Category Archives: Betting

UK regulator says National Lottery “clear out in front” of competition

Andrew Rhodes, CEO of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguard the National Lottery. Deeming it the “jewel in the crown of this country”, Rhodes reminded that the National Lottery has an ongoing obligation to serve players at the highest possible standard, and that the UKGC has full trust in …

Bojoko’s Severi Haverinen: Reaching casino players with PayPal

PayPal remains one of the most popular payment methods for UK casino players, valued for its ease of use and the confidence it gives when moving money online. But in today’s iGaming market, where players have plenty of choice, offering a popular payment method alone isn’t enough to make an online casino stand out. With …

Danish Tax Minister begins negotiations on Gambling Advertising overhaul

In Denmark, Tax Minister Rasmus Stoklund has begun negotiations with parties of the Folketinget (General Assembly) to implement new gambling laws.  Discussions are set to focus on measures to curb gambling advertising a debate that has long divided Denmark’s political spectrum. This debate has centred on the scale of potential restrictions, with several ministers backing …

Northern Ireland gov’t shines light complexity of gambling market

The latest Northern Ireland industry data has painted a somewhat convoluted picture, underscoring important trends but with wide confidence margins. Starting with a total pool of 1,987 respondents, 43% have indicated that they do not gamble. What’s left is a majority of 57% who have self-identified as gamblers, having engaged with the industry at least …

PrizePicks makes prediction markets push just after Allwyn buyout

Allwyn’s newly acquired US asset PrizePicks is entering the rapidly emerging predictions markets space, one which presents some strong growth opportunities but also potential regulatory hurdles. PrizePicks announced that a subsidiary of its parent company has become registered as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) just a day after Allwyn purchased a 62.3% stake in the …

Spanish betting revenue grows amid political pushback on bonuses

The Spanish gambling sector continues to grow at pace, and while this may be financial good news for operators it does come at a time of political scrutiny. Spain has some of the strictest gambling regulations in Europe, particularly around marketing, and while this has eased up in recent years the pressure remains on. According …

SBC Summit 2025 scope and reach highlighted by key attendees

SBC Summit 2025 has concluded on a high note, cementing its reputation as the greatest show in gaming with a record-breaking 30,000+ delegates from 150 countries in attendance. This year’s edition delivered a 20% year-on-year growth in participation, drawing together the world’s top operators, suppliers, affiliates, regulators, media, fintechs, and sports professionals. The summit also …

ASA rules William Hill voucher encouraged irresponsible gambling

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against William Hill, ruling that a voucher promotion in its betting shops risked encouraging irresponsible gambling. The case centred on a voucher printed from a gaming machine on 3 April 2025. It told the recipient: “You’ve won a £5 cash match on any game!” and added: …

BoyleSports extends SSG partnership on back of Smart View gains

BoyleSports has strengthened its long-term relationship with Spotlight Sports Group (SSG) after integrating its upgraded racecards, powered by Smart View technology. The operator was the first UK sportsbook to roll out the product earlier this year, just ahead of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival in March, when Smart View was applied across both retail and online.  …