Europe

CDA pushes for advertising blackout ahead of Kamer vote of KOA amendments

SBC News CDA pushes for advertising blackout ahead of Kamer vote of KOA amendments

A mandate has been filed to ban all gambling advertising in the Netherlands, as the Kamer prepares to vote on imposing further safer gambling amendments to the Remote Gambling Act (KOA Act) this week. Calls for a sweeping change to the laws of Dutch gambling advertising have been led by Derk Boswijk of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) party. Once …

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Betsson’s betFIRST launches Belgium online casino

Betsson

betFIRST has partnered with Middelkerke Casino to launch a new online casino in Belgium. The Betsson-owned sportsbook became the first to obtain an online sports betting licence in Belgium back in 2011, and now aims to become the leading operator in the country with its recently secured A+ casino licence. Betsson Operations CEO, Jesper Svenssen, stated: “We acquired a market …

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Flutter UKI on the lookout for startups to boost female gaming offering

SBC News Flutter UKI on the lookout for startups to boost female gaming offering

Flutter UKI has launched a search for a ‘high potential’ startup to help serve its female customer base across the UK and Ireland.  Part of the Alpha Hub programme, Flutter’s endeavour will see its flagship brands Sky Betting and Gaming, Paddy Power, and Betfair try to capitalise on recent data suggesting that female players are a promising demographic for long-term …

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DAZN welcomes Courtside 1891 in enhanced basketball offering

SBC News DAZN welcomes Courtside 1891 in enhanced basketball offering

DAZN has announced that the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) is bringing its live streaming service, Courtside 1891, to the platform. Increasing the visibility of FIBA World Cup and Qualifier games, DAZN will partner with FIBA and Two Circles to bring Courtside 1891 as a standalone offering on its platform. In addition to FIBA World Cup and Qualifier games being accessible …

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Better Collective exceeds target revenue in “very strong” 2023 

SBC News Better Collective exceeds target revenue in “very strong” 2023 

In a new shareholder update, Better Collective revealed that it has surpassed its financial target by reaching full year revenues of €327m and EBITDA of €111m. These numbers represent an year-over-year growth of 21% and 31% respectively. Initial full-year revenue targets were set between €315m and €325m.  Approximate full-year EBITDA fell in line with the targeted €105m to €115m. The …

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Experts View: Esports betting on better grounds following 2023 corrections

GG.BET amps up LatAm standing with Gaules esports partnership

2023 has been a year of ups and downs for esports and betting. Esports is currently going through a market correction dubbed the ‘esports winter’, regulation has taken several important steps forward in big markets like the US and Brazil, there’s been an expansion of existing esports betting products and the rollout of new and deeper features, particularly microbetting and …

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Weerwind faces pressure to impose a universal loss limit on KOA operators

Franc Weerwind, Dutch Minister for Legal Protections

Further restrictions on online gambling are under discussion in the Netherlands, as the ChristianUnie (Christen Union) urges the Minister for Legal Protection, Franc Weerwind, to propose the addition of a ‘universal financial loss limit’ to the Remote Gambling Act (KOA Act). The proposal for imposing an “overarching loss limit” across all 27 KOA-licensed operators has the endorsement of CU Party …

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XLMedia confident 2023 revenues will match market expectations 

SBC News XLMedia confident 2023 revenues will match market expectations 

In a trading update, XLMedia has informed shareholders that it expects its revenue and adjusted EBITDA to be in line with market expectations. The update was provided ahead of its full FY23 results in early April 2024, which will provide more insight into the company’s 2023 performance and plans moving forward. According to the update, XLMedia’s FY23 revenues are expected …

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