Brazilian Senator Angelo Coronel has been appointed as the Senate Economic Affairs Commission Rapporteur for Bill 3,626/2023, the federal legislation to regulate nation-wide betting and gaming.  Rapporteurs play an important role in the Brazilian legislative process, as they report on developments within Commission meetings regarding certain legislation and ultimately make clear any final proposed amendments these committees may have to …

Betfred has extended its flagship sponsorship arrangement with the Super League, the top-tier of English and European rugby league, for a further three years. The bookmaker first partnered with the Super League in 2017, and in the years since, the company has extended its association with the sport to cover men’s and women’s wheelchair rugby, the England national team and …

Sportradar has extended its reach in the Asian betting space via a long-term involvement with the Taiwan Sports Lottery (TSL) following a tender process. The Swiss-sportstech group is one of three firms to form the consortium that will manage the TSL from 2024 to 2033, serving as the betting technology provider after being awarded the third sports lottery licence along …

Football.com has leveraged its brand ambassador partnership with veteran football manager Jose Mourinho in a new TV commercial. The advert features the AS Roma head coach taking viewers through European football history, accompanied by violin music, specifically visiting the most notable moments throughout his career. One of football’s most decorated managers, Mourinho claimed league titles in four different countries – …

Another sitting MP has weighed in on the discussion around the Gambling Act review White Paper and its implementation, as Jo Gideon voiced her views on the ongoing consultations. The MP for Stoke Central – Stoke-on-Trent being a hub for the UK gaming as the home of bet365 – noted in an op-ed for the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) …

BETBY has advanced its corporate social responsibility via a charity fundraiser for Common Ground, a community centre located in Riga, Latvia. The sportsbook supplier held a charity auction for the organisation, with prizes including a speedboat trip with CCO Chris Nikolopoulos and a wine-tasting session with COO Eva Berkova. On a business note, the company also organised a series of …

Pubs and clubs in New South Wales (NSW) are overwhelmingly complying with new regulations around public advertising, according to the state regulator. State-wide reforms to betting regulation have imposed a range of new rules for the local industry from 1 September onwards, including a requirement for all alcohol-serving venues to remove external gambling signage.  A Liquor and Gaming New South …

An academic research project backed by £1.6m in funding has been launched as a ‘direct response’ to the government’s review of the 2005 Gambling Act. The project will be conducted by the University of Nottingham, University of Glasgow and London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, with financial backing from the Welcome Institute. Addressing and building on a common talking …

News Corp sold its shares in Australian sports betting start-up Betr, according to the Australian Financial Review, just four months after the operator’s launch. The international media conglomerate reportedly offloaded its shares as it continues to distance itself from the sportsbook despite being an initial early investor and a 47% stakeholder in the project, which is headed by Matt Tripp …

Nigeria’s National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) has sought to address ‘confusion’ in the country’s betting market caused by an apparent statement from the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA). The LSLGA update, published last week, contained a list of 43 operators which the state regulator alleges have been taking bets in Lagos State without a licence. The authority encouraged …