Category Archives: Betting

ACMA celebrates quick one-two blows against illegal gambling

Illegal gambling is back in the headlines in Australia, with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) keeping itself busy over the last few days. For starters, the regulator’s administration had to stamp and send a formal warning to Jamie Mullarkey, a mixed martial arts fighter. On top of getting paid to risk it all […]

SBC Summit gives delegates direct access to regulators through new regulatory gaming meetups

SBC Summit has launched the Regulatory Gaming Meetups, a new networking initiative that will connect delegates with regulators, market experts, and industry leaders from more than 20 gaming jurisdictions during its 2026 event in Lisbon. Taking place each day at the Regulatory Gaming Meetup Lounge (F4-17) from 29 September to 1 October, the meetups will […]

England’s win against Mexico amplifies hype ahead of Norway quarter final clash

I think just about everyone has come down from cloud nine after England’s historic 3-2 win at Estadio Azteca on Monday … kind of. We’re still pretty hyped up here in the Manchester SBC News offices. Five goals, two penalties, a red card, an hour kick off delay and 18 minutes of stoppage time played […]

T5C breaks from Checkd to power-up tech delivery for sports betting

T5C has established itself as a standalone sports betting technology brand, with the aim to become the best and most trusted delivery partner for all types of operators and projects. Launched in July 2026, it marks the next evolution of the technology studio, which was initially established as the technology development unit of Checkd Group, […]

UK horseracing keeps confusing FRAs for affordability checks

Responses from the gambling sector have poured in after yesterday’s UK Gambling Commission announcement that Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs) are still on track to be implemented. And while criticism has expectedly mounted, a glaring issue kept rearing its head – some stakeholders have apparently missed the brief that the Commission has moved on from affordability […]

KSA Chairman: Dutch gambling needs a better financial guardianship

Michel Groothuizen, Chairman of Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), believes that reforms to Dutch gambling laws must provide a better financial guardianship of the consumer and vulnerable players. Throughout 2026, the Kamer will continue to review proposals that seek to reorganise the Dutch online gambling market, which is currently regulated under the framework of the 2021 Remote Gambling […]

Why casino-first operators are adding sportsbooks, and what they need to get right

As operators look beyond casino-only offerings to stay competitive, adding a sportsbook has become an increasingly strategic decision, but success depends on far more than simply launching a new product. iGaming.com CEO Prof. Dr. Andreas Ditsche explores the opportunities, challenges and considerations behind building a successful casino-sportsbook ecosystem. As the iGaming industry continues to grow, […]

Tech Race: The Engineering Summit iGaming Has Been Missing

The iGaming calendar is packed. Every month brings another conference focused on regulation, market expansion, partnerships, or business development. Yet, for the people building the technology behind the industry, those events often leave one question unanswered: What can I actually take back to my team? That question became the starting point for Tech Race Summit, […]

South African trade body wants less talk and more action against growing black market

As concerns about the prominence of illegal gambling continue to grow in South Africa, the biggest bookmaker trade body in the country has called for more action and less talks about taking action. Data from the National Gambling Board (NGB), the authority overseeing licensed gambling in South Africa, puts the total amount of money generated […]

Gambling Commission settles plans to proceed with FRAs programme

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced that it is ready to implement a “streamlined approach to identifying high-risk customers” via the application of Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs). This morning, the Commission hosted separate briefings confirming to UK gambling operators and the media that it was ready to apply a “staged approach” to the introduction […]