Category Archives: Betting

Betfair Australia launches CrownBet for fixed-odds betting transition

Yet another online gaming brand has hit the Australian market, CrownBet, a joint initiative between B2B tech group BetMakers and CrownResorts-owned Betfair Australia. The launch suggests that industry confidence in the long-term sustainability and lucrative status of the Australian betting market remains strong despite extensive political debates around regulatory reform in recent years. CrownBet expects …

Spotlight Sports Group expects US watershed moment from World Cup

The FIFA World Cup is still seven months away but any business with a stake in the game, and with common sense, will already be undertaking extensive preparations. Spotlight Sports Group, a UK-based betting media outlet most known for its ownership of the Racing Post, has been taking a look at consumer anticipation of the …

From MVP to market force: SOFTSWISS Sportsbook turns five

SBC News sat down with Alexander Kamenetskyi, Head of SOFTSWISS Sportsbook, to talk about the five-year journey, key insights from the 2026 iGaming Trends Report, and how operators can benefit from the Football World Cup, starting in June 2026. SBC News: Alexander, the SOFTSWISS Sportsbook is celebrating its fifth anniversary. When you look back at …

UK gambling reforms add fuel to Gambling Ombudsman talks

The concept of a UK Gambling Ombudsman might’ve looked long gone, but it was just revitalised again in Parliament this week. Over two years ago, the Gambling Review White Paper in 2023 finally saw the light of day following years of consultations, bringing forward a total of 62 recommendations for a more sustainable UK gambling …

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 …