Category Archives: Betting

Italy is preparing to overhaul its defences against illegal gambling as the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) sets out plans for a national “cybersecurity shield” in the forthcoming Budget Law. The measure, revealed by industry outlet Agipronews, will require any business offering public internet access to install anti-illegality software on devices ranging from PCs …

Esports betting operator Thunderpick has teamed up with supplier Oddin.gg to debut BetPeek, a new feature that gives viewers far more control over how they watch competitive gaming. The tool, which is available exclusively on Thunderpick.io, moves away from the fixed broadcast style that dominates most esports streams. Instead, BetPeek lets users pick and choose …

The National Congress of Peru has taken the “decisive step” to determine match-fixing as a crime under the Penal Code.  Congress has authorised new articles prepared by the Justice Commission to help national authorities and the Judiciary fight against sports corruption, fraud, and the manipulation of sports events.  Peru’s Penal Code will now feature a …

Stefan Bomhard, the outgoing CEO of Lambert & Butler and Woodbines cigarette manufacturer Imperial Brands, has joined Flutter Entertainment as a Non-Executive Director. Flutter’s new joiner will start his role on 1 October, the day he is succeeded as CEO of Imperial Brands by the firm’s current Chief Financial Officer, Lukas Paravicini, though Bomhard will …

Svenska Spel, Sweden’s state-owned gambling group, has confirmed the appointment of Robert Nygren as commercial lead of its online casino and sportsbook units. An expert in Swedish media and advertising, Nygren joins the senior management team of Svenska Spel Sport & Casino. In his remit, he will oversee the commercial development of Stryktipset, Svenska Spel’s heritage …

Alex Riddick, founder of Riddick’s Partners, leverages his vast experience in affiliate marketing to tackle some of the biggest challenges the sector faces and outlines how to achieve global success. Geopolitical trends throughout 2025 may support a growing thesis that the economy is going through a period of deglobalisation. There may be some truth in …

Åland-based gaming company Paf has signed a major partnership agreement with the Finnish Ski Association, a deal described as one of the most significant sponsorships in the association’s history.  The collaboration runs until 2030 and will see Paf step in as the main partner once Finland’s new licensing framework takes effect – pending the company …

Sweden’s gaming authority, the Spelinspektionen, has taken enforcement action against another offshore gaming company, indicative of the continuing adjustments the country is making years after re-regulating its market. Altacore NV, a Curaçao-based company which operates the wino.casino platform among other websites, has been banned from operating in Sweden – although the fact that the company …