Category Archives: Betting

The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has highlighted some of its biggest achievements under its historical first mandate. In the pursuit of a gambling regulatory system on par with modern European standards, the Irish government introduced GRAI at the end of last year, with the regulator beginning to take charge of the market in …

Children’s digital safety is gradually becoming a top concern for many European countries, with Romania being the latest to consider stringent controls. Similarly to France, where regulations to limit under-15s access to social media have been in place since July 2023, lawmakers in Romania are considering the roll out of mandatory age checks for children …

Estonia’s coalition keeps pledge to cut taxes on gambling income, viewed as a strategic lever for foreign investment amid rising levies across all EU states. Ministers view opportunities to rival Malta as tech hub for online gambling businesses. In Estonia, the Coalition government maintains its plans to lower taxes on gambling licences, viewed as an …

Flutter Entertainment’s Paddy Power has set up its first sportsbook in a casino, a new concept for the British gaming space following landmark regulatory changes. The omnichannel bookmaker has opened a sportsbook at the Hippodrome, one of the capital’s largest and grandest casino properties. The sportsbook contains a hospitality area and five-self service betting terminals. …

Anna Johnson, CEO of Svenska Spel, has presented 18 proposals aimed at creating “a better functioning Swedish gambling market, ensuring the protection of all consumers.” The proposals form part of a new report commissioned by the state-owned company – which manages the Swedish national lottery while also operating betting and gaming products – for all …

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has expressed delight from the recent EU vote in favour of a national standardisation for markers of harm. During a voting session hosted by the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN), a majority of national standardisation bodies agreed that such a measure is necessary to further protect the EU …

Digitain has strengthened its position in Romania by announcing a new partnership with Evoke brand 888 Romania. The operator will now be powered by Digitain’s sportsbook solution, which will enhance the player experience by providing a customisable platform tailored for local demands. Vardges Vardanyan, Founder of Digitain, commented: “We are proud to partner with 888 …

British horse racing has secured continued exposure on free-to-air TV via a renewal of its deal with ITV, coming at a significant time for the sport politically and financially. Racecourse Media Group (RMG), the media rightsholder for British horse racing, has signed a four-year deal with ITV, with coverage across the ITV1, ITV4 and STV …

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has shed more light on its latest black market report, acknowledging the challenges but remaining firm in its commitment to counteract illegal operators. Tim Livesley, UKGC Head of Data Innovation Hub, highlighted that the UKGC’s methods for data collection have been noticeably improved thanks to a more tightly-knitted collaboration between …

The company behind Betfred has been charged £240,000 by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) for operating slot games that failed to meet regulatory standards. According to the Commission,Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited hosted slot games which didn’t display customer’s net position, while some other games celebrated losses as wins. The Commission’s Remote Technical Standards (RTS) set out …