 and the law will come into effect in 10 days, prohibiting cash payments for gambling. .  After six months, bettors will be …

Coolbet joins IBIA following Canadian licence approval

Coolbet has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) following its approval to offer online gambling services in Canada. Part of the Vincent Group acquired in 2021 by GAN – a North American B2B and B2C internet gambling company – the operator also holds operating licences in Malta, Sweden and Estonia. Endre Nesset, Senior Vice …

Andrew Rhodes takes full leadership of Gambling Commission

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has confirmed that Interim Chief Executive Andrew Rhodes has been appointed to the leadership role on a permanent basis.  Rhodes was appointed Interim CEO last June, following the abrupt resignation of Neil McArthur last Spring due to the Commission’s regulatory failings that were brought to life by the administration of …

Strive Sponsorship to provide content services for Smarkets’ newly launched sites

Strive Sponsorship has been appointed to manage content and editorial services for Smarkets newly launched Smarkets News and SBK Betting Zone sites.  Services included under the agreement are written and podcast content, editing and content management covering nine initial sports such as football, golf, rugby, the NBA and NFL. The company will provide Smarkets with …

BetCity.nl gains exposure throughout international hockey

BetCity.nl has signed a three year deal with the International Hockey Federation (FIH) in becoming the first-ever betting partner of hockey’s world governing body. The collaboration covers the upcoming FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup as well as the FIH Hockey Pro League seasons in the Netherlands, until June 2025.  The Dutch betting company will be …