Category Archives: Betting

SBC Summit 2025 has concluded on a high note, cementing its reputation as the greatest show in gaming with a record-breaking 30,000+ delegates from 150 countries in attendance. This year’s edition delivered a 20% year-on-year growth in participation, drawing together the world’s top operators, suppliers, affiliates, regulators, media, fintechs, and sports professionals. The summit also …

The Spanish gambling sector continues to grow at pace, and while this may be financial good news for operators it does come at a time of political scrutiny. Spain has some of the strictest gambling regulations in Europe, particularly around marketing, and while this has eased up in recent years the pressure remains on. According …

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against William Hill, ruling that a voucher promotion in its betting shops risked encouraging irresponsible gambling. The case centred on a voucher printed from a gaming machine on 3 April 2025. It told the recipient: “You’ve won a £5 cash match on any game!” and added: …

Yolo Group has undertaken a major shift for its business that will now focus entirely on operating in regulated markets. Tim Heath, Founder of Yolo Group and General Partner of the venture fund of Yolo Investments, explained via a post on Substack that the firm no longer sees grey market activity as sustainable. “In other words, …

BoyleSports has strengthened its long-term relationship with Spotlight Sports Group (SSG) after integrating its upgraded racecards, powered by Smart View technology. The operator was the first UK sportsbook to roll out the product earlier this year, just ahead of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival in March, when Smart View was applied across both retail and online.  …

The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has cautioned operators to be mindful of the strategies they use to influence consumer behaviour, as this can swing both ways. In a study commissioned by the authority, research firm Behavioural Insights provided an in-depth analysis of the behavioural influence tactics that Dutch iGaming platforms utilise. The two main …

SuperBet has paid a whopping €30m to Romanian customers, who were initially denied winnings due to a technical bug on a slot. As reported by Romanian media, last Saturday players took advantage of a glitch in Fire Blaze Red Wizard, a Playtech title, which was reported to generate guaranteed returns on every spin for several …

Glücksspiel (GGL), Germany’s Federal Gambling Authority, has warned the Bundesländer (federal states) to treat the threat of illegal online gambling as a serious public health risk. The warning comes ahead of the GGL’s annual Gambling Addiction Action Day (24 September), with the regulator urging state agencies to scrutinise offers and advertising that promote unlicensed providers. …

Virgin Bet has partnered with TNT Sports to sponsor its coverage of the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League in the UK and Ireland for the 2025/26 season. The agreement, which runs from September 2025 through May 2026, sees Virgin Bet branding appear across TNT Sports’ linear channels, digital platforms, and out-of-home advertising, including …

SBC Summit Tbilisi 2025 will open its doors to more than 2,000 industry executives, offering an agenda focused on multi-regional compliance, localised market strategies, and the latest breakthroughs across Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Hosted in collaboration with SMH Global, the summit is designed to give delegates direct access to regional leaders who have long …