Category Archives: Betting

Serbia settles jackpot orders under new rulebook

Serbia has formally codified the regulation of jackpot games following the publication of a new Rulebook governing jackpot operations and prize systems in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia. The Rulebook accompanies the implementation of Article 115b of Serbia’s Law on Games of Chance, setting out detailed operational, technical and compliance requirements for […]

BGC calls for rethink on business rates impacting British betting and local economies

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), is protesting government business rates at a time of heightened pressure for British betting shops, the wider gaming sector and the national economy. Business rates are a form of business tax charged to ‘non-domestic properties’, essentially a corporate version of the council taxes paid by owners and renters of […]

BetConstruct AI: industry must shift from ‘using’ to ‘operating with’ AI

A global revolution is underway. Despite the outlook, whether it be personal or professional, artificial intelligence is weaving and deepening its influence within modern society. The gambling industry is certainly not ignoring the vast potential that this brings. Despite this, it could be argued that AI has been nothing more than a buzzword, and the […]

French gambling told to curb its World Cup enthusiasm 

In France, online gambling operators have been warned that they must modify their 2026 marketing and player incentive strategies to meet compliance demands on advertising coverage and exposure. The warning follows the assessment of 2026 Promotional Strategies by l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), which said that rising promotional investment required stricter oversight in order to […]

FanDuel says Ontario penalty doesn’t reflect its integrity commitments

In a development showing just how interconnected international betting is, Flutter Entertainment‘s US-based sportsbook FanDuel has been issued a penalty in Canada for bets placed on Czech table tennis matches. The fine of CA$350,000 (€216,000) is significant for two reasons. Firstly, it is one of the biggest, if not the biggest, issued by the Alcohol […]

Diego Simeone signs outside-the-box ambassador deal with Soft2Bet

Brand ambassador deals are nothing new in sports betting, especially relating to football, but these partnerships tend to be with players, not managers. Soft2Bet, a B2B and B2C gaming firm, has decided to flip the script on the partnership model with a more unconventional deal – with Atlético de Madrid manager Diego Simeone. The Argentine […]

Ukraine: domestic trio to compete for lottery licences 

Ukraine has closed its application window to compete for the stewardship of state-run lottery licences. The closure was announced by PlayCity, which continues to operate as Ukraine’s gambling and lottery regulator amidst the ongoing war in the country following Russia’s 2022 invasion. In December, the Ministry of Digital Transformation (MDT) confirmed it would begin reviewing […]

Nigel Farage: “Most high street bookies will be gone in a year”

Nigel Farage continues to position himself as a ‘political ally’ of UK gambling in the aftermath of the Autumn Statement and its impact on the economy and job losses. The leader of Reform UK, Farage is a vocal critic of the new tax rate on Remote Gaming Duty (RGD) that will be increased from 21% […]

Commons hears cry to toughen rules on all high-street gaming venues  

In the House of Commons, ministers appear unified in their view that more restrictions should be applied to UK gambling, with the industry’s legislative and policy resolutions viewed as unfinished business. An opening week of criticism concluded with a Commons debate, which saw backbenchers debate high-street gambling reforms, focusing in particular on the proliferation of […]

Oren Cohen Shwartz, Delasport: “A great sportsbook feels personal, fast, and worth coming back to”

Sports betting succeeds when players enjoy the experience – not just when they engage with betting or get boosted odds.  Modern bettors expect speed, quality, relevance, and excitement in every session. They want to find their favorite events instantly, feel understood by the brand, and stay fully engaged beyond betting alone. Delasport’s CEO Oren Cohen Shwartz believes the sportsbook experience […]