Category Archives: Betting

Danish sports betting operators experienced a challenging final quarter in 2021, although other verticals had greater success.  Publishing its trading report for Q4 2021, the Danish Gambling Authority (DGA) – Spillemyndigheden – revealed that sports betting revenues declined by 18.3% year-on-year to DKK 583 million (£67m) from DKK 726 million (£82.13m). However, for the full …

Russia-based Fonbet has had its partnerships suspended with top-flight football club AC Milan with immediate effect, a consequence of the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The gambling company first became the official sports betting partner of AC Milan in Russia and the CIS region in 2021, and the suspension means that the brand will no longer …

With the Cheltenham Festival reaching a crescendo, Head of Trading Mark Wilson outlines why sportsbook supplier FSB leads the field in horse racing and allows operators to take the reins. It’s been a transformational 12 months for FSB with market entry in North America attained alongside a major WLA partnership in Europe. While we grow …

Retaining players after March Madness is key to maintaining growth across the US market and building a loyal customer base according to CRM specialists Enteractive. The firm predicted that with more states beginning to legalise sports betting, there is a growing opportunity for sportsbook operators to attract new customers. “While igaming operators like Caesars, FanDuel, …

Brazil’s Senate Commission of Economic Affairs has approved a tax proposal on online games, despite a lack of clarity as to how the government will implement its federal gambling laws.  President of the Chamber of Senators Rodrigo Pacheco hinted that “whilst the debate won’t happen anytime soon”, interested parties should have information with regards to …

Parimatch Tech has doubled the amount of financial assistance it is providing to Ukraine from UAH 30 million to UAH 60 million – approximately €2.9 million. The international sports betting company has stated that it spent the first UAH 42 million: UAH 39 million on ammunition and three million on medicines, clothing, foodstuffs and logistics. …

Groupe FDJ has raised more than €100 million to help restore French heritage and cultural landmarks through its headline ‘Mission Patrimoine’ (‘Heritage Mission’) fundraising programme. ‘Mission Patrimoine’ was launched in 2018, allowing patrons of Française des Jeux’s retail network to sell exclusive instant games to raise direct funds for French cultural restoration programmes. Selling ‘Patrimoine …

As the legislative and public debate around gambling advertising in the newly regulated Dutch market continues, the Minister for Legal Protection has provided an insight into what can be expected.  Conducting an interview with Netherlands financial news outlet FD.nl, Minister for Legal Protection Franc Weerwind of the D66 political party outlined that there will be …

The application window for the position of CEO of the forthcoming Irish gambling regulator is open to a wide range of applicants according to Minister James Browne. Responding to a question from Deputy Paul Donnelly of the Dáil Éireann, the Minister of State at the Department of Justice, assured representatives that the recruitment search for …

Dean Russell, MP for Watford, has expressed concerns regarding the UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) decision to hand the next ten-year National Lottery licence to Allwyn. Sharing his opinions at Prime Minister’s Questions in Parliament yesterday, the Conservative MP focused on Allwyn’s alleged ties to Russia, at a time when international relations remain tense due to the invasion …