Category Archives: Betting

Brazil: PT designs Health Observatory for gambling disorders 

The PT government of Brazil has stated that mental health will be central to its national gambling policy, with the launch of the “Health Observatory on Gambling Disorders” — a first for South America. The Observatory will be established to study, research, and advise on the prevention of gambling harms in parallel with Brazil’s new …

Supplier Supplement: fraudsters, storytelling and technology

Welcome to The Supplier Supplement by SBC Media, shining a light on some of the most interesting and thought provoking industry commentary from suppliers throughout the week. Each week, SBC Media’s Craig Davies, Charlie Horner and Fernando Noodt will walk through the quotes, highlight the stories that matter most and offer thoughts on how supplier …

Yolo Group sends Sportsbet.io to the Mosconi Cup as a title sponsor

Crypto sportsbook Sportsbet.io has been announced as the title sponsor of the upcoming 2025 Mosconi Cup tournament. Taking place between 3-6 December at the Alexandra Palace in London, the event pits Team Europe and Team USA against each other for singles and doubles pool matches over four days straight – with the first team winning …

BetComply tapped by Playbook Fusion to tackle new regulatory horizons

BetComply has been chosen by boutique games studio Playbook Fusion to support its global expansion. Thanks to the cooperation, the “Playbook Football” game has already been launched in the UK market under a UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) licence and an eCogra certificate, offering Ladbrokes and LiveScore Bet customers a real-money virtual football management betting experience. …

Bet365 finds World Cup excitement already high as draw day lands

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is still well over half a year away, but some key betting stakeholders like bet365 and Spotlight Sports Group (SSG) are already reporting extensive engagement with the tournament. With the draw taking place tonight, beating volume and the diversity of bet slips will only increase once punters know who exactly …

Sporting News and FPSM: seizing the ‘critical moment’ of 2026 World Cup

The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw is taking place at 5pm GMT today, and as football fans across the world wait with baited breath, relevant stakeholders in the betting and media spaces are busy putting together long-held plans and preparations. This includes The Sporting News, a popular online sports media outlet, and FairPlay Sports Media …

All systems go for BetMakers growth in 2026

BetMakers has inked a brand new, three-year deal with PENN Entertainment for the distribution of PENN-branded racing content. The new deal builds on an already successful partnership between both, with BetMakers complementing its offer with its Host Tote, Betline terminals and digital wagering services. Under the revised agreement, BetMakers will receive more favourable commercial terms, …

The Pools ups charity drive with £100,000 gift to Teenage Cancer Trust.

The Pools has formally launched its new charitable arm, The Pools Foundation, marking the occasion with a £100,000 inaugural donation to Teenage Cancer Trust. The Foundation has established the next charter of The Pools and its “century-long philanthropic heritage” in support of diverse charities across the UK. Its launch was celebrated in Liverpool city centre, where …

KSA funds €2m Early Detection of Gambling Harm Plan

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Gambling Authority of the Netherlands, has agreed to fund the establishment of an Early Detection of Gambling Harm Partnership (SVSG). Announced this morning as a principal project of the regulator, the KSA confirmed it will allocate €2m from the Addiction Prevention Fund to build a nationwide framework for earlier identification of gambling …