Category Archives: Betting

Swifty acquires UKGC-suspended bookmaker Goldchip

Sports betting firm Swifty Global has confirmed its acquisition of Goldchip, a UK-focused betting firm which recently landed in hot water with the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). Described by Swifty as a ‘particular compliance problem’, Goldchip’s licence was suspended by the UKGC last month after failure to meet licence conditions, as well as social responsibility …

BGC members to open 15,000 tech vacancies under ‘Levelling Up’ agenda

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has provided further details on its ‘Levelling Up’ plans for the next five years, as the standards body aims to assist with the UK’s post-COVID bounceback. Issuing an update this morning, the British betting and gaming trade association and standards body detailed that its members plan to generate 15,000 …

Racing Queensland introduces free and bonus bets to help industry ‘thrive’

The Palaszczuk Government has revealed that it is delivering a boost to Queensland’s racing industry with a new sustainable funding model. With a key focus on country racing, Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment Cameron Dick said the model recognises ‘significant changes’ that have occurred in the racing industry and the important role country clubs …

Slovakia to upgrade gambling advertising rules

The Office of Gambling Regulation of Slovakia has announced that it will publish a ‘Concept of Responsible Advertising‘ document that aims to drastically improve gambling advertising standards across all media disciplines.   The document seeks to inform licensed operators and media entities of acceptable standards with regards to the advertising of gambling products/services to Slovak consumers. …

QuinnCasino secures first major agreement with Scottish football club

QuinnCasino has entered a collaboration to become Dundee United‘s principal partner and will appear on the front of the kit for the 2022/23 football season. Benefitting from advertising across a number of ‘key touch points’ at Tannadice, the online gambling company will have branding on the men’s first team home and away shirts. “We are …

Tabcorp details revenue growth ahead of lotteries demerger

Tabcorp has detailed a successful end to 2021 trading as the ASX betting group completes the demerger of its lottery and keno business. Updating its investors, Tabcorp group revenues increased by 8.8% to AUS $5.6m (2020: $870m), whilst EBITDA also rose by 11.3% to AUS $1.1m ($985,230). A unit breakdown saw the Wagering & Media …

JD McNamara: Better Collective is planting its flag in the Canadian market

Ontario is quickly becoming a powerhouse in and of itself as betting companies look to make their mark on the Canadian market.  JD McNamara (pictured), Country Director at Better Collective, takes this month’s spotlight piece to dissect the growing opportunities in Canada and the need for a more personalised approach to this newly regulated market. …

Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs to propose comprehensive loot box law

Alberto Garzon, Spain’s Minister of Consumer Affairs, has vowed that Spain will become the first European country to have a ‘specific law’ to govern loot box and video game incentives.  The measure was declared at a video games seminar hosted by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, which since 2020 has led the federal overhaul of …

Stats Perform and Sporting Solutions to debut Betting Innovation Centre

Stats Perform and Sporting Solutions will work together to explore and develop new B2B products with the launch of the “Betting Innovation Centre”. The two companies believe that the new Betting Innovation Centre will connect pricing and content at scale, allowing partners to “unlock the true potential of popular betting experiences like player propositions and …