Category Archives: Betting

VBET names Man City’s Zinchenko as brand ambassador

VBET has added Oleksandr Zinchenko, Manchester City FC and Ukraine National Team midfielder, as one of its official brand ambassadors. The 25-year-old is the youngest captain in Ukraine’s national football team history, and has won the FA Cup and FA Community Shield With Man City and the English title three times and the EFL Cup …

Enteractive: Keep moving forward and be decisive in 2022

The online betting and gaming industry has always had an element of regulatory uncertainty attached to its activities. The best way to address this is by being decisive and moving forward, says Pedram Padidar, COO at Enteractive.    If one word could sum up the key themes that have had an impact on online gaming …

BGC reiterates affordability check opposition citing Racing TV survey

A recent survey by Racing TV has been cited by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) in its argument against enhanced affordability checks.  Issuing a statement earlier today, BGC Chief Executive Michael Dugher stated that he was ‘alarmed’ at the findings and remarked that he was ‘hopeful’ that ministers would take into consideration the opinions …

Clarion Gaming postpones ICE 2022 February dates 

Clarion Gaming has confirmed that its flagship ICE 2022 London and iGB Affiliate conferences have been postponed due to concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant and its impact on travel and event attendance.  The conferences were due to take place at London’s ExCel Centre from 1-5 February, marking the start of global …

BGC calls for casino support package in the event of further restrictions

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has called on the UK government to consider the financial needs of casinos when drafting up any support packages, in the event of further restrictions. As the Omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to sweep across the UK, authorities have begun to implement new restrictions such as mandatory mask wearing …

Evolution launches with BetWarrior in newly regulated Buenos Aires market

Evolution has entered the newly regulated Buenos Aires online gambling market via operaotr BetWarrior , becoming the first and only live casino provider to launch on the jurisdiction’s opening day.  The development will see Evolution enter two markets – the Buenos Aires Province and the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, both of which maintain separate …

GamCare warns public to be aware of gambling risks this Christmas 

GamCare has launched a seasonal campaign urging the public to be aware of “signs that someone may be struggling with problem gambling over the Christmas period”. During the festive period, GamCare aims to remind audiences of its Helpline services offering treatment support for vulnerable people who may be at risk of gambling harm. Christmas 2019 …

Finnish payments blockings lambasted by EGBA as ‘missed opportunity’ for reform

The decision by Finnish authorities to implement payment blocks for online gambling has been condemned by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) as a ‘missed opportunity for overdue reform’. A government proposal to block payment service providers (PSPs) from accepting gambling transactions by amending the Lottery Act was passed by the Finnish parliament on …

Smarkets: North Shropshire shock sees odds spike on a Boris 2022 exit  

Last night’s surprise victory by the Liberal Democrats in the Conservative stronghold of North Shropshire has sent shockwaves across betting markets.   In the aftermath of the result, Smarkets reports that PM Boris Johnson is odds on (56%) to leave his premiership at some point in 2022, spiking up from 46% before the North Shropshire result. …