Category Archives: Betting

EveryMatrix Co-founder Ebbe Groes discusses why the company opened a major office in Lviv, how the Academy for Heroes NGO was founded to support Ukrainian veterans transitioning into IT careers, and why tech education is vital for the country’s future workforce. ‘Academy for Heroes’ is the second NGO founded and funded by EveryMatrix, aimed at […]

SOFTSWISS will integrate its sportsbook solution with the TrueLabel platform, unlocking more market share in regulated jurisdictions. The sportsbook itself is designed to integrate with third-party platforms, allowing operators to retain their existing workflows and internal systems without interruptions. Those opting in to rollout the TrueLabel platform will get full access to the SOFTSWISS offering, […]

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands Gambling Authority, has ordered all online gambling licensees to withdraw “share your bet” functionality across their platforms. Primarily used by sportsbooks, the feature enables customers to share placed bets and betting slips via social media platforms such as Facebook and X, alongside messaging services including WhatsApp and email — allowing recipients […]

BetMGM has confirmed  that it will deliver a cash distribution of circa $270m to its joint-venture parents of Entain Plc and MGM Resorts International. The cash reward is a sign-off by BetMGM on its most successful year in business following its inception in 2018 and underscores the JV’s new profitability profile in US wagering. Publishing […]

Ireland’s new gambling regulator will soon begin issuing licences according to the government, following approval by a high ranking minister. Jim O’Callaghan, the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, has given the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) the green light to begin issuing licences. The Minister stated that the GRAI can begin issuing […]

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is accepting applications for a new Chair, with the role having been filled on an interim basis for over a year. Charles Counsell OBE took over interim duties at the start of February 2025 to replace previous Chair Marcus Boyle.  For the one year as Interim Chair, Counsell has helped […]

Sportsbook and iGaming solutions provider Digitain has been granted a betting licence by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC).  The Armenia-founded company’s sportsbook and platform achieved full UK market certification just days after it was awarded an iGaming software supplier licence from the Isle of Man. It comes as the business looks to expand internationally, particularly […]

Inplay Matrix has launched an AI feature called Uncle Boris, designed to be a sports betting companion to boost player engagement.  Uncle Boris is described as ‘not just an average chatbot, he’s a smart, personality-driven tipster and betting companion designed to keep your players informed, entertained, and active.’ The product boasts features such as real-time […]

The use of cryptocurrencies in iGaming has become much more popular throughout this decade. As more and more consumers, particularly younger and digital native bettors, adopt crypto as part of their financial everyday, operators have begun to open crypto sportsbooks and casinos to meet this new demand.  However, some are approaching it from the wrong […]

Malta’s back-and-forth legal battle with Austria over players’ gambling losses is yet again under the spotlight, with no end seemingly in sight. Austrian citizen Marek Ehrlich is suing Malta-based operator Virtual Services Digital Limited for almost €500k in an attempt to recoup losses incurred on the gambling provider’s platform, which is not licensed in Austria. […]