Category Archives: Betting

Gambling reformist makes Noyes to change course on UK affordability checks 

Prominent reformist figurehead Dr James Noyes has urged the Department of Culture, Media and Sport “to hit pause” on the use of financial risk checks on gambling. A senior advisor of cross-party think tank the Social Market Foundation (SMF), Noyes has raised direct concerns to DCMS Secretary Lisa Nandy over the transparency and effectiveness of […]

Kambi lauds Google deal as ‘strong endorsement’ of esports expertise

Kambi is extending its reach beyond the sports betting space via a partnership with Google, with the aim of enhancing the tech giant’s esports content. The partnership sees Kambi provide Google with a series of esports data packages, including scheduling, fixtures, competitive stats, player and team data, and scoring information. Titles covered include popular games […]

Curaçao gambling authority’s integrity questioned following Novatech’s Dutch dispute

A national media outlet in Curaçao has begun to question the country’s gambling regulations following the Netherlandse Loterij’s legal pursuit of Novatech-owned Qbet. It comes as the Nederlandse Loterij labelled the operator, based and licensed in Curaçao, as “the largest illegal gambling site” in the Netherlands. It also follows a plethora of fines handed out […]

Chart-Topping DJ Oliver Heldens to Headline INFINITY Florida 2026

Globally renowned DJ Oliver Heldens will headline INFINITY Florida as it returns for its highly anticipated second instalment, bringing SBC Summit Americas to an electrifying close. Taking place on Thursday, June 11, at DAER Nightclub and Dayclub in Miami, the official closing party promises an unforgettable night where attendees can connect, celebrate the week’s wins, […]

David Schollenberger named Chief Risk Officer at The Star Entertainment

The Star Entertainment Group is continuing to press on with its internal reshuffles after naming its new Chief Risk Officer. The announcement was shared by the person himself, David Schollenberger, on his personal LinkedIn page, which also shows an extensive career in handling important compliance procedures at a number of both public and private gambling […]

Colombia: Petro must use Congress for VAT on Gambling  

The Constitutional Court of Colombia has stood by its original decision to deny President Gustavo Petro and the Humana government the grounds to implement “emergency tax decrees” without authorisation by Congress.  The decision should see the Humana government abandon its 19% VAT charge on gambling transactions that has been in-place since March of 2021.  The […]

Singapore GRA to undergo major change as Chief Executive set to be replaced

Singapore’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) will undergo a key leadership transition in June this year, as current Chief Executive Teo Chun Ching steps down from his role.  Ching, also the Deputy Commissioner of Policy, will be succeeded by Tan Sin Heng Daniel, who currently serves as Commander of the Traffic Police within the Singapore Police […]

Australia MPs call for gambling ad loopholes to be closed

Crossbench MPs in Australia have warned that gambling advertisement rules around podcasters, social media platforms and influencers need to be tightened to prevent any potential exploitation of the regulations. Reported by The Guardian, a spokesperson for the Communications Minister, Anika Wells, has said that the government’s partial ban on gambling advertisements will include more “specific […]

LiveScore narrows losses to £27m ahead of 2026 tax hikes

LiveScore Group has cut its losses significantly and passed the £200m revenue mark for the year ended 31 March 2025.  Filing corporate accounts with Companies House, the directorship of LiveScore stands by the continued investment strategy to enhance product efficiencies and improve the margin quality of flagship brands.  The business, which operates the portfolio of […]

How Flows is shaping the next phase of AI in iGaming

AI is becoming a more meaningful part of how iGaming businesses build, operate and innovate. But its value comes from how it is applied in practice, whether that means improving internal efficiency, supporting product development or creating better user experiences. At Flows, that thinking is tied closely to a broader view of connected intelligence, where […]