Category Archives: Betting

Panama policymakers vote in favour of limiting online gambling market

Panama has moved to strengthen its national problem gambling policies in the face of an increasingly growing online gambling sector. A bill put forward by deputies Raúl Pineda and Crispiano Adames was approved by the National Assembly, enforcing a number of laws for online casinos that are designed to be an extra protective layer for […]

Sportradar makes its iGaming ambitions a reality with 2026 roadmap

Sportradar, one of the world’s biggest sportstech firms, has announced a significant expansion of its iGaming proposition via the launch of a new division. The Swiss-based multinational has launched Playradar, an iGaming-oriented brand which will develop cross-vertical gaming products tailored towards global betting and gaming operators. Sportradar has been hinting at the expansion of its […]

Allwyn reaches milestone in National Lottery modernisation

Allwyn has surpassed the £450m investment milestone into the modernisation of the National Lottery since it first acquired the operating licence in 2024. The news was touted by the company as the “biggest transformation” of the lottery since its launch in 1994, positioning it for long-term growth in the digital era. As a reminder, the […]

GR8 Tech: Maximising the World Cup with geo-specific configurations

Denys Parkhomenko, Chief Product Officer at GR8 Tech, explains how operators can utilise technology to properly localise their offering for this summer’s World Cup. The difference between offering an identikit experience and truly localising for each region, he explains, can be the difference between success and failure during this high-stakes event. It’s guaranteed that the […]

Estonia adviser who was axed after Gambling Tax Act misstep to appeal dismissal 

A long-serving adviser of Estonia’s Riigikogu Chancellery who was dismissed over a clerical error in the Gambling Tax Act is set to appeal the decision. The official, revealed by Estonian publication Eesti Rahvusringhääling (ERR) to be Piia Schults, said she is “shaken” by her “terrible” mistake but feels as though it is her “duty to […]

SBC Awards Europe Announces 2026 Shortlist

SBC has unveiled the finalists for the 2026 edition of the SBC Awards Europe, set to take place at Xara Lodge, Malta, on Thursday, 30 April. Closing the final day of SBC Summit Malta 2026, the ceremony will bring together 400 industry professionals to celebrate excellence across the European betting and gaming industry. This year’s […]

Football regulator may have to factor in betting deals whether gov’t likes it or not

Ted Orme-Claye, SBC News Editor, ponders about the newly created football regulator for English football and the financial standards it is setting for clubs.  Despite government efforts to keep the regulator and the Gambling Commission separate, could these financial standards clash with a cutback of betting sponsorships?… The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) does not have […]

DATA.BET: AI and data scale redefine personalised sports betting markets

The use of AI and large-scale data processing is reshaping sports betting trading, as B2B providers move away from standardised markets towards personalised, real-time offerings. The focus has shifted from broad pricing models to delivering tailored betting options based on live data and player behaviour. For operators, this means competing on relevance as much as […]

Welsh bookie asks what’s next after greyhound prohibition

James Lovell, co-founder and Director of Welsh bookie DragonBet, has slammed the recent government decision to ban greyhound racing. The Director called the move “a huge shame”, criticising it for not being backed by hard evidence but rather serving a political agenda that disregards a whole sport which has been placing a heavy emphasis on […]

UK charity GLEN raises concerns over switch to government-backed bodies

The introduction of the UK’s levy to fund gambling harm services is already raising concerns across the sector, despite GambleAware not even shutting its doors yet. The Gambling Lived Experience Network (GLEN) has highlighted growing uncertainty among voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations following the first round of funding outcomes for prevention services in […]