Sportsbook

Metric Gaming has launched its sportsbook in the UK for the first time, complete with a new racing-focused product, in partnership with BetZone. The brand makes its official UK debut, where horse racing remains a popular betting sport despite some hurdles in recent years, shortly after the roll-out of two sportsbooks in the Netherlands in mid-2024.  ‍Adam Joseph, Chief Operations …

The European Gambling and Amusement Federation (EUROMAT) has voiced its opposition to the Croatian government’s plans to change gambling legislation. The association, which represents European amusement and arcade operators, argues that Croatia failed to notify the European Commission (EC) about the planned changes. Announced late last month, the proposals include a new tax on winnings, restrictions on online advertising between …

The Hong Kong government is mulling whether to expand the number of sports available for betting in the city-region from two to three, a move which could change a long-standing policy. Gambling in Hong Kong has been limited to two sports, football and horse racing, in addition to lotteries, since a legislative act in 1977. All three activities are strictly …

Yesterday’s Select Committee hearings on gambling harms were side-tracked as ministers probed the UKGC for a response on gambling sponsorships in football The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is closely monitoring developments around sports betting sponsorships in Belgium and the Netherlands, the regulator informed MPs yesterday. Tim Miller, Director of Policy at the Commission, spoke to members of the Health and …

Nearly a third of Brazil’s population could be prevented from spending any money in the country’s newly launched gambling market, according to SBC Noticias – Brasil. Concerns around social responsibility and financial vulnerability prompted Fux, a member of the Supreme Court of Brazil, to draft protective measures against people claiming certain state benefits from gambling. This decision, made last November, …

BETBY has taken another step forward in its Latin American expansion plans through a new partnership with Calímaco. The long-term deal will see Calímaco integrate the supplier’s sportsbook solution, including its proprietary esports feed BETBY Games, and trading and risk management services. Stefanos Karakidis, Head of Business Development at BETBY, said: “We are excited to partner with Calímaco, a company …

Sweden’s AB Trav och Galopp (ATG), the operator of horse racing betting in the country, has signed a deal with one of Finland’s leading racing bodies ahead of gambling market regulation in the latter country. The Swedish firm has partnered with Suomen Hippos, the Finnish Trotting Association, to launch a new joint gaming venture to target the anticipated multi-licence Finnish …

Ryman Racing, trading as Colossalbet, has been hit with regulatory action after posting prohibited gambling advertisements to social media. The Australian operator was fined AU$60,000 (£29,000) by a Magistrate at Downing Centre Local Court on 31 March. The court concluded that five of its posts across Facebook and Instagram pages failed to meet standards of ‘decency, dignity and good taste’. …

VBET will remain the official sports betting partner of AS Monaco for a further four years.  The extended deal will see the SoftConstruct subsidiary continue to feature on the front of the Monegasque players’ shorts in Ligue 1 games and during training until 2029. Achille Loukos Wisniewski, VBET France CEO, said: “VBET France is delighted with this signing which illustrates …

Fellipe Fraga, Chief Business Officer (CBO) of EstrelaBet, reflects on the regulatory and commercial interplays taking place within South America’s nascent igaming markets. Ahead of the SBC Americas Summit, Fraga believes that South America can become a harmonised and interconnected market, providing the conditions for new giants to thrive against foreign competition… SBC: Fellipe, great to gather your insights ahead …