Category Archives: Betting

Tech focus: making the most of the cloud

With the impact of the pandemic on the gaming industry and the wider world, the scalable tech and infrastructure costs that come with using the public cloud has become more than just a desirable long-term goal to many gaming operators, but a matter of increasing urgency. The ability to scale and flex instantaneously based on …

Comtrade Gaming strikes first US platform deal with G3 Esports

Comtrade Gaming has made its first foray into the US market after striking a deal with G3 Esports to provide its iGaming platform, iCore, and backend technology. Once launched, G3’s new esports wagering product will leverage Comtrade’s enterprise-level services such as player account management, real-time bonusing, dynamic segmentation and real-time push messaging, as well as …

Spillemyndigheden launches ROFUS rights campaign for Denmark

Spillemyndigheden– Denmark’s Gambling Authority has launched a new national campaign promoting its ROFUS self-exclusion gambling service. Launched this September across social media and TV networks, the campaign reminds Danish consumers of their rights to ask licensed operators to ‘take-a-break’ and self-exclude from all gambling engagements. 2018 reforms to the Danish Gambling Act, demanded that all …

Unibet hails success of 30/30 Fund supporting Swedish Sports diverse make-up

Unibet the flagship sportsbook brand of Kindred Group Plc, maintains its home market CSR commitments, announcing the recipients of its 30/30 Fund in support of Swedish sports clubs, projects and organisations promoting fair-play, equality, inclusion, and social mobility.  The 30/30 Fund was established in 2019 by Unibet, backing the grassroots sports fundraising initiatives of former …

Delasport renews duties as lead sponsor of Balkan League basketball 

Delasport has confirmed that it will continue to serve as the principal sponsor of the Balkan International Basketball League (BIBL / Balkan League). The Malta and Sofia based online sports betting and casino technology supplier became the principal sponsor of the Balkan League in 2020, helping resurrect the basketball league from its COVID-19 2019/2020 season …

ACMA rules against Foxtel for betting advertising breach

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has ruled against Foxtel regarding a complaint made about a betting advertisement, as public debate surrounding gambling marketing in the country continues.  Foxtel notified the ACMA itself, notifying the regulator that at around 4.33pm ARST a betting commercial was shown during a half-time discussion of the Australian Football …

NOGA warns of KOA advertising irregularities harming conduct  duties 

Peter-Paul de Goeij, Managing Director of NOGA – The Netherlands Online Gambling Association – has criticised the advertising framework of the KOA Act regime that will be launched on 1 October, regulating a new Dutch online gambling marketplace. Issuing a response to final advertising/marketing guidance outlined by Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) – de Goeij …

Sportingtech promotes Quick Quantum with new offer

As Sportingtech’s Quantum platform undergoes certification for regulated markets across the world, the software developer has revealed a new promotion offer for the platform. Planning to showcase the platform at next week’s SBC Summit Barcelona, Sportingtech explained that it will release a limited time offer for Quick Quantum that runs until the end of November. …

John O’Reilly to deliver keynote for Reputation Matters’ 2021 return

John O’Reilly, Chief Executive of Rank Group Plc, will deliver the keynote speech of the ‘Reputation Matters’ 2021 conference – a dedicated event focused on UK gambling and its evolving relationships with regulatory and political stakeholders.    Hosted on Tuesday 2 November at the Iron Mongers Hall in the City of London – Reputation Matters will …

BHA publishes 2022 fixture list but bookmakers express doubts

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has published its fixture list for the 2022 season, with plans to enhance the number of meetings taking place on both Saturdays and Sundays. In total, the number of races taking place throughout 2022 will be 1,482, down four from the 1,486 showcased in 2021, although the number of weekend …