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PointsBet appears to be leaning towards the acquisition offer made by Australian betting challenger brand Betr over that made by Japanese digital entertainment group MIXI. Melbourne-headquartered PointsBet, which is active in Australia and Canada and formerly active in the US, states that Betr’s offer may lead to a ‘superior proposal’ …
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May 13, 2025
PointsBet leans towards Betr’s AU$360m takeover
PointsBet appears to be leaning towards the acquisition offer made by Australian betting challenger …
May 13, 2025
DCMS submits policy design for UK Casino entitlements
DCMS has published its draft proposals on the regulatory changes needed to enact and implement new r…
May 13, 2025
Maths and data behind esports: how odds are set with Abios’ Anton Janér and Peter Torsson
Unfold the fascinating story on how esports odds are set with Abios, the world’s leading esports dat…
May 12, 2025
CEO of Botswana gaming regulator highlights market’s responsibility
Speaking exclusively to SBC News, the CEO of Botswana’s Gambling Authority has outlined the market’s…
May 12, 2025
BetSymphony: providing the tools you need for an engaging sportsbook frontend
Sportsbooks face a multitude of challenges before launch, with a plethora of decisions needed to bui…
May 9, 2025
Labour told to revise Gambling Act reforms as Review remains unsettled affair
Parliament’s Health and Social Care Committee is calling for the Labour government to reassess the r…
May 9, 2025
SBC Leaders Magazine: Why Super Group said no to Brazil
Less can sometimes mean more when it comes to international expansion, Super Group CEO Neal Menashe …
May 9, 2025
Super Group keeping faith in efficiency-first approach as Q1 revenue climbs
Super Group, the parent company of the Betway sportsbook and Spin online casino, reported positive t…
May 8, 2025
Brazil: Player limits put spotlight on consumer rights of gambling
Two recent interventions by municipal courts over restrictions on player accounts underscore a signi…
May 8, 2025
Flutter has not dropped the ball on global markets despite US dominance
Flutter Entertainment’s Q1 trading report cemented the US as the primary focus market, and with good…
DCMS submits policy design for UK Casino entitlements
Maths and data behind esports: how odds are set with Abios’ Anton Janér and Peter Torsson
Sportradar begins 2025 with record quarterly revenue
KSA wags finger at Betca over unregulated mobile ad
AUSTRAC centralises Fintel Alliance to fight gambling scams
Taliban government bans chess over gambling concerns
Denmark views online casino uptick in March
Svenska Spel selects Narva to develop strong group communications
DCMS submits policy design for UK Casino entitlements
DCMS has published its draft proposals on the regulatory changes needed to enact and implement new rules and entitlements for UK casinos. The changes and recommendations are presented via two annexes (B and C), which are separate from the Gambling Review’s White Paper, “High Stakes: Gambling Reform for the Digital …
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UKGC draws on new lived experience to understand gambling’s interlocked harms
SkyCity struggling with 2025 targets while navigating AUS and NZ transitions
Lottomatica confident of blockbuster 2025 as Q1 beats all expectations
UKGC says ‘there must be no going backwards’ with player safety on gaming machines
PointsBet leans towards Betr’s AU$360m takeover
PointsBet appears to be leaning towards the acquisition offer made by Australian betting challenger brand Betr over that made by Japanese digital entertainment group MIXI. Melbourne-headquartered PointsBet, which is active in Australia and Canada and formerly active in the US, states that Betr’s offer may lead to a ‘superior proposal’ …
Read More »Maths and data behind esports: how odds are set with Abios’ Anton Janér and Peter Torsson
Sportradar begins 2025 with record quarterly revenue
AUSTRAC centralises Fintel Alliance to fight gambling scams
Taliban government bans chess over gambling concerns
Raketech’s 2024 woes continue into Q1 as revenue drops nearly 50%
Raketech has faced a difficult opening three months to 2025, a trading period which saw revenue fall substantially year-over-year. The betting and gaming affiliate media group informed its Nasdaq investors that Q1 revenue had fallen 48.6% from €19m in Q1 2024 to €9.8m in Q1 this year. However, leadership remains …
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Dutch offshore plague continues despite Google oversight
XLMedia offers £11m tender for shareholders to close business
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Already Media builds on player trust with M&A of Live Casino Comparer
KSA wags finger at Betca over unregulated mobile ad
Illegal online gambling ads are again being targeted in the Netherlands, with a new clamp down by the Dutch regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). This time around, the authority approached licensed iGaming provider Betca over an advertisement that appeared within a mobile game – potentially being viewed by minors. Therefore, the operator …
Read More »Denmark views online casino uptick in March
CEO of Botswana gaming regulator highlights market’s responsibility
Minister Tau of South Africa to appoint ads monitoring body
DGOJ issues €77m in Q1 fines to unlicensed operators
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KSA wags finger at Betca over unregulated mobile ad
Illegal online gambling ads are again being targeted in the Netherlands, with a new clamp down by the Dutch regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). This time around, the authority approached licensed iGaming provider Betca over an advertisement that appeared within a mobile game – potentially being viewed by minors. Therefore, the operator …
Read More » Minister Tau of South Africa to appoint ads monitoring body
Labour told to revise Gambling Act reforms as Review remains unsettled affair
Finland’s Paf makes early marketing move with Kimi Räikkönen deal
Raketech’s 2024 woes continue into Q1 as revenue drops nearly 50%
BetSymphony: providing the tools you need for an engaging sportsbook frontend
Sportsbooks face a multitude of challenges before launch, with a plethora of decisions needed to build out a functional and engaging platform for users. Many turn to platform providers, whether that be a white label, turnkey, or modular solution, to ensure that they can launch quickly and cost efficiently. One …
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TSB Bank and Bank of Ireland join gambling harm prevention push
Genius Sports reinforces Q1 confidence in long-term profitability
PRace debuts on mission to execute intelligence for gambling B2B marketing
Artificial intelligence vs. fraud: how AI is transforming anti-fraud in the iGaming industry
Mark Your Calendars: SBC Summit Americas Is Almost Here
The highly anticipated SBC Summit Americas is gearing up to host 10,000 industry professionals from across the Americas and beyond, offering a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges shaping the North and Latin American markets. As SBC’s premier Pan-American event, the summit will serve as a central hub for …
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SBC Awards Europe Reveals 2025 Finalists
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AUSTRAC centralises Fintel Alliance to fight gambling scams
Australia’s financial intelligence agency, AUSTRAC, has announced that it will expand its intelligence partnership, Fintel Alliance, after it has proved essential in fighting financial crime. Fintel recently launched a campaign on scambling – described as a practice where unlicensed online gambling platforms advertise on social media and trick people to …
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UKGC draws on new lived experience to understand gambling’s interlocked harms
GambleAware offers glimpse into NGSN success story
TSB Bank and Bank of Ireland join gambling harm prevention push