Italy gambling surge prompts warning from Vatican

The Pope has publicly criticised the gambling sector in his address to the National Association of Italian Local Authorities. Mayors from all across Italy headed to the Vatican for their traditional meeting with Pope Leo XIV, where he held an audience to talk about what he believes is negatively impacting Italian society, including gambling. “Unfortunately, …

Charities, horses and greyhounds: leadership and lobbying in 2025

Some of our more keen readers tuning in during the festive period will have seen our breakdown of the biggest leadership appointments at the industry’s operators and suppliers this year, and we thank you for taking a break from the festivities to read. It’s important to remember though that operators and suppliers are far from …

STATSCORE ScoutsFeed: Why operators choose speed, accuracy, and control over data risk

The sports betting industry is constantly facing new challenges, so STATSCORE takes a deep dive into one of the most persistent yet underestimated ones that modern sportsbooks and sports media platforms face: latency, data accuracy, and the operational risk they create during live events. Drawing on industry dispute data, real-world trading pressures, and STATSCORE’s hands-on …