Category Archives: Betting

Industry non-profit the All-in Diversity Project (AiDP) has published its third annual ‘All-Index 2020/2021 report’, detailing the global gambling sector’s workforce make-up and development on diversity, equality and inclusion matters. The release of the 2020/2021 Index was prolonged to allow operators to adjust for the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on business and operations. …

Newly promoted Premier League side Fulham FC has signed W88 as front-of-shirt sponsor, ahead of a planned vote on the future of such arrangements.  The sportsbook and casino brand’s logo will feature on the front of the West London club’s men’s and women’s first team kit for the 2022/23 season as a result of the …

EngageCraft has launched a digital fan engagement campaign using its EngageCraft Touch platform in a partnership with Racecourse Media Group (RMG). The firm will work with RMG to deliver a portfolio of gamification widgets, which can be adapted and optimised via the self-serve EngageCraft Touch platform at race meetings and for multiple racing partners throughout …

GambleAware has joined growing calls for the government to revise its recent policy update on protecting minors and young audiences with video game incentives/engagements.  Last week, DCMS revealed new industry measures to be adopted by video game platforms and publishers that will restrict the purchase of ‘loot boxes’ without parental consent. The ‘parental locks’ were …

Sports betting editorial content provider PA Betting Services (PABS) has laid some groundwork for the forthcoming football season.    Focusing its attention on the winter FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the company has launched several betting content packages developed to ‘inform, entertain and prompt’ operator-bettor engagement.    PABS’ three core packages  – Go, Pro and …

Italian gambling’s regulatory affairs have been left in limbo following last week’s resignation of Prime Minister Mario Draghi, which signals the likely break-up of Italy’s coalition government.  Chaos followed Mario’s resignation, as President Sergio Mattarella called for Parliament to be dissolved and for a snap General Election to be brought forward to 25 September – …

Affordability has been one of the key talking points in gambling circles over the past year, eliciting positive responses from some stakeholders, but reservations from others.  Although the Gambling Act review has once again been delayed, many reform advocates remain hopeful that enhanced affordability checks protecting the most vulnerable of players will be included in …