Category Archives: Betting

Casino games developer CreedRoomz has unveiled a new series of games to coincide with the World Cup, and is bringing on board one of football’s biggest names to help with the launch. The SoftConstruct-owned company has partnered with Brazilian football legend and 2002 World Cup winning player Ronaldinho as a brand ambassador for its football-themed […]

A major cross-state coordinated investigation into an illegal gambling ring has been launched by Brazilian authorities. Operation “Conto da Sorte”, sanctioned by the Federal Revenue Service (FRS), involves three Public Prosecutor Offices and the local police forces in the states of Pernambuco, São Paulo and Ceará. According to the FRS, authorities have so far executed […]

The incoming regulatory chief for the French betting industry will not shy away from further tightening of the screws on online bookmakers. Pascal Chevremont was nominated by the French Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, to take on the presidency of the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), the National Gambling Authority, earlier this month. The veteran civil […]

Gambling in Ireland has been green lit as a low risk industry for financial crime, with the exception of online bookmakers and members clubs. The government’s rating comes amid a regulatory shift in Ireland, with the newly created Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) asserting more control over the market. According to the latest national […]

Entain is reportedly mulling over a tough decision on the future of its Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) operations. According to Reuters, the Ladbrokes Coral owner is considering selling its stake in Entain CEE to EMMA Capital, its partner in the joint venture established in 2022. Such a move could have a huge impact on […]

Makerfield, a parliamentary constituency in northwest England, has become a focal point in British politics as Andy Burnham mounts a bid to take control of the government. Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, is hoping to return to parliament and subsequently challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership and the Prime Minister’s job in 10 Downing […]

Gibraltar’s Ministry of Justice, Trade and Industry has begun searching for a new Gambling Commissioner and Executive Director. The vacancy is based out of Europort, Gibraltar, and will involve the strategic overview and management of the country’s gambling regulations. Applicants are required to have a minimum of five years’ senior executive, regulatory, or strategic experience […]

SBC Summit Americas 2026 welcomed industry professionals from across North and Latin America last week, with discussions around prediction markets and a series of new networking initiatives earning strong praise from attendees. Held at the Broward County Convention Center from June 9-11, the event facilitated discussions between operators, affiliates, suppliers and regulators on the opportunities […]

Soft2Bet has unveiled MEGA Shoot, a football-themed gamification engine developed for the 2026 World Cup, with early results showing a 13.5% uplift in player retention. The game will be rolled out across selected Soft2Bet brands, including Betinia, Swiper, Campobet, ToonieBet and Elabet, in regulated markets such as Denmark, Greece, Mexico, New Jersey, Ontario, Romania and […]