How RocketPlay’s new VIP Club boosts retention and engagement

The gaming world is shifting. Today’s players don’t just chase bonuses — they expect loyalty programs that feel fair, transparent, and worth committing to. And for operators, that means finding smarter ways to keep players engaged for the long run. To meet these needs, RocketPlay has redesigned its VIP Club with a focus on transparency, […]

Paddy Power makes big call as UK&I retail betting on the ropes

Flutter Entertainment has confirmed that nearly one in 10 of its Paddy Power shops will close, coming shortly after two of its main high street rivals hinted at doing the same. The gambling operator, which is the largest in the world by market cap, confirmed to SBC that 57 Paddy Power shops across the UK …

Motorsport-focused TopBet rolls out in Romania

Soft2Bet has strengthened its foothold in the Romanian market by launching its new sportsbook TopBet.ro. The sportsbook focuses on motorsport and football culture, combining both competitive odds and an optimised player experience that is tailored to the interests of local sports fans. What stands behind the motorsport focus is Romania’s proximity to major European circuits, …

Soft2Bet: how companies monitor and prevent betting abuse

Ohad Straschnov, Vice President of Compliance at Soft2Bet, writes for SBC News to provide an insiders track into the battle against betting abuse. At Soft2Bet, betting fraud and bonus abuse are treated as persistent and evolving risks for operators and players in the iGaming industry. Given the various forms these issues can take, from irregular …

GRAI Publishes 2025-2027 Strategy Statement

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Reading Time: 2 minutes The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has published its Statement of Strategy for 2025 to 2027, setting out its strategic priorities over the next three years as it establishes a robust regulatory and licensing regime for the gambling sector and delivers on its public protection mandate. Established on a statutory […]

CAP and BCAP Update Guidance on Protecting Under-18s in Gambling and Lotteries Advertising

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Reading Time: 2 minutes The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) have updated their guidance on protecting under-18s in gambling and lotteries advertising. In 2022, following public consultation, CAP and BCAP introduced a stricter standard, replacing the previous test of “particular” appeal (content likely to appeal more to […]