Category Archives: Betting

Oddin.gg: LatAm is ripe for rapid growth in esports betting

Latin America is one of the most underappreciated regions in the world for the ever-growing esports sector, according to experts at Oddin.gg. But to get it right in LatAm, stakeholders must be aware of the acute nuances across the diverse region.  The insights were shared on episode three of Expert to Expert – a video […]

SOFTSWISS makes C-level hire in reflection of ‘how critical AI has become’

SOFTSWISS is going all in on AI, as the sportsbook solutions firm confirmed the appointment of a new Chief AI Officer, Denis Romanovskiy. Romanovskiy has been tasked with executing the company’s AI strategy and platform, the latter of which has been designed to securely scale automation across the business. The impact of AI is being […]

Entain says European bettors hungry for NBA content

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is making quite the impact across Europe, according to the latest betting stats from Entain. During its tour around the Old Continent, the North American professional basketball league enjoyed a healthy interest from European bettors, which is good news for its ambitions to deepen its international presence. Record-breaking participation Momentum […]

Maarten Haijer: Finnish sweep sees EGBA call time on monopoly era

The guaranteed launch of Finland’s new gambling market marks a historic turning point for European gambling regulation, as the final EU member state dismantles its online monopoly structure. Two weeks ago, Finnish President Alexander Stubb gave presidential sign-off to Finland’s new Gambling Bill, formally ending Veikkaus’s long-standing monopoly and guaranteeing the rollout of a multi-licence […]

Brazil declares over €5.8bn in gambling revenue in market’s first year

The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA), has revealed full economic results for 2025, tracking the first year of Brazil’s online gambling regime of ‘Bets’. SPA data shared with SBC Noticias revealed that gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the regulated betting market stood at R$37bn (£5bn/€5.8bn) for 2025. The regulated market, known as ‘Bets’, was […]

PayPal faces backlash as three affiliate networks suspend partnerships

PayPal’s Honey browser faces significant backlash as three major affiliate networks terminate their partnership with the publisher amid fraudulent claims. Rakuten Advertising, impact.com and Awin have all removed the Honey browser extension from their respective affiliate networks. Honey, a tool that helps consumers find the best deals and coupons online, was first accused of fraud, […]

Entain breaths new life into horse racing betting

Entain has redesigned its flagship horse racing customer experience with the addition of a new Racing Bet Builder option. Available to UK and Ireland players through the gambling plc’s Ladbrokes and Coral brands, the feature taps into the need for a fundamental change into the legacy British sport to attract and retain modern audiences. Integrated […]

Brazil declares over R$9bn in tax revenue from first year of betting market

The Brazilian state reaped big financial rewards from the gambling sector in the first year of the new regulated market, according to the Federal Revenue Service (FRB). In a breakdown of 2025 taxes, the FRB specifically highlighted that revenue from ‘activities related to gambling’ stood out among various other business sectors last year. Gambling tax […]

Brazilian industry leadership under spotlight at SBC Summit Rio

SBC Summit Rio’s Leaders Track will connect delegates with key regulatory voices and Brazil’s leading executives, offering direct insight into how the country’s betting framework is being implemented and how businesses can operate confidently within the regulated market. Taking place across both conference days from 4 to 5 March 2026 at the Riocentro, the Leaders […]