SBC Webinars are joined by Continent 8 Technologies later today for a look into the ‘Gaming Exchange’, a private internet tool that is showing intent to be a powerful asset for providers who want enhanced visibility on the traffic in their systems and private networks. The session, which will run live from 15:00 BST later today, will explore how online …

The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch Gambling Authority, will recommend legislative and regulatory amendments around player protection to the Netherlands’ Ministry of Justice. A KSA investigation into operator ‘duty of care’ practices concluded this month with the authority judging that companies could ‘intervene more quickly and effectively’ in cases of excessive gambling by certain customers. In the regulator’s view, current operator …

BetConstruct has added another feature to its sports betting offering with the launch of Bet On League, an all-in-one solution that functions as a ‘mini-sportsbook’. The betting and iframe solution combines sportsbook and statistics to offer tailored bets across a range of sports events, with dedicated offerings specific to different leagues. BetConstruct has factored in ‘comprehensive analytics’ into its new …

Ireland’s Minister of State at the Department of Justice, James Browne – the politician with oversight of the country’s legislative changes on gambling – has commented on the results of a report into underage gambling. Published by Ireland’s Institute of Public Health (IPH), the report is based on data from the European School Survey Project on Alcohol and other Drugs …

Writing for SBC, Gordon Moody’s Paul Dent  addresses the challenge of mental health converging with problem gambling, placing a closer analysis on the organisation’s data and that of recent GambleAware reports for comparison. Dent is a Strategic Engagement Lead and Trauma and Addiction Counsellor. He has presented at conferences worldwide regarding the therapeutic aspects of the Gordon Moody treatment programmes …

The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch Gambling Authority, has initiated a market-wide investigation into operators’ alleged use of cash back bonuses. Netherlands gambling laws, with the online market regulated since October 2021 by the KOA Act and subsequent government rulings, states that cashback bonuses are banned. The KSA had issued a market-wide warning in November 2022 regarding the use of cashback …

The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has detailed a positive end to a challenging 2022/23 financial year, reporting record turnover and a stronger contribution from football betting. Hong Kong’s government-backed betting operator reported total turnover for the 12-month period ending 30 June 2023 of HK$304.8bn (£31bn), despite local turnover from Hong Kong itself falling by 1.3%. Regarding products, racing turnover …

Focusing on the Gen Z and millennial demographic was going smoothly and without a hitch for Rivalry until Q2 this year, when the firm revealed that its margin had been negatively impacted by some behavioural changes among this audience.  Despite this, CEO and Co-Founder Steven Salz explained to SBC following its Q2 earnings call that the group would continue doing …

Thangam Debbonaire MP’s appointment as the new Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has been received well by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC). Should the Labour Party win the May 2024 UK general election and if Debbonaire still fills the position the MP for Bristol West, she would hold ministerial oversight of decisions relating to the …

Five innovative industry start-ups have been selected as finalists for the second edition of SBC First Pitch Barcelona at this month’s SBC Summit Barcelona. The finalists will compete for an exclusive prize package valued at over €60,000, to aid in the growth and development of the winning company. The competition, powered by Yolo Investments, will serve as a platform for …