Category Archives: Betting

Sciensano: Less than 3% of Belgians at-risk gamblers despite high ad exposure

Sciensano has reported that risky gambling behaviour in Belgium has remained stable over the past five years, although more than half of the population continues to be exposed to gambling advertising on a weekly basis. According to the Belgium public health institute’s latest Health Survey, 2.6% of Belgian players currently display risky gambling behaviour, while […]

Tipico clarifies German streaming terms for World Cup 2026

Tipico Sportwetten has reaffirmed that it will be the “first and only” licensed sportsbook operator to provide a livestream of all FIFA World Cup 2026 matches for German audiences. An update was issued this morning by Tipico to clarify its streaming rights, stating: “From June 11 to July 19, when the World Cup captures the […]

Enforcement role for UK black market taskforce not ruled out yet

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has released new details on the remit of the UK’s Illegal Gambling Taskforce, five months after its creation. Back in January, Gambling Minister Baroness Twycross made a landmark announcement that the government has set up a specialised unit to wage war on the black market in the […]

ANJ steps up gambling harm prevention – but new algorithm shows problem gambler spend is £1bn

The Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France’s gambling regulator, has unveiled a new algorithm designed to estimate problem gambling activity across France – and initial signs are those which cause concern. Findings revealed that players identified as high-risk generated 60% of total operator gross gaming revenue (GGR), which the regulator described as “concerning”. The ANJ […]

SBC Summit Canada returns to Toronto ahead of Alberta market launch

SBC Summit Canada returns to Toronto next week at a defining moment for Canada’s betting and gaming industry, with Alberta’s regulated market launch, mounting pressure around advertising restrictions and growing anticipation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to dominate discussions. Taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from May 19-21, the event […]

JP Morgan Chase ups Entain stake – a sign of confidence for UK betting giant?

Entain remains a target for high profile investors following the breakup of major shareholder Eminence Capital, as JP Morgan Chase increases its shareholding in the company. A notification to the London Stock Exchange revealed that JP Morgan Chase has upped its stake in Entain to control 7% of the company’s overall stock, consisting of 5.6% […]

bet-at-home feels the sting of Austrian and German regulations 

Germany-headquartered operator bet-at-home has reported a challenging start to 2026 as first quarter revenues declined sharply following the impact of Austria’s betting tax increase. Gross betting and gaming revenue (GGR) for Q1 2026 fell 16.1% year-on-year to €11.34m (£9.83m), down from €13.52m in the corresponding period last year.  The decline was driven primarily by weaker […]

Starmer on fight mode as betting markets price Labour leadership coup

PM Keir Starmer insists he is “going nowhere” in the aftermath of last week’s local elections, which saw Labour lose 1,496 council seats across England. At a local level, the map of UK politics has shifted dramatically as the traditional stalwarts of the Labour and Conservative parties surrendered constituency support to Reform UK, the Green […]

Bragg elevates 711’s upcoming Kambi sportsbook launch

Belgian gaming brand 711 has extended its partnership with Bragg Gaming Group to further elevate its offering ahead of launching its Kambi-powered sportsbook. Greenlit by Belgium’s Gambling Commission, 711 managed to acquire an F+ license which allows it to now operate a sportsbook domestically, which will leverage Kambi’s Turnkey Sportsbook tech stack. Also partnering with […]