Category Archives: Betting

Lula wants PT lieutenants in-line on Bets crackdown

In Brazil, senior figures within the PT government are aligning with the President’s push to significantly restrict online gambling, signalling a potential shift away from the current framework of the Bets Law (PL 2626/2023). Another  week of politicking has witnessed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva once again target online gambling licences, framing the sector […]

Retail jackpot offer launched by BetConstruct  AI

BetConstruct AI has unveiled the launch of its latest Retail Jackpot Engine product for sportsbooks. Designed to drive player engagement, the solution delivers an extra layer of experience for retail players, embedding a configurable jackpot directly at the heart of the sportsbook ecosystem. Brands have complete control over the product, working with a three-tier jackpot […]

Nederlandse Loterij seeks legal support against Novatech

National lottery provider and the biggest gambling operator in the Netherlands, Nederlandse Loterij, has issued a notice that it will seek its legal rights against operator Qbet and all connected entities behind it. Qbet, owned by Novatech together with 55Bet, another illegal entity targeting Dutch consumers, was labeled as “the largest illegal gambling site” in […]

UK Tote Group begins search for new COO as Dave Hammond departs

The UK Tote Group’s Chief Operating Officer, Dave Hammond, has left his role at the company after eight months in the position and three years at the business.  Hammond joined the business back in April 2023 as Chief Commercial Officer, before stepping up to COO in August last year. Prior to joining the UK Tote […]

SBC Summit Canada to Make Player Safety a Key Pillar of 2026 Agenda

SBC Summit Canada 2026 will feature a dedicated Player Protection Symposium, bringing together regulators, operators, and safer gambling experts to discuss how Canada’s industry can better protect players. The symposium will form part of the wider conference programme, taking place from 19 to 21 May 2026 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Across three stages, […]

Greek PM announces gambling is next port of call following social media ban

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has confirmed that online gaming and gambling will be the “next issue to look at” in a widening push to introduce age-related digital safeguards. The comments, which are not the first on the topic, follow the administration’s headline proposal to prohibit social media access for under-15s, backed by mandatory age […]

OHID commits £12m funding for local councils to reduce gambling harms  

The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) has disclosed the funding allocation it will distribute to local councils across England to support efforts to reduce gambling-related harms. Booked on 2026–2027 accounts, OHID plans to distribute £12m in dedicated funding to upper-tier local councils in England. Councils have also been informed that OHID has reserved […]

1xBet: a blueprint for Latin America market entry

Latin America has been a hotspot growth region for iGaming throughout the 2020s and the wider region has been boosted in the last 15 months with the opening of Brazil’s regulated sector.  So, naturally, it has become an attractive region for international operators to come to realise their global growth ambitions. Yet it is never […]

SBC Summit Malta to help affiliates unlock new growth in a changing landscape

As AI and shifting power dynamics continue to redefine modern affiliation, SBC Summit Malta will introduce a dedicated Affiliates Reinvented track, exploring how stakeholders can adapt and unlock new growth opportunities in an increasingly complex landscape. Taking place on Thursday, 30 April at the InterContinental Malta, the track will bring together leading affiliates, marketing specialists, […]

Betsson sounds Q1 alarm bells as pressure across core markets increases

Betsson AB has issued a preliminary warning on its Q1 2026 results, signalling margin performance pressures across its core markets. The Stockholm-listed operator expects group revenue to reach €285m (£248.2m), down 3% from €294m in Q1 2025, while EBIT is forecast to fall sharply to €34m, a 47% decline (Q1 2025: €64m), reflecting the impact […]