Category Archives: Betting

ANJ begins review of French betting media contracts

The media contracts of French-licensed bookmakers are to be examined and evaluated by a ‘working group’ reporting to l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) – France’s Unified Gambling Authority. This week, ANJ announced that it had established its ‘working group of experts’ that will examine bookmaker’s planned marketing campaigns as part of the regulator’s ongoing review …

SOFTSWISS debuts Hunting Tournaments campaign

SOFTSWISS Sportsbook has set out plans to enhance levels of gamification across its platform with the launch of Hunting Tournaments. The new promotion will feature “simple rules and captivating mechanics” which it believes will help its partners to drive further engagement. “We’ve made another move to expand our portfolio of exclusive bonuses to gamify sports …

Skyler Cheng: Champion Sports – Asia in the midst of its next betting evolution

Champion Sports Asia Business Development lead Skyler Cheng provides an on-the-ground perspective of Asian betting market’s development and growth prospects for global betting stakeholders.    Though opportunities are often misunderstood, Cheng tells SBC that Asia faces its next betting evolution as ‘grey markets’ begin their long journeys towards regulation… _____________ SBC: The industry seems laser-focused …

Fanatics zooms in on Tipico M&A to build Rubin’s new betting vision  

Tipico, the leading DACH markets bookmaker, has become a reported target of US apparel and entertainment company Fanatics Inc.  Yesterday, CNBC reported that dealmakers were at ‘an impasse on price’ as negotiations were ongoing to secure Fanatics’ takeover of Tipico Sportwetten. Fresh from offloading his 10% stake in Harris Blitzer Sports Entertainment, the US sports …

Jdigital: Heavy-handed Decree has stunted Spanish gambling’s market development

Jdigital – Spain’s online gambling trade association has stated that the market has begun to suffer ‘negative evolution’ of overbearing regulations and policies, set by Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs.  Citing official DGOJ figures tracking the Q1 performance, Jdigital noted that a 15% decline in turnover, marked the fourth consecutive quarterly decline for Spain’s regulated …

GamCare raises frontline concerns on cost of living crisis 

GamCare, the operator of the National Gambling Helpline, has become the latest treatment and support stakeholder to raise concerns on the UK’s cost of living crisis.  The charity outlined concerns that day-to-day financial pressures are changing consumer motivations to make money as a means to make ends meet, increasing the risk of gambling participation. Alerting …

ARC reveals £1 million pot under ‘landmark’ bonus schemes

Arena Racing Company (ARC) has introduced two bonus schemes that will operate across the group’s flat racecourses in the coming months, and into 2023. A winner’s bonus is being implemented across all class four, five and six flat races to offer a minimum first prize of £5,500, £5,000 and £4,000 respectively. Applying to all flat …

Spillemyndigheden reports ‘AML deficient’ Tipwin to Danish Police

Spillemyndigheden – Denmark’s Gambling Authority has reported Tipwin to the police for breaching multiple terms of the country’s  Anti-Money Laundering Act.  Tipwin is accused of significant Danish AML Act failures related to the risk assessment, business procedures and financial supervision of its retail venues operating across Denmark. Of utmost concern, Spillemyndigheden stated that the bookmaker …

Altenar launches scale-proof next-gen retail betting terminals 

Altenar has announced that it has developed a new in-house retail terminal system for sportsbook operators that is ready for commercial launch. The Malta-based technology group has designed its retail offering to provide incumbents with the first next-gen terminal solution which includes a fully customisable on-screen UX. The terminal solution has been developed to provide …

Fitzdares renews ‘rock-solid’ FSB partnership

FSB will continue to supply its platform technology, casino aggregation and managed-trading-services (MTS) to Fitzdares who has agreed an extension to its existing lead supplier agreement.  Through the renewed partnership, FSB will power Fitzdares’ global expansion – including the bookmaker’s upcoming launch in Ontario later this year. Glenn Elliott, Chief Operating Officer at FSB, said: …