Category Archives: Betting

Fresh experimental research led by Professor Patrick Sturgis has shed light on why gambling surveys see varying levels of participation and generate differing estimates of problem gambling.  The news arrives just weeks after the Gambling Commission (UKGC) pledged to strengthen confidence in the outputs of its new Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB) – a …

Parimatch is tapping into Manchester United’s extensive fanbase across Asia and MENA, a multi-year contract has revealed. The Premier League side has already amassed quite a large following around these parts of the world. Thousands fly in to experience Old Trafford, while millions more tune in from their homes to witness United’s fixtures live. As …

Hippos ATG Oy, a new venture made between Finnish horseracing group Hippos and Swedish betting company ATG, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of its first senior hires. Joonas Saha has taken up the role of Chief Commercial Officer, while Antti Koivula becomes Chief Compliance Officer. Both began their roles this week, which …

Germany’s regulator, Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has ushered into a new era of gambling market analysis. In a first for the local market, the gambling authority released quarterly data depicting the value of cross-state (within national borders) bets made on games of chance. The numbers were fed to the GGL by licensed operators, which …

BoyleSports has been named the official sponsor of TNT Sports’ Premier League coverage for the 2025/26 season as the firm marks another significant step in its £100m UK expansion plan announced in July. The sponsorship will see BoyleSports branding featured across all non-whistle-to-whistle coverage of the 52 live matches, as well as highlights packages and …

François Riahi, CEO of Betclic parent company Banijay Entertainment, has said the group would welcome increased competition in France if online casino were to be regulated. Asked if potential regulation of the vertical would add risk to Betclic’s dominance of online sports betting and gaming in its home market, Riahi said the operator was “very …

Lucia Gando tunes into SBC Noticias webinar diving into the shared concerns and commonalities Brazil and Peru have regarding their respective market transitions.  Both countries have pursued regulation of online gambling, but regulators and politicians in each jurisdiction have very different expectations of outcomes. A panel of local experts provides  insights into the regulatory challenges, …

From the pitch to the podcast studio, betting and gaming brands are getting creative with where they plant their flags. What used to be a straight contest for shirt space or stadium signage is now a more imaginative game, with operators picking partners that speak directly to the audiences they want. This week’s announcements span …