Category Archives: Betting

Is Latin America a leading light for global player protection strategies?

Latin America is big business for iGaming in the 2020s. New markets have emerged, demand for online sports betting and casino products is booming and regulation is being established in a region of dynamic populations.  As those markets grow, and more players are consumed in the iGaming ecosystem, it becomes increasingly important to position player […]

Allwyn ready to bring FY25 success story into 2026

Allwyn International has reported year-over-year revenue growth of 4%, signaling the implementation of a successful M&A strategy throughout 2025. Full-year trading saw total revenue go up to €9bn (£7.8bn) in comparison to the €8.7bn in 2024. Of that, GGR represented €8.6bn – up from the previous year comparisons of €8.3bn. Net revenue was also up […]

AFCON final puts betting operators between a rock and a hard place

The betting industry has been torn on how to settle bets after the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final result was overturned this week. Morocco, who were beaten in a controversial final by Senegal back in January, have now officially been declared as AFCON champions following a review by the Confederation of African Football […]

Gamblizard: is trust the ultimate product feature?

Jon Young, Content Editor at Gamblizard, explains why establishing a true and transparent sense of trustworthiness within the eyes of players is the pathway to unlocking long-term loyalty. High player churn can often result from a simple lack of clarity. If a player feels confused in the slightest during their first visit, they won’t stick […]

Gibraltar’s gambling overhaul clears first reading in parliament

Gibraltar’s 2025 Gambling Bill took its first legislative step forward today, moving the British Overseas Territory closer to a new era of licensing, regulation and standards for gambling businesses domiciled in the British Overseas Territory.   The legislation passed its first reading today and will now be moved to the second stage. If it subsequently passes […]

AI & remote working: SOFTSWISS & Pentasia identify factors influencing hiring practices

The growing influence of artificial intelligence is continuing to disrupt hiring processes, as employers look for new ways to automate workflows and streamline operations.  That’s according to a new report published by iGaming technology provider SOFTSWISS, in partnership with Pentasia.  The 2026 iGaming Talent Trends Report offers analysis of the current workforce landscape and hiring […]

Sweden’s black market battle slowly being won, says racing operator

Sweden continues to face a long-running battle against the black market, but according to AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) it is making progress. The company, which specialises in horse racing betting in Sweden, has reported an overall decline in Swedish illegal betting activity and an improvement in channelisation. ATG estimates that Sweden’s channelisation rate stood […]

GamCare warns of gambling debt crisis amid another push for reforms

More people than ever in the UK are seeking financial guidance following gambling losses, according to new data from GamCare and PayPlan. Debt provider PayPlan reported record demand in January 2026, with 21,000 contacts across the month – a 22% year-on-year increase – as specialists flagged a growing link between debt and gambling harm. Publication […]

Brazil: Senate pitched ‘Kill Bill’ on gambling incentives 

Senator Girao calls on reformists to back his bill to ban all incentives based on player behaviours. A new point of conflict emerges in the unsettled path of the Brazil Bets regime, reports SBC Noticias BR’s Editor, Leonardo Biazzi. The Senate of Brazil has been urged to consider a stringent “tightening of incentives and promotions […]

Turbulent times? evoke confirms FY25 results won’t come until late April

London-listed industry giant evoke is set to release its FY25 results on 29 April after a turbulent period which has involved headwinds from the UK Autumn Budget, a share price plunge and talks of a potential sale.  Investors in the business, which owns brands including William Hill, 888 and Mr Green, will have to wait […]