Category Archives: Betting

Spelinspektionen, the gambling inspectorate of Sweden, has revoked the licences of Vivaro Gaming and Fair Play Bets Limited on the grounds of inactivity of business services.  Both operators were granted Swedish online gambling licences during the first half of 2020, but had registered SEK 0 in turnover during the past year – forcing Spelinspektionen to …

Sheffield-based sports betting operator BresBet has secured the sponsorship to the Steel City Cup, a prominent local greyhound racing tournament, as it continues with its focus on racing-based products and marketing. As a result of the agreement, the newly established bookmaker will gain brand exposure via title sponsorship of the event, which will be billed …

Smarkets has reviewed the surprise promotions and cruel dismissals of PM Boris Johnson‘s latest cabinet reshuffle, forecasting its consequences on the future of UK politics.  Prior to Wednesday’s proceedings, Westminster sources had detailed that Johnson was seeking to re-energise his senior cabinet with strong and competent characters to lead key departments post-pandemic.  Yet, remaining loyal …

A public consultation evaluating the standards and conduct of French gambling advertising has been launched by L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) – France’s unified gambling regulatory agency.  The consultation forms part of the ANJ’s pledge to reform French gambling’s advertising standards, which was brought into disrepute following multiple public complaints recorded during this summer’s UEFA …

The Parliamentary All Party Betting and Gaming Group (APBGG) has initiated an investigation into the ‘competence and effectiveness’ of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), as the regulating and licensing authority  of UK gambling. Under the inquiry, licensed operators will be able to issue complaints to the APBGG concerning three categories – whether the UKGC has …