Sandro Kirchner has been named the new Chairman of the German gaming regulator – the Administrative Board at the Joint Gambling Authority of the Federal States (GGL). Kirchner, the current State Secretary in the Bavarian State Ministry of the Interior for Sport and Integration, will immediately take over from Reiner Moser, Head of Office in the Ministry of the Interior …
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Gamblr teams up with Altenar to revolutionise crypto sports betting
Altenar has signed a deal to provide its sportsbook technology to Gamblr Gaming – the operator behind Gamblr.io. Licensed earlier this year by Gaming Control Anjouan, the newcomer aims to offer a betting experience that is tailored to users who prefer cryptocurrency payments. As the iGaming sector continues to innovate, the integration of this type of payment is becoming an …
Read More »Betby to link new chess ambitions with historic esports expertise
Sportsbook solutions developer Betby is doubling down on its efforts in chess, upgrading its content portfolio in the sport to offer a wider variety of betting options. Betby has added event-specific outcomes to its chess betting markets, making the offering more specific with betting options like first piece captured, number of checks, castlings, and whether a game will end in …
Read More »Betsson subsidiary to repay customer €500k following Supreme Court ruling
The Swedish Supreme Court has delivered a final ruling in a long-running legal dispute, ordering Betsson AB subsidiary, BML Group Ltd, to repay €500,000 to a former customer. In detail, one of Betsson’s customers had reportedly spent a total of €15m (£12.9m) on online slots, and lost approximately €727,000 of this. After this, despite the operator being aware of the …
Read More »EveryMatrix aids newcomer BetTOM into the UK market
EveryMatrix has partnered with BetTOM, a newly launched betting operator in the UK, which has now fully integrated the provider’s turnkey solution. The newcomer has laid out ambitious growth plans for the fiercely competitive local market, with a strong focus on personalised marketing activations. Headquartered in East Sussex and owned by Bet Tom Limited, the operator was granted a UKGC …
Read More »Integrity leaps as visibility drops for Starcasino.nl
Starcasino has been added to the roster of operators under the patronage of the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). As part of the development, the operator will be able to fully commit to protecting the integrity of its sportsbook after recently rolling it out in the Netherlands through the Alternar platform, which is also an IBIA member. Both companies first …
Read More »BoyleSports named West Ham shirt sponsor prior to £100m UK relaunch
BoyleSports is backing its ambitious UK expansion plans with a deal as front-of-shirt sponsor and official betting partner at West Ham United. The deal covers the 2025/26 season just before the gambling sponsorship ban comes into play in the Premier League, suggesting that West Ham wants to make the most of betting partnerships while all opportunities are still available The …
Read More »Sunderland FC reveals Asian betting partnership despite licensing concerns
Asian betting firm W88 has been named the front-of-shirt sponsor at newly-promoted Sunderland FC. In a new one-season white-label deal, W88 replaces another gambling company, UK-based Spreadex, who has appeared on the first team shirts since June 2022. W88 also becomes the club’s Asian betting partner. Having previously been active in the UK via Midnight Gaming, W88 company surrendered its …
Read More »Tennis needs betting’s help to tackle online hate towards female players
Growing concern over online abuse directed at tennis players by angry bettors has prompted the sport’s authorities to call for action. This form of online aggression is mostly being aimed at women, with top female players such as Emma Raducanu, Iga Swiatek, Katie Boulter, Ons Jabeur and Jessica Pegula bearing the brunt of it. A joint report from the International …
Read More »Entain gets NZ exclusivity as offshore betting amendments receive Royal Ascent
The only legal operator of online sports betting services in New Zealand will be the operator of the country’s state-owned TAB NZ, current UK multinational Entain, under new laws. Amendments made to the Racing Industry Act 2020 have officially received Royal Ascent, cementing them into law. The measures have now been declared active from 28 June 2025 onwards. All companies …
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