Category Archives: Betting

Sweden’s black market battle slowly being won, says racing operator

Sweden continues to face a long-running battle against the black market, but according to AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) it is making progress. The company, which specialises in horse racing betting in Sweden, has reported an overall decline in Swedish illegal betting activity and an improvement in channelisation. ATG estimates that Sweden’s channelisation rate stood […]

GamCare warns of gambling debt crisis amid another push for reforms

More people than ever in the UK are seeking financial guidance following gambling losses, according to new data from GamCare and PayPlan. Debt provider PayPlan reported record demand in January 2026, with 21,000 contacts across the month – a 22% year-on-year increase – as specialists flagged a growing link between debt and gambling harm. Publication […]

Brazil: Senate pitched ‘Kill Bill’ on gambling incentives 

Senator Girao calls on reformists to back his bill to ban all incentives based on player behaviours. A new point of conflict emerges in the unsettled path of the Brazil Bets regime, reports SBC Noticias BR’s Editor, Leonardo Biazzi. The Senate of Brazil has been urged to consider a stringent “tightening of incentives and promotions […]

Turbulent times? evoke confirms FY25 results won’t come until late April

London-listed industry giant evoke is set to release its FY25 results on 29 April after a turbulent period which has involved headwinds from the UK Autumn Budget, a share price plunge and talks of a potential sale.  Investors in the business, which owns brands including William Hill, 888 and Mr Green, will have to wait […]

State v Federal court battle over predictions on Arizona’s horizon

The stage has been set for a showdown between federal and state authorities which could decide the future of prediction platforms in the US and elsewhere. This week, Arizona became the first state to file criminal charges against Kalshi, one of the two largest prediction markets in the US and globally alongside Polymarket. The charges […]

Wales’ Senedd approves bill to ban greyhound racing in 2027

Wales’ Senedd has approved a motion that will ban greyhound racing in the country in an effort to improve animal welfare. Wales is now the only country in the UK to have banned the sport, which celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026. Issuing an official communiqué, the Senedd added: “The Bill reflects a clear policy […]

Germany is losing high-value gamblers to the black market

 A key study of German online gambling behaviours, views engagement with the black market as an ‘embedded symptom’ of Interstate liabilities. However, the GGL maintains that liabilities are no grounds for a review of the Interstate regime limiting the offering of licensed operators. Glücksspielbehörde (GGL), the Federal Authority of Gambling in Germany, has flagged ‘structural […]

BETBY furthers global expansion with appointment of LatAm manager

Tier one B2B sportsbook supplier BETBY has strengthened its Latin America team with the appointment of Gonzalo Navarro as Senior Business Development Manager. Navarro joins the business following roles at Brazil-headquartered advertising firm Control F5 and iGaming solutions provider Vibra Gaming. He has also held roles at the Judicial Branch of Argentina and tech business […]

SBC Summit Malta 2026 introduces workshops on culture, leadership and communication

SBC Summit Malta 2026 is expanding its conference programme with the introduction of a workshop room focused on workplace culture, public communication and professional development. As public expectations of the gaming industry rise, company culture and leadership standards carry greater weight than ever. How companies support their teams and act under pressure directly influences how […]

FeedConstruct supports LV Bet’s ambitions with esports content

FeedConstruct has become the third party to enter into an existing agreement between sportsbook solutions firm BETER and online bookmaker LV Bet. The SoftConstruct-owned firm will support BETER and LV Bet’s agreement as its official technology partner, delivering both sports and esports content to the online bookmaker. According to FeedConstruct, this content has now been […]