Category Archives: Betting

Save the Children backs Romania gambling overhaul to stop youth fallout

The Romanian chapter of international NGO Save the Children has called for urgent reforms to protect minors against gambling addiction and harms, urging Romanian authorities to copy underage protections applied across EU states.  A study put forward by the organisation claimed that 14% of surveyed children admitted to having gambled at one point, while 40% …

Finland expects rise in sports manipulation attempts after betting market launch

European gambling companies are becoming increasingly drawn to developments in Finland, with a regulated market launch expected in 2027 – but with two years left to go concerns are already being raised from other quarters. The Finnish government’s National Sports Council has published a report examining the sports integrity implications of a market launch. The …

Genius Sports: The future of basketball betting is BetVision

After the launch of BetVision for Basketball, Matt Stephenson, Global Partnerships Director at Genius Sports tells SBC why the sport is the ideal hub for in-play innovation, and what it takes to deliver a new standard of live betting UX. New age of in-play Competition among sportsbook operators has never been fiercer. Operators are turning …

Gamstop finds nearly one-tenth of self-excluded gamblers use black market

Around 8% of Gamstop users have bet with unlicensed operators, according to an independent evaluation conducted by the UK self-exclusion service provider. A challenge the charity has found itself having to address is the prevalence of black market websites and affiliate networks, with it having worked with the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) to report illegal …

Betby finds latest partner with Asia-facing Broadway Platform deal

Broadway Platform, a betting and gaming solutions provider, has partnered with fellow B2B firm Betby to strengthen its offering for Asian markets. Though the Asian gaming sectors have seen a few hurdles lately, many companies still see growth opportunities there, with market launches expected at some point in the future. While the Thai government has …

MelBet Partners & Affiliates signs UFC star Usman as new ambassador

MelBet Partners & Affiliates has confirmed a partnership with UFC legend Kamaru Usman, who has been named the brand’s new ambassador.  The agreement is intended to support the affiliate programme’s international growth and strengthen the company’s presence in strategic markets such as Africa. Usman’s career Kamarudeen “Kamaru” Usman, nicknamed The Nigerian Nightmare, is one of …

Political pressure continues to pile up on Brazil betting advertising

It hasn’t taken long for some Brazilian legislators to get tired of gambling advertising less than a year into the existence of the country’s new regulated gambling market, while operators continue to up marketing activity. Robério Negreiros, a Representative in the Legislative Chamber of the Federal District (CLDF) for the Social Democratic Party (PSD), has …

SBC Summit Tbilisi 2025 welcomes World Cup winner Alessandro Nesta

Legendary AC Milan defender and World Cup winner Alessandro Nesta will headline SBC Summit Tbilisi 2025, where he will explore the parallels between the world of sports, leadership, and building successful partnerships with industry operators. The summit, hosted in collaboration with SMH Global, will take place at the Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace on October …

Bet-at-Home nets marginal profits against Austrian tax waltz

Bet-at-Home AG states that it has maintained profitability, having navigated increased taxes applied to wagering activities in Austria earlier this year. The Frankfurt BORSE-listed betting group continues its fiscal adjustments under Austria’s new betting levy system, and has reaffirmed its 2025 financial targets. H1 accounts reported €25.3m in gross betting and gaming revenue, broadly unchanged …

Swedish industry welcomes gov’t plans to hit black market

Sweden’s betting industry has responded positively to government plans to expand the scope of the country’s Gambling Act to target illegal companies. The Ministry of Finance announced a memorandum earlier this week with the aim of removing the ‘directorial criterion’ from the Gambling Act. This criteria excludes online games not aimed at the Swedish market …