Category Archives: Betting

Recognising a need for a ‘strong handle on compliance requirements’ in the Dutch online gambling market, Maxima Compliance has opened an office in the Netherlands to enhance its local offering.  By further establishing its presence in the Netherlands via the new local centre, Maxima intends to offer its suite of technical and regulatory compliance services …

A Standing Committee of Economic Affairs for the Republic of Armenia’s National Assembly has endorsed a policy proposal that recommends that gambling restrictions be imposed on the nation’s existing Advertising Law.  Armenia’s government has charged standing committees with undertaking the preliminary review of draft policies that are intended to be debated and voted on by …

2020 and 2021 gave rise to a myriad of challenges for the betting and gaming industry. But for many different companies, the past two years brought about new opportunities to experiment with innovative products for the online space.  Speaking to SBC News, Suren Khachatryan –  Founder and CEO at Technamin – explains why the genie …

DAZN is nearing its objective to acquire BT Sport, with the aim to become a major sports broadcaster within the UK, showcasing Premier League and UEFA Champions League matches.  Citing sources ‘familiar with the matter’, Reuters reports that DAZN is finalising a deal in the region of $800 million (£580m) to acquire BT Sport, the …

  The Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) has secured formal accreditation for its ‘Mindful Resilience’ initiative from the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH). Operated in collaboration with Betknowmore UK and Bournemouth University, Mindful Resilience functions as a specialist programme aimed at supporting health professionals with gambling treatment.  The programme equips these health …

In a strengthening of its ESG operations, IGT has joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), committing to carbon emission and climate change reduction. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)drives climate action among businesses worldwide, and by becoming a member of the programme, IGT has become the latest operator to adopt a low-greenhouse gas policy. This …

Odds On Compliance, a technology and consultancy firm specializing in sports betting, igaming, and gambling compliance and regulatory frameworks, has appointed Mark Scrivo as its new Chief Technology Officer. A founder of Odds On Compliance along with CEO Eric Frank, Scrivo leads Development and Information Technology for the firm and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of business technology. …

German supporters ‘fan alliance’ Unsere Kurve (‘Our Curve’) has issued a set of demands for both the country’s clubs and the Bundesrat relating to sports betting sponsorship and TV advertising.  Issuing a statement on Tuesday, the organisation identified an ‘increased media presence’ of sports wagering in Germany, particularly following the passage of the Fourth Interstate …