Category Archives: Betting

Collective research gathered across all EU states calls for authorities to understand the intertwining threats and changes to gambling harms impacting teen behaviours, in which the individual context of EU nations must be understood. European authorities and public health organisations have been alerted to changing habits of male adolescents engaging with gambling across EU states. …

SBC Summit Tbilisi 2025 concluded last week, setting a new attendance record with over 2,000 delegates from 44 countries, cementing its position as the fastest-growing industry event in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Now in its third year, the event, held on 15–16 October at the Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace in collaboration with SMH, …

The operator of FDJ United’s Unibet brand in the UK has been charged by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) for social responsibility and AML licensing failures. Platinum Gaming has received a warning, needs to pay the Commission £10m, and will have to undergo a third party audit to ensure it meets policies, procedures and controls. …

After announcing their exclusive global partnership in late 2024, FotMob and bwise Media are already seeing standout results — delivering rapid commercial growth, onboarding new global advertising partners, and laying the foundation for a highly scalable World Cup 2026 strategy. Now surpassing 20 million monthly active users, FotMob has solidified its position as one of …

The UAE’s emerging betting and gaming market continues to develop at pace, with the list of licensed vendors continually expanding, Sportradar being the latest addition. As of today (21 October), 17 companies have secured ‘gaming-related vendor licences’, while one firm, Wynn Resorts, has the only land-based gaming licence, and a sole lottery licence is held …

The Belgium Gambling Commission (KSC) is demanding new powers to address what it believes are urgent regulatory challenges impacting the country’s betting industry. The regulator made its case in its 2024 annual report, published this week, arguing for more resources and powers to improve its regulatory capabilities and independence. Belgian gambling has experienced a transformational couple …