Category Archives: Betting

SBC Summit Tbilisi 2025 opens next week with Central Asia and Eastern Europe focus

With just one week to go, SBC Summit Tbilisi 2025 is gearing up for its most impactful edition yet, set to welcome 2,000 senior executives to the Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace on 15–16 October. Co-hosted with SMH Global, the summit will unite operators, affiliates, suppliers, and regulators for two days of strategic insights, networking, …

Government plans Irish pool betting tax increase for 2027

Irish pool betting duty is set to be raised by the government as it irons out remaining elements of the country’s new gambling regulations, but the move may meet some pushback from horse racing. Paschal Donohoe, Ireland’s Minister for Finance, announced the measure to the Dáil Éireann yesterday (7 October) while reading the 2026 budget, although the …

Yolo Group anchors large investment in the UAE

Yolo Group has announced that two of its subsidiaries have achieved B2B certification in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). As per company statement, the newly-regulated UAE market offers an amalgamation of iGaming transparency and innovation, closely aligning with Yolo Group’s ambitions.  The gaming technology firm added that at its core, the UAE’s regulatory framework – …

The Pools strikes dual appointments to accelerate marketing refresh

The Pools has announced two major strategic appointments to accelerate its marketing overhaul for a new generation of customers. First-up is the appointment of former Betfred executive Gemma Strath-Billington, an expert in the planning and delivery of high-engagement campaigns, as its new Head of Group Marketing. Strath-Billington has led marketing teams for both Betfred and …

IBIA unveils “Mission 2030’ as CEO praises regulations of Brazil & Ontario

Brazil, Ontario and various US states have set a high standard for others to follow in protecting sports integrity according to the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). The IBIA, an association of various operators and suppliers within the global betting industry with a focus on protecting sports integrity, has set out its strategic objectives for …

Romanian right-wing party seeks better gambling-tourism integration

Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), a political party, has proposed further development of the gambling-tourism integration in Romania. Signed by 37 of its right-wing MPs, the party argued that the current positioning of gambling establishments on national territory lacks “economic logic” and fails to correctly capitalise on the potential of its correlation with …

Oddin.gg Building a profitable esports betting product from the ground up

Marek Suchar, co-founder and Managing Director at Oddin.gg, outlines the exact nuances an operator must get right in order to have a successful esports betting offering. Suchar also outlines the spoils on offer for those operators who can successfully navigate this fast-growing vertical. You wouldn’t build a stadium without solid foundations, lighting and seating. Yet …

Brazil Bets tax increase to be modified to a retroactive tax model

SBC Noticias – Brasil’s Ana Maria Meneses reports that the Brazil Bets tax increase has changed course at the last minute, as the rapporteur seeks to apply retroactive taxes on pre-regulated operators. In a surprise move for all stakeholders, Brazil’s provisional measure outlining tax increases for the country’s ‘Bets’ betting and gaming market has been …

Brazil approves footvolley & altinha as pro-sports for Bets investment

The Senate of Brazil has officially recognised Futevôlei (footvolley) and Altinha (keepy up) as professional sports. The move is viewed to deepen sports opportunities and unlock public/private investment while paving the way for regulated betting markets around the two disciplines. The Senate’s Sports Committee (CEsp) approved Bills No. 423/2025 and 434/2025, authored by Senator Romário …