Category Archives: Betting

SBC Summit Rio 2026 marked another growth milestone for the event, bringing together the betting and gaming industry at a pivotal moment for Brazil’s market as stakeholders reflected on the first year of operations under the country’s newly implemented regulatory framework. The third edition of the event, held on 3–5 March 2026 at Riocentro, welcomed […]

Sportsbook solutions firm BETBY has expanded its esports platform once again with the addition of three new e-sim titles, covering hockey, MMA and teqball. The firm is doubling down on its ambitions to deliver ‘first-of-its-kind’ solutions to the betting industry, with a primary focus around esports simulations. By adding three new products to its esports […]

For the second time this week, Novatech has come under fire – this time, it’s the Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, which has hit out at the operator.  Spelinspektionen initiated its case against Novatech for providing unlicensed games to players, with the regulator ruling that the operator would be immediately banned from operating in Sweden. It […]

The third survey on German gambling prevalence calls for tougher monitoring of gambling environments as the Interstate regime provides stable data, but academics refuse to question unfixed liabilities.  German authorities and the Bundesländer (states) have been urged to strengthen the “Verhältnisprävention” (structural prevention) framework embedded within the Fourth Interstate Treaty on Gambling (GlüStV 2021). The […]

Swedish gambling firm Betsson has revealed it will acquire Rhino Entertainment‘s B2C department to consolidate its presence in North America. Licensed in Canada, Rhino’s B2C portfolio includes a number of assets, licenses, staff and operational activities spread across Ontario and the rest of Canada.. There is also the prospect for Besson to expand into additional […]

The Hellenic National Committee on Bioethics and Technoethics has urged the Greek government to introduce stronger safeguards against underage gambling exposure. Gambling activity among minors has been on the rise in Greece. The advisory body has warned that the rapid expansion of online betting and iGaming platforms is increasing risks for adolescents. In a new report, […]

Last year saw the historically close relationship between horse racing and betting was pushed to its limits during a fiery debate around taxation – but can this relationship recover? The way in which people from across our industry answer that question is still a mixed bag.  Flutter Entertainment, for example, is working closely with the […]

Bally’s Corporation and Intralot have launched a new brand for their North American lottery technology operations, unveiling Bally’s Intralot in the US and Bally’s Intralot CA in Canada. The rebrand follows Intralot’s acquisition of Bally’s Interactive assets in July 2025, while Bally’s also became an Intralot stakeholder – effectively merging the two. Leadership, employees and […]

Former Chelsea and Real Madrid star Eden Hazard has signed a partnership with betting operator Stake as a global brand ambassador. The partnership comes as the sportsbook and online casino prepares marketing campaigns around the 2026 FIFA World Cup across North America this summer. Hazard, who retired from professional football in 2023, enjoyed a decorated […]