Category Archives: Betting

Changing markets on opposite sides of the world continue to draw the attention of various gaming stakeholders, with Oddin.gg the latest to identify opportunities across two continents. The B2B firm, which specialises in providing esports odds and related products, has announced twin achievements in Europe and South America, Finland and Brazil specifically. In Finland, the …

The Republic of Slovakia has reorganised the leadership ranks of the Office for the Regulation of Gambling (ÚRHH) for the second time this year. The Ministry of Finance confirmed that Libuša Baranová has been appointed Director General of the gambling authority, following a decision by Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický. The change sees Jana Mravíková, who …

Yolo Group has announced that two of its subsidiaries have achieved B2B certification in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). As per company statement, the newly-regulated UAE market offers an amalgamation of iGaming transparency and innovation, closely aligning with Yolo Group’s ambitions.  The gaming technology firm added that at its core, the UAE’s regulatory framework – …

Irish pool betting duty is set to be raised by the government as it irons out remaining elements of the country’s new gambling regulations, but the move may meet some pushback from horse racing. Paschal Donohoe, Ireland’s Minister for Finance, announced the measure to the Dáil Éireann yesterday (7 October) while reading the 2026 budget, although the …

The Pools has announced two major strategic appointments to accelerate its marketing overhaul for a new generation of customers. First-up is the appointment of former Betfred executive Gemma Strath-Billington, an expert in the planning and delivery of high-engagement campaigns, as its new Head of Group Marketing. Strath-Billington has led marketing teams for both Betfred and …

Brazil, Ontario and various US states have set a high standard for others to follow in protecting sports integrity according to the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). The IBIA, an association of various operators and suppliers within the global betting industry with a focus on protecting sports integrity, has set out its strategic objectives for …

Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), a political party, has proposed further development of the gambling-tourism integration in Romania. Signed by 37 of its right-wing MPs, the party argued that the current positioning of gambling establishments on national territory lacks “economic logic” and fails to correctly capitalise on the potential of its correlation with …