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 Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos (SRIJ), The Gambling Authority of Portugal has reported that online self-exclusion registrants reached 215,000 in the fourth quarter of 2023. The agency noted that while online gaming gross revenue improved year-over-year by over 16 per cent, land-based gaming revenue dropped by almost four per cent. Publishing data for Q4, the SRIJ declared a 16.4 per …

Brazil founded EstrelaBet serves as the Gold Sponsor of the inaugural SBC Summit Rio (5-to-7 March 2024), the biggest dedicated igaming show to be hosted in Brazil. Attending the Summit Rio,  Fellipe Fraga, Chief Business Officer (CBO) details how EstrelaBet will leverage localised knowledge and brand visibility to capitalise on opening proceedings of Brazil Bets market, emphasising EstrelaBet’s optimal understanding …

Regulatory compliance specialist BetComply has introduced a tool that combines self-assessment with auditing services for licence holders in the Netherlands.  The ‘ComplyCheck’ solution, powered by SG Certified, offers a set of questions that can be completed by operators with the relevant evidence before submitting it to the BetComply team for review.  BetComply then analyses the information with the help of …

With 2024 shifting into third gear, Kambi had a lot to discuss about its new technologies and market ambitions going forward.  Sarah Robertson, SVP of Sales at Kambi, met SBC Media’s very own Content Director Ted Menmuir at the recent ICE London event to talk about the sportsbook provider’s new motto “Together we are limitless” and some of the plans …

Content and sports betting data supplier PA Betting Services (PABS) recently announced plans to become the official supplier and managing partner of sports data and content provider Timeform’s B2B services. SBC Media spoke exclusively to PA Betting Services Director Eugene Delaney and Timeform Director Sebastian Butterworth about the rationale behind the deal. SBC: What was it about Timeform that made it an attractive …

888 Holdings has notified investors that it has begun a strategic review of its US B2C operations, considering all available options for its US joint-venture with the Authentic Brands Group. This morning, 888 notified that US partner Authentic Brands Group the apparel and entertainment fund that owns Sports Illustrated has “agreed to consensual license termination for US territories”. The decision allows …

The board of Catena Media Plc has confirmed the appointment of Manuel ‘Manu’ Stan as CEO of the Stockholm-listed affiliate media publisher. Investors were informed that “Manuel will lead Catena Media’s North American and global market operations from Las Vegas, where he is based. He will assume his position on July 1, 2024.” The appointment sees Stan succeed Michael Daly, …

Kansspelcommissie, the Gambling Authority of Belgium, has confirmed that it will apply new gambling protection measures from 1 September 2024, raising the minimum age for gambling to 21 years.  The decision follows January’s approval of new player protection amendments to be added to the Belgian Gambling Act of 1999.  The mandate was approved by the Chamber of Representatives, which endorsed …

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has informed that Rod Street has chosen to step down as CEO of Great British Racing Limited (GBR). Street will depart GBR at the end of April, concluding his 12-year tenure leading the promotional and marketing duties of British racing. GBR Limited is the sport’s marketing and promotional body and is a 50/50 joint commercial …

OKTO has announced that its strategic portfolio company U4C has been authorised to process payments in Brazil’s Paraiba Lottery. The move demonstrates the multinational payments provider’s preparation for the evolving regulatory framework in the local betting landscape, expanding its footprint in the Brazilian market as well as strengthening its position across diverse sectors. Signed into law just before New Year …