Category Archives: Betting

Romania is lacking experts to deal with higher-than-EU average rates of gambling among minors, politicians have cautioned. Comments were made by Daniel David, Minister of Education and Research, who based his concerns on the European ESPAD 2024 report, which showed that Romanian youth were among the most prolific users of tobacco, alcohol and gambling in …

Michel Groothuizen, Chairman of the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Gambling Authority of the Netherlands has declared that illegal gambling is now the principal threat to every regulated jurisdiction. Speaking at the IAGR 2025 Conference in Toronto, Groothuizen urged regulators to “take ownership” of illegal gambling threats and called for the creation of an Interpol-style international network …

Australian betting solutions firm Racing and Sports (RAS) has significantly expanded its international reach with the launch of a new Asia-facing division, focused on Hong Kong. Racing and Sports Asia (RASA) has been set up with the Hong Kong horse racing markets in mind, the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) being one of the biggest racing …

Betting markets provider WSF Odds has teamed up with Estonia-based iGaming provider Sisu Group to power the latter’s Epicbet sportsbook. From its headquarters in Tallinn, Sisu will upgrade Epicbet by integrating WSF Odds’ suite of player props, team/match props, and goalscorer markets. Through the collaboration, bettors will be able to enjoy in-play and pre-match experiences …

The BHA cites that the campaign has brought much-needed attention to the issues and funding challenges facing UK racing. However, on taxation, the matter is now out of its hands, with the final judgement resting with Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) states that it has done all it can to convince the …

With Betsson Group’s Q3 results now out and showing continued growth for the company over the year, Pontus Lindwall, CEO of Betsson AB, spoke with SBC News to go a bit deeper into the highlights. Conquest for Europe Starting off with group revenues, Western Europe once again proved to be a favourable market for the …

As Brazil establishes itself among the world’s leading regulated gaming markets, SBC Summit Rio 2026 will return with an agenda shaped by the country’s next phase of development. Taking place at Riocentro from 3–5 March, the summit’s third edition will bring together operators, suppliers, regulators, and affiliates to discuss how the industry can adapt to …

Overcoming complexity remains the single biggest challenge facing iGaming operators today, according to Anastasia Shamrylo, Chief People Officer at Fidel Partners. Speaking at the recent SBC Summit Lisbon, Shamrylo highlighted that many businesses in the iGaming and entertainment technology sectors struggle with fragmented solutions and disconnected service providers. “Too often, companies are forced to piece …

In Estonia, opposition is mounting at the Riigikogu against the budget proposals to lower taxes on gambling income by 2028, an economic mandate supported by the liberal coalition of the Reform Party and Eesti 200.  Earlier in June, the Reform Party and partner Eesti 200 announced they will be reviewing the country’s gambling framework as …