Category Archives: Betting

Germany issues warning against event contract of Polymarket

In Germany, a warning has been issued to gambling consumers that ‘social betting platforms’ are not permitted under the laws of the Fourth Interstate Gambling Market (GlüNeuRStv). A stern warning was issued by Glücksspielbehörde (GGL), the Federal Authority of German Gambling, in response to what it described as an influx of national media reports about …

FDJ’s ParionsSport extends legacy with Olympique de Marseille

ParionsSport en Ligne, has renewed its partnership with Ligue-1 football club Olympique de Marseille. Under Francaise des Jeux (FDJ), ParionsSport has been a partner of l’OM since 2018, and the renewal will bring this deal to a total of 10 years when it expires in 2028 – marking the football club’s longest-running commercial agreement. In …

Safeguarding Gambling Operators Against Identity Fraud & Regulatory Pressure

The gambling industry is facing mounting challenges, from tightening regulations to a surge in identity fraud. Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 14:00 BST, industry leaders will come together in an exclusive session, hosted by SBC Webinars in partnership with Shufti, to explore how operators can safeguard compliance while ensuring a seamless player experience. The …

KSA wants uniformity in Risk Assessments as KOA overhaul looms

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Gambling Authority of the Netherlands, has called for ‘greater uniformity’ in the risk assessment of games offered by licensed Dutch operators. The conclusion follows its latest investigation into how operators conduct risk analyses under the Remote Gambling Act (KOA), a regime currently under review by the Ministry of Justice. The report reveals …

Brazil joins Macolin Convention to boost cooperation on sports integrity

Brazil has become the first South American nation to take full membership of the Macolin Convention, bolstering collaborative efforts against match-fixing and sports corruption. The Macolin Convention, formally known as the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions, is the only legally binding international treaty designed to combat match-fixing. It facilitates cooperation …

BHA launches Project Beacon to map racing’s future fans

British racing has been handed its most detailed picture yet of how fans and potential customers view the sport, with the BHA confirming that Project Beacon will shape the way racing is presented to both bettors and the wider public. The findings suggest casual audiences are looking for simpler products and clearer narratives, while long-standing …

African iGaming Alliance elects Peter Kesitilwe as first CEO

The African IGaming Alliance (AiA) has announced the appointment of Peter Emolemo Kesitilwe as inaugural Chief Executive of the trade and standards body, established with a commitment to advance ethical, sustainable, and inclusive growth of Africa’s online gambling sector. The former CEO of the Botswana Gambling Authority (BGA), Kesitilwe oversaw the regulatory development and licensing …

Greek authorities unearth potential gambling money laundering scandal

An investigation into alleged money laundering by high-ranking officials is about to set the gambling sector in Greece ablaze. Local news outlets report that the Hellenic AML Authority has uncovered a potential money laundering ring that involves around 200 individuals, some of which ministry officials and high-ranking civil servants. Whether knowingly or not, licensed gambling …

PartnerMatrix: giving operators a greater understanding of players

A lot can happen over the course of a decade. Just ten years ago Snapchat filters took the social media world by storm, Apple Watches made a long awaited debut, a Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars collaboration was inescapable and Star Wars exploded back onto the big screen. The year in question also brought about …

Structure or Flexibility: Why do both approaches make sense in iGaming?

Mykhailo Zborovsky, expert in strategic development of iGaming products, writes for SBC News exploring whether iGaming companies should take rigid or flexible approaches towards staff, technology and processes. Just two decades ago, large companies all looked the same: hundreds of employees meant multi-level hierarchies, strict regulations, and endless procedures. It seemed like there was simply …