Category Archives: Betting

The rise of esports has been, of course, heavily driven by the rapid expansion of the video gaming industry over the past few decades, raising the profile of the sector to the betting and gaming industry. This has, however, also raised concerns regarding both video game addiction as well as the space’s connection to gambling, …

Spain’s Consejo Superior del Deporte (CSD) – the high council of sports governance has confirmed that its membership body will track all sporting events using the ‘Alert System’ – operated by DGOJ Spain’s federal gambling regulator.    The resolution follows a new cooperative agreement formed by the CSD and DGOJ with the aim of preventing and …

New bookmaker BresBet has announced that champion jockey Paddy Brennan will serve as its first ‘Racing Legend’, promoting its brand and betting services to racing enthusiasts. Launched this September, BresBet seeks to become UK betting’s most comprehensive and best value bookmaker for horse and greyhound racing markets – servicing the intricate needs of racing customers …

As the review of the 2005 Gambling Act makes its way through the various stages of parliamentary proceedings, there is one thing on everyone’s mind: will the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) enforce the changes that the gambling industry really needs? Or will the industry’s current stigma bring about unwanted reform? With …

Tim Miller, the Executive Director of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) leading research and policy development, has warned industry leadership to adjust to a ‘new normal of highest expectations’ in how the gambling sector will be governed.  Delivering the keynote speech at the ‘Know Now 2021’ conference on social responsibility for gambling operators. Miller reflected …

Next month’s SBC Summit CIS, Presented by Parimatch, will feature an agenda that delivers valuable insights into the changing face of the betting and gaming industry in markets across the region and how operators can prepare for the best emerging opportunities.  The conference and exhibition, organised by SBC in partnership with Sports Media Holding, takes …

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) – The Netherlands gambling regulatory authority – has issued its final guidance on the advertising and player acquisition requirements of the KOA Regime, due to launch on 1 October.  The guidance supplements KSA ‘Games of Chance’ advertising requirements, made available to all prospective KOA licensees on 1 April – the date KSA launched …

Coverage of all England national women’s football team matches will now be broadcast by ITV until 2025 from September onwards. The terrestrial network will provide coverage of all England women’s tournament qualifiers and internationals, including friendly fixtures. Coverage will begin on Friday 17 September for the Lionesses’ FIFA World Cup qualifying match against North Macedonia. …