Category Archives: Betting

1account initiates consultation regarding multiple account holders

1account has initiated a consultation with leading gambling industry figures for views on how digital technology can assist gamblers with tracking their financial position across multiple accounts in real time. The firm has cited research from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), the average UK gambler has three betting accounts, whilst younger gamblers are likely to …

VBET inks Ukrainian Premier League title sponsorship

Online sportsbook operator VBET has penned a three-year deal for the title sponsorship of the Ukrainian Premier League (UPL). As part of the collaboration – which will focus on the development of the vision and the sport in the country ‘in general – the UPL will be referred to as the VBET League, with the …

Gamesys merger with Bally’s moves closer to completion

The acquisition of Gamesys Group by Bally’s Corporation is now closer to completion, after the board of the US betting and gaming conglomerate obtained the required votes for all shareholder approvals. Under the terms of the initial takeover agreement signed in April, the merger will see Bally’s, in cooperation with Premier Entertainment, acquire the entire issued …

Kindred secures remaining Relax shares to enhance igaming offering

Kindred Group is set to strengthen its igaming operations via a full takeover of Relax Gaming, acquiring the remaining 66.6% of the firm’s shares. Conducted at an implied value of €320 million for 100% of the shares on a cash and debit basis, the purchase will see Kindred pay an initial consideration of around €80 …

Altenar returns to Colombia with Colbet and Betsson Group partnership

Altenar has strengthened its position in the Colombian market after signing a new partnership with Colbet.co and Betsson Group. The agreement, which follows a revamp of Colbet.co, will see Altenar become the new sportsbook supplier for the betting operator. From 1 July, bettors will be able to access an updated version of the operator’s site, …

Trustly: Setting the benchmark for payments in online gaming

Vasilije Lekovic, Director of Gaming at Trustly, reflects on the ways in which Trustly’s Pay N Play®  is raising the bar for online gaming payments, highlighting his belief that the solution is helping to revolutionise the ways in which operators onboard and verify their users.  Founded in 2008, Trustly is a regulated financial institution that …

Agenda published for new SBC Digital Italia betting and gaming conference

The SBC Digital Italia conference and exhibition is set to see 60 of the most influential figures from the betting and gaming industry share valuable insights about the future of one of Europe’s largest regulated gambling markets.  From political pressure and the possible tightening of regulations, to the post-COVID reshaping of Italy’s retail sector and …

Pretty Technical’s Domino Data Vault becomes “Dutch ready” with GLI certification

Domino Data Vault, powered by Pretty Technical, has become the first Controledatabank (CDB) to pass Gaming Laboratories International regulatory testing standards for the Dutch market. The Dutch regulation licensing process requires certified platforms and compliant CDB before any applications are made to enter the regulated market. Julian Borg-Barthet, Director of Business Development for Pretty Technical, …

ROA appoints new board members to promote ‘skills-based’ approach

The Racehorse Owners Association (ROA) has confirmed the appointment of four new board members, one existing member, three by election and one by co-option. Pursuing a strategy of transitioning to leadership via a ‘skills-based board’ has been a key objective of the ROA, one of ‘a number of recommendations’ made by the current board as part …

SBC and Sports Media Holding launch new SBC Summit CIS Presented by Parimatch in Kyiv

International betting and gaming industry event organiser SBC has added a brand new in-person conference and exhibition for the CIS and Eastern European markets to its autumn 2021 calendar.  SBC Summit CIS, Presented by Parimatch, is a partnership between SBC and Sports Media Holding. The summit will take place at the Parkovy Kyiv International Convention …