Category Archives: Betting

GR8 Tech levels up sportsbook amid World Cup craze

GR8 Tech has rolled out a major upgrade to its ULTIM8 Sportsbook ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The upgrade brings improvements across the entirety of GR8 Tech’s flagship sportsbook product, the first of which is an upgraded design for a more intuitive player experience. It separates Live from Pre-Match flows, incorporates dedicated Sport […]

Genius Sports recruits ‘engagement expert’ Tony Marlow as new CMO 

Genius Sports recruits ‘engagement expert’ Tony Marlow as new CMO  Genius Sports has confirmed the appointment of Tony Marlow as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), joining the executive leadership team of the NYSE-listed sports technology, media and data group. Marlow joins from LG Ad Solutions, where as CMO he played a central role in establishing the […]

Spain applies new ID checks to eliminate gambling tax fraud 

Spanish-licensed gambling operators have been notified of a new protocol to strengthen the verification of customer identity and ensure the checking of player  tax status. The measure has been introduced by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, the authority responsible for federal oversight of Spain’s gambling sector, with implementation to be led by the Directorate General […]

Why LatAm Gaming is booming: Trends and technology insights from Quixant

As evolving regulation reshapes Latin America’s gaming landscape, game manufacturers and operators are re-evaluating infrastructure, performance and localisation strategies across both land-based and online channels.  Andrés García, VP of Technology and Customer Integration, and Patricia Souto Rial, VP Business Development Spain/LatAm at Quixant, shared their perspectives on the region’s evolution.  Delving into the importance of […]

Italy: Azzurri collapse fuels instant demand to overturn betting ad ban

The Italian government has been urged to instantly repeal the 2018 Dignity Decree, as the political fallout intensifies due to the Azzurri’s failure to qualify for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup. Italy’s shock defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina sealing its absence from the 2026 tournament in the USA/Mexico/Canada has led to a predictable all-out […]

Australia advertising ban likely to have limited impact on gambling spend

A partial ban on gambling advertising across Australia is only expected to reduce the amount wagered annually by AU$62.7m (£32.8m), according to a new report published by the Office of Impact Analysis (OIA).  Earlier this month, Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, declared that the Labor government would be taking “strong and decisive actions” to curb […]

Latvia merges gambling regulators to streamline oversight

Latvia has merged the functions of gambling taxation and regulation under one government body, streamlining the supervision of the domestic sector. The Inspectorate for Supervision of Gambling and Lotteries, which was responsible for licensing and regulatory compliance, is no more as a standalone entity.  Instead, it is being integrated into the State Revenue Service alongside […]

Genius market cap drops below valuation of Legend deal 

Following its M&A movements, Genius Sports sees itself at the centre of investor scrutiny in 2026. The past couple of weeks have been no different, with the market cap of the NYSE technology group now dropping below the amount it paid to acquire digital sports and gaming media network, Legend. In the last few months, […]