Category Archives: Betting

Betway furthers tennis commitment with Hamburg European Open

Betway has increased its involvement with tennis, becoming the official betting sponsor of the Hamburg European Open tournament. This year’s Rothenbaum competition is set to take place from 16-24 July, whilst the announcement looks to further demonstrate the online betting and gaming brand’s commitment to sponsorship of high profile international sporting events. “We are very …

David Clifton: Licensing Expert – All eyes focused on on gambling’s A-Factor

January 2019 famously saw the introduction of the gambling advertising ban in Italy, with forecasts of the disaster that would befall the industry if similar prohibitions spread across Europe. The following year a new Royal Decree on Commercial Communications imposing strict limitations on gambling advertising in Spain was approved by the European Commission. Only the …

EveryMatrix acquires Leapbit to upgrade OddsMatrix omni-channel services

EveryMatrix has moved to strengthen its OddsMatrix business by acquiring specialist sports betting developer Leapbit in a move that will bolster the unit’s omni-channel capabilities.  Updating stakeholders, the firm disclosed that the acquisition of Leapbit will transform “OddsMatrix platform to a true omnichannel solution” securing new tech provisions to offer a “comprehensive retail-focused software solution, …

Simon Bazalgette backs MyRacehorse to pioneer stud ownership for the UK public

Former Jockey Club and Racecourse Media Group (RMG) Chairman Simon Bazalgette has become the Founding Chair of MyRacehorse – a business that seeks to pioneer micro-share ownership in racehorses for the general public.   MyRacehorse launched its micro-share services for UK and Irish racing last month, providing the public with shares available in three horses currently …

Jdigital to argue for a constitutional probe of Spain’s blanket ban on gambling advertising  

Spanish online gambling trade association Jdigital has reported positive developments on its joint appeal against the Royal Decree on Advertising which imposed a federal ban on gambling advertising across Spain’s 17 autonomous communities.  Last week, Spain’s Supreme Court informed stakeholders that Jdigital’s appeal, sanctioned with Spanish media counterpart AMI, could be put forward for a …

Peter Ivanov: Ultraplay is staying one step ahead of the curve

Over the last few years, esports has become an increasingly popular betting product. This is showing no sign of slowing down any time soon.  According to Peter Ivanov, Head of Trading at Ultraplay, the Asian market will be the next key battleground for those looking to establish themselves as a leader within the esports betting …

Former MGA CTO charged with money laundering and bribery

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has confirmed that its former Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Jason Farrugia and his wife Christine Farrugia have been charged with a range of financial crimes.  These include money laundering, accepting bribes, fraud and trading in influence by abusing his leadership position as CTO of the MGA, according to The Times of …

Allwyn completes group-wide rebrand and identity change

Allwyn Group has completed its group rebrand and corporate identity change across all core units of its business.  Closing 2021, the company announced that it would change its corporate and brand identity from SAZKA Entertainment to Allwyn Group. The decision was taken to refresh the firm’s identity that had been born out of its Czech …