Following approval by the Legislative Assembly, Northern Ireland will align its rules on gambling machine staking and prizes with those of Great Britain. Yesterday, the NI Assembly approved a motion by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons to increase the maximum stake on fixed-odds betting terminals to £2 and limit prizes to £500. Lyons (DUP) defended the changes, stating that aligning with …
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Analysts at ICE2025 highlight early Brazil Bets challenges & opportunities
The ongoing transition of Brazil to a regulated market has started slowly, yet its potential is substantial as detailed by analysts at JMP Securities… Brazil’s transition from a grey to a regulated online gambling market is off to a slow start, according to new analysis from JMP Securities. Following meetings with operators during last week’s ICE2025 conference in Barcelona, JMP …
Read More »Gabsys offers customised sportsbook integration for Lynon SaaS
Gabsys has allowed its fully customisable sportsbook solution to be integrated with the SaaS platform of new iGaming technology incumbent, Lynon. The partnership sees Lynon, a supplier of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) engineered solutions for iGaming B2C and B2B businesses, expand its specialised offering via the integration of the Gabsys sportsbook. Moving forward, Lynon will be able to offer new and existing …
Read More »UKGC opens WP consultation on Gaming Machine standards and testing
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has launched the third consultation on proposals to make gambling in Britain safer and fairer, as recommended by the White Paper of the Gambling Act Review. The third consultation will run for a period of 16 weeks, from 29 January 2025 to 20 May 2025. The Commission seeks feedback on the technical standards and testing …
Read More »Betsson holds full intent to lead the Renaissance of Italian gambling
In 2025, Betsson will double down on its investment in Italy’s reorganised gambling sector. A journey that started with the launch of StarCasino has led to the debut of a new multi-product platform under the flagship of Betsson Italia. Stefano Tino, Managing Director of Betsson Italy, tells SBC that the upcoming changes in Italy’s reorganisation favour companies willing to disrupt …
Read More »Playtech seeks new chair as Mattingley fulfils B2B pure play
The Board of Playtech Plc has informed investors that Brian Mattingley has chosen to stand down as Chairman of the FTSE 250 gambling technology group. The confirmation of Mattingley’s forthcoming departure was announced alongside Playtech informing investors of agreed changes to its Board structure and duties. The former long-standing Chief Executive and Chairman of 888 Holdings, and a founding director …
Read More »KSA: No loopholes for Dutch gambling sponsorship ban from 1 July
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Gambling Authority of the Netherlands, has stated that it will not allow operators and sports clubs to circumvent rules regarding the forthcoming ban on gambling sponsorships. The message came from KSA Chairman Michel Groothuizen, who was interviewed by Dutch news channel NOS. From 1 July 2025, the KSA expects all Dutch sports clubs and operators to …
Read More »All-in Diversity Project changes Index research to account for all gambling organisations
The industry non-profit All-in Diversity Project (AiDP) has reshaped the ‘methodological evolution’ of its All-Index to provide a deeper report and analysis on the inclusivity of the global gambling workforce. Since 2018, AiDP has reported on the composition of the global gaming workforce and the development and challenges of diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) through the All-Index. For its forthcoming …
Read More »NSW bans gambling advertising on Transport network
Gambling advertising will no longer be permitted on the transport network of the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW). This morning, NSW Premier Chris Minns signed a ‘prohibition agreement’ to ban gambling advertising from being displayed on all state-owned transport assets. NSW will prohibit gambling advertising across its transport network, including trains, metro services, trams, and taxis. Additionally, the …
Read More »NICE recommends GPs to ask about gambling behaviours
New guidance on identifying problem gambling behaviours and symptoms has been provided to general practitioners (GPs) and other healthcare professionals in the UK by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). GPs have been provided with practical guidance to help identify, assess, and manage gambling-related harms affecting members of local communities. NICE serves as an independent organisation that …
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