Category Archives: Betting

BetMakers confirms Tabcorp talks took place amid ASX trading halt

Australian betting technology firm BetMakers Technology Group has confirmed that it has been involved in negotiations with the senior leadership of Tabcorp Holdings. The confirmation comes a day after the company temporarily requested the halt of trading of its securities on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) following the receipt of a Price Query around its […]

SOFTSWISS publishes framework for managing sportsbook performance

Global iGaming software provider SOFTSWISS has published the Sportsbook KPI guide – a practical framework for managing sportsbook performance day to day.  The framework has been designed in an attempt to help operators move beyond surface-level metrics and build a clearer understanding of what actually drives performance, profitability and long-term player value. The Sportsbook KPI […]

German state records five billion gambling self-exclusion checks

The Regional Council of Darmstadt has vowed to continue strengthening the parameters of the OASIS gambling self-exclusion scheme. The Council is charged with the management of OASIS (Online Abfrage Spielerstatus), operated as the central self-exclusion system of Germany’s Fourth Interstate Gambling Regime (GluNeuRStV). Publishing its 2025 update, Regierungspräsidium Darmstadt detailed that more than 5.2 billion […]

Soft2Bet: Diego Simeone deal and MEGA11 launch with the World Cup in view

2026 is set to be a significant year for sports betting. Despite well-documented headwinds, sportsbook operators can look toward the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a mix of excitement, caution, and plans on how to deliver the most entertaining and engaging experience to their audience. One company gearing up its solutions to the upcoming World […]

Wolverhampton rolls out four-year gambling harm reduction plan

Wolverhampton Council has opened a public consultation to inform its Gambling Harm Reduction Strategy, as local governments across the country continue to confront the gambling industry. With the opportunity to comment open until 20 March, the consultation aims to address what the Council sees as the “increasing harmful impact” of online betting, gaming platforms and […]

Does Paf halving loss limit point to potential nationwide launch?

Finnish gambling operator Paf has reduced its mandatory annual loss limit from €16,000 to €15,000, meaning it has now halved its original €30,000 annual loss cap introduced in 2018. The move marks the latest step in a multi-year strategy to curb high-intensity play and shift towards “more sustainable revenues”. Paf has previously stated an ambition […]

Kambi signs Finland-focused betting deal with newcomer SuomiVeto

iGaming businesses are rushing to get involved in Finland’s forthcoming gambling market, with newly created sportsbook SuomiVeto the latest to get preparations underway. The company has signed a partnership with Kambi, a Sweden-headquartered B2B sportsbook solutions company. The deal will see Kambi deliver its full turnkey solution to the firm. SuomiVeto was set up just […]

Atlético’s Diego Simeone partners with sportsbook’s ‘Football Manager’ platform

Soft2Bet is putting its partnership between its Betinia sportsbook and football manager Diego Simeone to extensive use. The Malta-headquartered sportsbook and casino solutions company secured a partnership between its Betinia sports betting platform and Simeone in September last year. Betinia announced today that it has revamped the ‘Football Manager’ platform it had been developing with […]

BETBY rolls out video streaming to enhance sportsbook experience

Sportsbook provider BETBY has significantly strengthened its live betting offering with video streaming support for sports and esports. In addition to the provider’s competitive odds, comprehensive risk management, and sportsbook features driving customer engagement, partnering operators will now also gain access to HD live video streams that are integrated into the same offer. Tennis is […]

Hollywoodbets and SIS partner in fresh boost for South African market

Live betting service provider SIS (Sports Information Services) has launched its two new 49’s draws with Hollywoodbets to further build on its longstanding partnership with the South African operator. The latest agreement sees Hollywoodbets enhance its live numbers proposition, offering its players across Africa added daily opportunities to engage with the popular fixed-odds product. Brunchtime […]