Category Archives: Betting

A new era of affiliate marketing

Alex Riddick, founder of Riddick’s Partners, leverages his vast experience in affiliate marketing to tackle some of the biggest challenges the sector faces and outlines how to achieve global success. Geopolitical trends throughout 2025 may support a growing thesis that the economy is going through a period of deglobalisation. There may be some truth in …

South Africa’s bookmakers making vast contribution to national economy

The growth of South Africa’s sports betting sector tells a positive economic narrative. However, stakeholders may turn to the government to improve oversight and civic responsibilities to protect the most vulnerable communities of the Rainbow Nation. Sports betting is driving a boom in South Africa’s gaming industry according to government figures, which are being mirrored …

Paf secures landmark sponsorship deal with Finnish Ski Association

Åland-based gaming company Paf has signed a major partnership agreement with the Finnish Ski Association, a deal described as one of the most significant sponsorships in the association’s history.  The collaboration runs until 2030 and will see Paf step in as the main partner once Finland’s new licensing framework takes effect – pending the company …

Yet another offshore ban hammers home Sweden’s casino channelisation challenge

Sweden’s gaming authority, the Spelinspektionen, has taken enforcement action against another offshore gaming company, indicative of the continuing adjustments the country is making years after re-regulating its market. Altacore NV, a Curaçao-based company which operates the wino.casino platform among other websites, has been banned from operating in Sweden – although the fact that the company …

Spain views social gaps as teenage gambling spirals

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs of Spain has raised the alarm at teenagers’ exposure to gambling, deemed “a worrying scenario for all Spanish authorities.” Concerns are raised following the publishing of the 2024 ESTUDES Survey, which provides insights on behavioural risks and addictions in secondary schools across Spain. According to the study, almost one in …

What sports bettors do between matches: exploring casino gameplay during downtime

When the whistle blows, the action doesn’t stop. Across global markets, sports bettors are increasingly shifting into casino play during match breaks and off-seasons, and CasinoRank’s latest insights confirm this shift is accelerating. For operators, this downtime is emerging as a significant opportunity to extend engagement, diversify revenue and build hybrid player bases with higher …

Spain views social gaps as teenage gambling kicks spiral

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs of Spain has raised the alarm at teenagers’ exposure to gambling, deemed “a worrying scenario for all Spanish authorities.” Concerns are raised following the publishing of the 2024 ESTUDES Survey, which provides insights on behavioural risks and addictions in secondary schools across Spain. According to the study, almost one in …

From insights to engagement: The evolution of BETBY’s Betting Tips

Danil Emelyanov, Head of AI Labs at BETBY, introduces the sportsbook provider’s new solution of live  Betting Tips ahead of SBC Summit 2025 next week. Emelyanov also notes the evolution of its betting tips product as a global offering.  In sports betting, information is power. But raw data alone rarely excites bettors, it needs to …

HKJC nets basketball as new wagering privilege

The government of Hong Kong has authorised basketball to become a new betting event permitted by the laws of the HK Gambling Ordinance. Yesterday the legislature took the vote on the measure proposed by policy advisors of the ‘special administrative region’ as a proposal of the 2025/2026 budget. Securing 77 votes in favour the proposal …