Europe

The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) has published its evaluation report on the ‘Credit Card Ban for Gambling in Great Britain’. In April 2020, Great Britain became the first nation to implement an outright ban on the use of credit cards for gambling transactions. The ban was implemented based on evidence that the use of credit cards was associated …

Former Wimbledon midfielder Vinnie Jones has become the latest football star to join the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) CPR campaign co-led with Sky Bet.  The ‘Restarting 11’, as BHF describes them – part of the Every Minute Matters campaign – are a team of people influential in society that raise CPR awareness among their fans.  Jones himself has a long-standing …

Queen Casino has been named an official partner of Borussia Mönchengladbach as the club aims to expand its presence in the Asian market. Queen Casino – a betting brand under Lowkey Lt – will receive exclusive rights that include prominent branding opportunities and visibility during Mönchengladbach’s home matches in the Bundesliga, promoted in key target markets.  Samuel Deri Divina, Director …

Betsson has announced a new global betting sponsorship with Premier Padel. As part of this multi-year agreement with the official professional padel tour, the operator aims to be a dedicated sponsor in offering a wide range of padel odds and also ‘enriching the overall experience’. Ronni Hartvig, Chief Commercial Officer of Betsson Group, said: “We are probably the most dedicated …

Kaizen Gaming Deputy CEO, Aris Dimarakis, has welcomed Betano’s latest venture with UEFA football as a “testament” to the brand’s strive for success. Already managing to become the first betting partner of UEFA EURO 2024, Betano will now also sponsor the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Conference League for three years, starting from 2024/25 up until the 2026/27 season.  …

The SBC Summit in Lisbon is set to elevate media engagement with the introduction of a dedicated Media Headquarters, designed to serve as a central hub where representatives from operators, suppliers, and affiliates can connect directly with journalists from top industry publications.  Scheduled for 24-26 September, the event will welcome 25,000 global attendees. SBC has launched the initiative to add …

The government of Northern Ireland has published its 2023 report on the state of its gambling sector.  Compiled by the Department for Communities (DfC) for the second year in a row, the paper compares current and previous gambling licensing and industry data in order to organise a strategic approach to the development of gambling policy and legislation in the country.  …

GambleAware has named Nicola Jaques as the new Chair of the group’s Lived Experience Council (LEC). The gambling harm charity emphasised that the LEC plays an ‘integral part’ in informing, developing and monitoring its plans. It includes a variety of people whose lives have been impacted by gambling harm, including affected others.  Jaques commented: “It’s a privilege to have the …

Intralot SA has announced the extension of two key European contracts for the Athens-listed gambling and lottery technology group. In the Netherlands, the Intralot Benelux subsidiary has secured a three-year extension as the principal retail wagering systems supplier for TOTO NL, the flagship sportsbook brand of Nederlandse Loterij BV. This three-year contract renewal will enable Intralot to continue providing TOTO …

Softswiss has launched its new retail betting solution which was developed with Turfsport.   The news follows Softswiss’s acquisition of the South African software provider at the start of this year – taking a majority stake in the company. As part of the development of its new retail betting solution, Softswiss has sought to utilise the platform’s functionality and ‘technological expertise’. …