Category Archives: Betting

Latvia will restructure its gambling oversight and introduce sharp tax increases across the sector as part of the 2026 state budget, in measures designed to boost revenues and streamline regulation. Finance Minister Arvils Ašeradens confirmed this afternoon that the Izložu un azartspēļu uzraudzības inspekcija (IAUI), the Lottery and Gambling Supervision Inspectorate, will be integrated into …

The SpreadEx purchase of spread betting rival Sporting Index has been deemed a threat to the integrity of the free UK market. This was clearly outlined in the final report of the UK’s Competition and Market Authority (CMA), after almost a year of investigations by the watchdog into the case. SpreadEx first announced that it …

A constant battle for supremacy encompasses the industry on a constant basis, centred around the necessity to cleverly and effectively utilise new technologies to remain an appealing prospect in the eyes of players. As preferences differ from country to country, and tastes and expectations continue to alter at speed, artificial intelligence represents that greatest prospect …

Brazil is set to implement sweeping digital reforms to enforce new online protections and safeguard children’s rights in online environments. On Friday 19 September, President Luiz Inácio ‘Lula’ da Silva signed off on the federal approval of the “Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente Digital” (ECA Digital) – the new Statute for Children and Adolescents …

EveryMatrix, Kaizen Gaming, Optimove, and Sportradar were among the standout winners at last night’s SBC Awards 2025 ceremony, which took place at the MEO Arena in Lisbon. Held on Thursday, 18 September, the final day of SBC Summit, the event marked the 12th edition of the awards, dedicated to celebrating the remarkable achievements of industry …

Berlin-based data and technology company GRID has taken over the intellectual property of Bayes Esports following the firm’s liquidation proceedings. The acquisition is set to strengthen GRID’s betting arm, GRID Bet, and deepen its role in the fast-growing esports sector. Bayes technology integrated into GRID platform The agreement transfers nearly a decade of Bayes’ work …

Intralot SA has finalised commitments for €660m in new debt facilities to fund its acquisition of Bally’s International Interactive and restructure parts of its existing balance sheet. The Athens-listed group confirmed that the package consists of a €460m (£400m) six-year senior secured term loan from institutional lenders and a €200m four-year amortising term loan provided …

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is examining whether certain operator practices and policies may drive customers towards illegal, unregulated websites. The regulator has published a report, the first in a planned series diving into the extent of illegal gambling in the UK, coming at a time of extensive political and regulatory debate. This report is …