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 …
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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 …
Read More »BETBY taps Mobadoo to enhance LATAM eSports presence
Sportsbook supplier BETBY is strengthening its footprint in the LATAM esports market through a new partnership with Mobadoo. The contract will allow Mobadoo, an esports provider, to fully integrate the Betby.Games portfolio into its product lineup for dynamic and fast-paced esports betting content intended to grow its user base. Kirill Nekrasov, BETBY’s Head of Sportsbook Product, commented: “Mobadoo has an …
Read More »Romania tightens celebrity gambling promotion rules
Romania’s National Audiovisual Council (CNA) has prohibited celebrities from participating in gambling promotions. The decision was unanimously approved by the watchdog during a public session held on 26 June, where figureheads amended the Audiovisual Regulatory Code to include a ban on celebrity appearances in gambling adverts across TV. radio, and online. As quoted by Romanian media outlet PaginaDeMedia, the changes …
Read More »DATA.BET continues stream of sportsbook offering with new Bet Builder
DATA.BET has integrated its Bet Builder product into its new sportsbook offering, beginning with football, basketball and hockey. The product – which comes just two weeks after DATA.BET entered a new phase in launching its sports betting platform – will focus on offering a more strategic and engaging betting experience by allowing users to create customised bets within a single …
Read More »Entain sent home with €300 legal bill from Sportbet trademark case
A court has rejected Entain PLC’s attempt to block a brand registration of an Italian competitor, Sportbet. Sportbet is launching on the Italian market with its own array of gambling services. At first glance this is good news, especially for local players who are looking for new options. However, one party in particular that has not taken a liking to …
Read More »Flutter UKI merges commercial C-suite with new CCO
Flutter UKI has announced Ben Reilly as the new Chief Commercial Officer to manage the company’s UK and Ireland brands. An internal hire, Reilly will oversee Flutter’s ambitions to boost its competitive advantage across these two key markets. He will report directly to Kevin Harrington, CEO of Flutter UKI. Reilly commented: “We have very ambitious plans in the UK and …
Read More »NZ betting franchised to Entain as TAB set for ultimate monopoly
A bill to amend New Zealand’s Racing Industry Act 2020 and extend TAB’s monopoly has passed third reading, essentially setting up Entain for market dominance. The updated framework mandates that TAB NZ will extend its land-based monopoly on betting to online channels as well, making it the only legal platform in New Zealand that can be used for horse racing …
Read More »Betsson announces second country rebrand of the month
Betsson Group has been in Lithuania for some time, but Wednesday marks the first day it will do so under the Betsson name, as the existing Betsafe Sportsbook is rebranding. Looking to unify the company on a global scale, the move focuses on a region that has been of great importance for the gambling group over the years. Betsson’s debut …
Read More »AU regulators threaten influencers who promote illegal betting with fine up to $2.5m
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has sent out a crucial warning to social media influencers as concerns over the promotion of illegal gambling companies intensify. Content creators risk major fines if found to be encouraging any activity of this kind which, according to a recent study from the University of Sydney, is becoming increasingly popular throughout the influencer …
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