Two weeks after being hit with the largest regulatory penalty in UK betting history, Entain is now back under the legal spotlight, as reported by The Times. The paper reports that a high-staking bettor named Simon Rose placed wagers with Ladbrokes in the UK and UAE between 2015 and May 2016, and is now lodging a High Court claim against …

Mark Balch has become the latest member to join Oddin.gg’s senior management team, after he was named as the esports betting solutions supplier’s new Strategic Director. The new hire has 20 years of experience in the betting industry, seven of which have involved the management of esports wagering services and negotiating data partnerships. His past roles have included Head of …

The Swedish Gambling Inspectorate, Spelinspektionen, has charged horse racing betting provider AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) SEK 2m (€187,000) due to a failure with its self-exclusion function. Licensed to provide commercial betting and gaming services under the provisions of licence covering 2019 to 2023, ATG is one of the most well-established operators in Sweden, having held a monopoly on the …

GamCare has initiated a search for a new trustee to expand its reach ahead of major regulatory changes and amidst a deluge of financial penalties against UK gambling firms. The gambling harm prevention and support charity which operates the National Gambling Helpline is searching for a new trustee to join its board, specifically seeking a candidate with lived experience. Additional …

Minimum race values for 2023 UK fixtures have been increased across both jump and flat racing, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has revealed.  Releasing its fixture list, the BHA, Racecourse Association (RHA) and Thoroughbred Group have boosted the race values for upper and mid-tier fixtures starting from 1 January 2023, with the largest being for group one flat races involving …

Conall McSorley has moved up the ranks of SIS (Sports Information Services), taking on the responsibilities of Head of International Horse Racing.  Having joined the live betting services supplier earlier this year, McSorley has been working for SIS in the capacity of Commercial Manager for the UK and Europe. In his new position, McSorley will focus on driving growth for …

FSB has moved to strengthen its position in South America, opening a technology hub in Colombia to support its operations in the wider region as well as further afield.  Consisting of over 30 employees and based in the city of Medellin, the tech team will play a role in maintaining and expanding the B2B sportsbook supplier’s technical operations in both …

Alleged ‘advertising infractions’ have landed Unibet a financial penalty of $48,000, charged by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The sportsbook brand, a division of Stockholm-listed gambling group Kindred, has been active in the Ontario betting and gaming space since April, having secured entry shortly after market launch. Like many European and US-based firms, Unibet has targeted an …

Paula Cara Farcas will assume the position as Colossus Bets’ CEO, filling the role upon the upcoming departure of David O’Reilly. Taking over from the outgoing O’Reilly, Farcas will vacate her position as CTO, with Alberto Zuin subsequently filling this vacancy from his current position of CIO and CISO. Meanwhile, Laurence Jones, the company’s Head of Product, will be promoted …

As the ink dries on a number of partnership contracts, BetMakers’ CEO Todd Buckingham is confident in the company’s financial future as FY22 revenue rose by 371% from the previous year. As detailed in its FY22 financial report, the Australian sportsbook technology and software provider revealed that revenue (June 2021-June 2022) stood at AUS$91.6m (2021: AUS$19m). Adjusted EBITDA was positive …