Category Archives: Betting

Spain applies new ID checks to eliminate gambling tax fraud 

Spanish-licensed gambling operators have been notified of a new protocol to strengthen the verification of customer identity and ensure the checking of player  tax status. The measure has been introduced by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, the authority responsible for federal oversight of Spain’s gambling sector, with implementation to be led by the Directorate General […]

Why LatAm Gaming is booming: Trends and technology insights from Quixant

As evolving regulation reshapes Latin America’s gaming landscape, game manufacturers and operators are re-evaluating infrastructure, performance and localisation strategies across both land-based and online channels.  Andrés García, VP of Technology and Customer Integration, and Patricia Souto Rial, VP Business Development Spain/LatAm at Quixant, shared their perspectives on the region’s evolution.  Delving into the importance of […]

Italy: Azzurri collapse fuels instant demand to overturn betting ad ban

The Italian government has been urged to instantly repeal the 2018 Dignity Decree, as the political fallout intensifies due to the Azzurri’s failure to qualify for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup. Italy’s shock defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina sealing its absence from the 2026 tournament in the USA/Mexico/Canada has led to a predictable all-out […]

Australia advertising ban likely to have limited impact on gambling spend

A partial ban on gambling advertising across Australia is only expected to reduce the amount wagered annually by AU$62.7m (£32.8m), according to a new report published by the Office of Impact Analysis (OIA).  Earlier this month, Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, declared that the Labor government would be taking “strong and decisive actions” to curb […]

Latvia merges gambling regulators to streamline oversight

Latvia has merged the functions of gambling taxation and regulation under one government body, streamlining the supervision of the domestic sector. The Inspectorate for Supervision of Gambling and Lotteries, which was responsible for licensing and regulatory compliance, is no more as a standalone entity.  Instead, it is being integrated into the State Revenue Service alongside […]

Genius market cap drops below valuation of Legend deal 

Following its M&A movements, Genius Sports sees itself at the centre of investor scrutiny in 2026. The past couple of weeks have been no different, with the market cap of the NYSE technology group now dropping below the amount it paid to acquire digital sports and gaming media network, Legend. In the last few months, […]

Ringier Sports Media reshuffles leadership to accelerate growth drive 

Ringier Sports Media Group (RSMG) has undertaken a transformation of its c-level leadership team, as its media-network transitions from its founding phase to the next stage of international expansion.  Established in 2023, RSMG is the sports and gaming media division of Ringier AG which operates Europe’s biggest network of dedicated sports news coverage. Changes will […]

OHID reveals first recipients of £25m gambling harm prevention grants

The OHID has published its first list of grants under the new statutory levy system, providing a clear contrast from the funding allocation of third parties previously led by GambleAware. The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) has revealed the full list of the gambling harm prevention organisations awarded funding from the new statutory […]