Category Archives: Betting

BHA calls out UK Commission’s engagement on FRAs

Despite the Gambling Commission stating that it has been proactive in its engagement with the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) over the implementation of Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs), the latter doesn’t seem convinced. Last week, Sarah Gardner, Acting Chief Officer of the Commission, responded to a query by the Culture, Media and Sport Committee relating to […]

SBC Summit’s iGaming product track explores invisible KYC and AI-powered design

SBC Summit will examine how operators can craft smoother, smarter and more engaging experiences for casino players through its dedicated iGaming Product & Design track. Taking place on Wednesday, 30 September on the Tech & Innovation Stage, the track will bring together leading casino operators, game developers and technology experts to explore what makes a […]

FeedConstruct renews long-running Ukraine Premier League deal

FeedConstruct has renewed its partnership with the Ukrainian Premier League, the latest in a series of football deals the firm has signed this year. The SoftConstruct-owned sports betting data platform has re-signed as the Ukrainian top flight’s exclusive global streaming and data rights partner. Tournaments covered under the deal include the top two leagues, the […]

1xBet signs deal with “one of Ireland’s most respected racecourses”

Multinational betting firm 1xBet has added more prominent fixtures to its already stacked roster of sports sponsor partners. This week, the company partnered with Gowran Park, a historic Irish racecourse, coming off the back of a series of sports deals. The Gowran Park partnership comes amid a major regulatory shift in Ireland, with a new […]

Lottomatica CEO wants home recognition as shareholders net €700m reward

Guglielmo Angelozzi, Chief Executive Officer of Lottomatica, believes that Italian investors are yet to understand the “intrinsic value” of the Borsa Milan gambling group. Yesterday, Lottomatica posted its H1 2026 interim results, in which leadership underscored confidence in declaring a “10th year of consecutive growth in earning and profits”. Angelozzi views Lottomatica as outperforming the […]

Brazil outlook 2026: what’s changed since the market’s regulation?

It’s been 18 months since Brazil launched its regulated gambling framework and, during that time, the market has undergone a substantial transformation.  Both international and domestic operators are looking to get in on the action, the competition between suppliers is hotting up – all the while, political dynamics are reshaping the country’s gambling landscape.  But […]

ASA deems BOYLE Sports’ free bets campaign was “socially irresponsible”

The UK’s advertising watchdog, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), has banned a BOYLE Sports promotion after ruling it encouraged excessive and repetitive betting behaviour that could lead to financial harm. A complaint against a BOYLE Sports “Bank Builder Jackpot” promotion, which offered customers up to £60 in free bets and a share of a £10,000 […]

Banijay names new CEO to take lead of Betclic, Tipico and Admiral gaming empire

Antoine Jouteau will become the next Chief Executive Officer of French gambling firm Banijay Gaming, owner and operator of Betclic and Tipico. The appointment comes amid a huge expansion of Banijay Gaming’s international presence after the acquisition of German market leader Tipico was completed earlier this year. In its home nation of France, Betclic remains […]

Video game gambling gets the government axe in Australia

Seemingly overnight, GTA Online players in Australia have been barred from engaging with any of the games on offer in the video game title’s virtual Diamond Resort Casino venue. Users took to Reddit to report that they are no longer able to play in the casino, which as a side note only accepts virtual in-game […]