The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has welcomed the adoption of the sports betting law by the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies.  Having been approved by legislators and now awaiting signature from President Lula da Silva, the law introduces an effective regulatory and licensing system for operators in the country for both sports betting and online casinos. This also includes a …

VBET has formed a regional partnership with Argentina National Team through a deal with the Argentina Football Association (AFA). Extending across marketing and branding initiatives, the pair have outlined how the three-year alliance is poised to ‘redefine the sports and betting landscape’, as well as ‘usher in a new era of unparalleled engagement’. Aragats Asatryan, VBET CEO, said: “This partnership …

DAZN has announced that its app will officially go live on Sky UK’s platform in 2024.  Sitting alongside other streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video and Disney+, the streaming service has made it ‘even easier’ for UK and Ireland subscribers to access various sports content.  Shay Segev, DAZN Group CEO, commented: “This is excellent news for both DAZN and …

Svenska Spel has extended its long-term partnership with the Association of Women’s Elite Football in Sweden (EFD). The new agreement will see Svenska Spel, a state-owned operator of betting and casino gaming products, continue as the main sponsor of the Swedish football body.  The operator will also, again, award a European bonus to the teams that represent the country in …

Soft2Bet has announced the official launch of its newest brand, Quickcasino.se, in Sweden. Looking to ‘revolutionise’ the igaming industry, the new mobile-driven gaming portal is set to offer a comprehensive platform for businesses to deliver top-tier gaming services. Yoel Zuckerberg, Chief Product Officer of Soft2Bet, commented: “Quickcasino.se represents our commitment to innovation and excellence in the igaming sector.” In detail, …

MPs have urged that the Premier League and other sports governing bodies should commit to cutting the volume of gambling adverts in stadiums. The Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) Committee has published its report on the Gambling Act review White Paper, particularly urging the government to do more to minimise children’s exposure to gambling advertising.  MPs have called for the …

100 locations, 85% of operators on the EGR US Power Rankings are customers, and 10,000 LinkedIn followers – these are just some of the number highlights from the past 12 months highlighted by Justin Cosnett , Chief Product Officer at Continent 8 Technologies.  This has been a significant year for Continent 8 Technologies. It saw us celebrate our 25-year anniversary …

Allwyn has named Mark Hughes as its new Chief Security Officer to lead all areas of security for The National Lottery.  Sitting on Allwyn’s Executive Leadership Team, Hughes will assume his role at the multinational operator on 15 January, ahead ofAllwyn will taking over the operation of The National Lottery on 1 February. Andria Vidler, Allwyn’s UK CEO, commented: “Preserving …

William Hill has announced that it is sponsoring the first ever Boxing Day meeting at Aintree racecourse. Including the notable Grade 1 Formby Novices’ Hurdle (formerly the Tolworth Novices’ Hurdle), the bookmaker will sponsor six of the seven races on the card in total. Lee Phelps, Spokesperson for William Hill and Senior Sports Writer, said: “While many are winding down …

EveryMatrix has officially launched in Michigan through a partnership with Rush Street Interactive (RSI). The deal will see the online gaming company will integrate the games from EveryMatrix into BetRivers, an RSI-operated platform. Erik Nyman, EveryMatrix Americas President, commented: “We’re delighted to go live in Michigan, yet another significant iGaming state and in particular to go live with our valued …