Category Archives: Betting

Ireland and UK moving in lockstep towards higher gambling rates

Regulatory developments in the Republic of Ireland are being followed closely as the bi-party coalition government of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are reported to be reviewing the framework of taxes applied to gambling activities. Ireland’s reform of its gambling industry has closely mirrored its neighbour. The duo are finding common ground in one more area …

STATSCORE and Kalshi strike three-year deal to enhance sports trading

STATSCORE has agreed a three-year partnership with US exchange and prediction platform Kalshi, in a move that will strengthen the latter’s live sports trading products. The collaboration brings together Kalshi’s financial contracts with STATSCORE’s data experience, covering football, basketball, tennis, ice hockey, baseball, Formula 1 and American football. George Fotev, VP of Sales at STATSCORE, …

Amelco: we’re not just entering Europe; we’re here to change the game

With a two-decade legacy powering the world’s biggest betting brands, Amelco is leveraging its success in the UK and North American markets to make an assertive move into Europe. In this latest interview, Brandon Walker, Head of Business Development at Amelco, discusses the strategic evolution of its end-to-end platform, its unique value proposition, and why …

DGOJ advances AI Gambling Risks Project on unclear timeline 

Spain’s DGOJ opens consultation on AI monitoring project with no guarantees on the timeline or testing of an ambitious gambling harms detection system.  DGOJ, the Directorate General of Gambling in Spain, has announced that it will include 60 specific behavioural and transactional variables in its AI-powered monitoring project, which aims to analyse gambling patterns and …

STATSCORE: challenger spirit, market-changing impact

In a world where sports data is ruled by scale and speed, Polish-born STATSCORE is rewriting the playbook. Rather than racing to outsize the competition, the company is focused on a different kind of growth – one rooted in culture, values, and lasting purpose, CEO Dariusz Łęczyński tells SBC Leaders magazine. STATSCORE’s rise over the …

Germany issues warning against event contract of Polymarket 

In Germany, a warning has been issued to gambling consumers that ‘social betting platforms’ are not permitted under the laws of the Fourth Interstate Gambling Market (GlüNeuRStv).  A stern warning was issued by Glücksspielbehörde (GGL), the Federal Authority of German Gambling, in response to what it described as an influx of national media reports about …

FDJ’s ParionsSport extends legacy with Olympique de Marseille

ParionsSport en Ligne, has renewed its partnership with Ligue-1 football club Olympique de Marseille.  Under Francaise des Jeux (FDJ), ParionsSport has been a partner of l’OM since 2018, and the renewal will bring this deal to a total of 10 years when it expires in 2028 – marking the football club’s longest-running commercial agreement. In …

Safeguarding Gambling Operators Against Identity Fraud & Regulatory Pressure

The gambling industry is facing mounting challenges, from tightening regulations to a surge in identity fraud. Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 14:00 BST, industry leaders will come together in an exclusive session, hosted by SBC Webinars in partnership with Shufti, to explore how operators can safeguard compliance while ensuring a seamless player experience. The …

KSA wants uniformity in Risk Assessments as KOA overhaul looms

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Gambling Authority of the Netherlands, has called for ‘greater uniformity’ in the risk assessment of games offered by licensed Dutch operators. The conclusion follows its latest investigation into how operators conduct risk analyses under the Remote Gambling Act (KOA), a regime currently under review by the Ministry of Justice. The report reveals …

Brazil joins Macolin Convention to boost cooperation on sports integrity

Brazil has become the first South American nation to take full membership of the Macolin Convention, bolstering collaborative efforts against match-fixing and sports corruption. The Macolin Convention, formally known as the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions, is the only legally binding international treaty designed to combat match-fixing. It facilitates cooperation …