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Last week’s White Paper on UK gambling law reform contained numerous proposals for change, some of which were unexpected, others which were less surprising – such as the creation of an industry ombudsman. Establishment of a single body to handle customer complaints and redress was widely reported by several outlets, including the BBC, as a likely outcome of the review …

For the past two years, affordability checks have cast a long shadow over the UK gambling industry, with many stakeholders uneasy about the potential impact such measures could have. With the publication of the Gambling Act review White Paper last week came clarity on a number of issues, including affordability with the introduction of ‘finance risk checks’ for online gambling. …

Prop trading firm PlayMeTech has this week expanded into igaming with the acquisition of a stake in online sportsbook and casino operator Alphabook. Launched in 2022, Alphabook has established itself as one of the fastest-growing crypto-friendly platforms, offering more than 750 sports betting markets and thousands of casino games to players around the world. Commenting on the acquisition, Group CEO …

A feeling of optimism, calls for more work to be done and a sense of relief – the reaction to the Gambling Act review White Paper from the UK’s research, education and treatment (RET) community has been eclectic to say the least. Issuing statements to the regulatory proposals, three of the UK’s most prominent RET organisations outlined viewpoints on what …

The UK’s betting and gaming industry is processing and reacting to the outcomes of the Gambling Act review White Paper, having waited over two years for government judgement on the sector’s regulatory future. Issuing statements in the immediate aftermath of the publication, Entain and Flutter welcomed the White Paper as providing clarity for British betting to move forward. Meanwhile, in …

The Danish market presents a whole range of new opportunities for BetConstruct to expand its global footprint. And according to Gor Mnatsakanyan – the company’s Regional Director for Germany – this new licence gives BetConstruct the chance to become a leading force within the Danish gambling space. In an interview with SBC News, Mnatsakanyan walks us through the licensing process …

Interest in sports betting from national lottery operators has remained consistent in recent years, with such companies across Europe and further afield maintaining sportsbook offerings and in turn requiring extensive support from the sector. EveryMatrix has been at the forefront of this convergence between lotteries and sports betting, particularly in Europe, where it has provided its solutions to several World …

In the second installment of his two-part blog, Xtremepush Senior Account Executive Brandon Asgeirsson continues his assessment of the rapidly growing US igaming market.  Use data to understand who you’re talking to As an operator, your players are your most important asset. So, you need to take the time to fully understand them. That means knowing their preferences and behaviors, …

Following the news that Premier League has chosen to reduce the coverage of gambling sponsorships, the future of the links those betting brands have with top-flight teams remains unclear for now. Speaking to SBC News, Russell Yershon, Director of Connectingbrands.co.uk – a sports marketing services company – explained the impacts that the decision will have on the industry as we …