After a record-breaking turnout in 2025, SBC Summit Americas will be returning to Fort Lauderdale in June 2026. The announcement follows widespread acclaim from industry leaders and attendees who hailed the event’s content, networking opportunities, and regional inclusivity. This upcoming edition is scheduled to take place at the Broward County Convention Center from 8 to […]
Playtech has reached an initial agreement with Pferdewetten, a German betting group, for the potential takeover of its Happybet subsidiary in Germany. While in its early stages, the deal is a significant move in Playtech’s strategy to exit the business-to-consumer (B2C) market and concentrate solely on business-to-business (B2B) operations. Negotiations and Potential Outcomes The agreement […]
Due to a delay in filing its 2024 Form 20-F, Codere Online Luxembourg is currently at risk of being delisted from the Nasdaq Stock Market. On May 16, 2025, the company received a formal notification from Nasdaq’s Listing Qualifications Department citing non-compliance with continued listing requirements. The prolonged audit procedure following the appointment of a […]
The German Football Association has announced a major new partnership, naming Tipico as the official main partner of 3. Liga beginning with the 2025/26 season. The multi-year deal will run through the 2027/28 campaign, further solidifying Tipico’s position in German professional football. The top sports betting provider will receive exclusive central advertising rights within the […]
Blackstone has launched the sale of its global trade show organizing brand, Clarion Events, valuing the business at around £2 billion ($2.5 billion). This is one of the largest private equity assets to hit the market since recent geopolitical issues stalled dealmaking worldwide. Clarion, which runs international exhibitions across various sectors, was acquired by Blackstone […]
Following the exits of Dreamz and CrazyFox, SPINIA and Mason Slots are also withdrawing from the Dutch market. These online casinos, owned by N1 Interactive Limited, will be accessible to players in the Netherlands for the last time on May 25th, 2025. Customers received notifications via email that they have until the closure date to […]
Safer Gambling Week 2024 has again demonstrated its effectiveness in encouraging responsible gambling, with new evidence revealing a significant boost in the adoption of safer gambling tools across the UK and Ireland. The week-long event, held between November 18-24, witnessed record levels of engagement, and it’s evident the campaign is making waves. In line with […]
Bank of Ireland Launches Optional Debit Card Gambling Restrictions to Support Customer Wellbeing
May 12, 2025Bank of Ireland has introduced a new feature that allows customers to block gambling transactions on their debit cards. This is to help those with gambling habits take control of their finances by blocking access to gambling sites. Once you opt in to this service, the block will prevent any debit card payments to gambling […]
Influencers Say No to Gambling Promotions amid Government Crackdown — Two Still Non-Compliant
May 8, 2025Several big name NZ influencers have turned down offers to promote overseas online casinos in a move that reflects growing concerns about social media’s impact on gambling. The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) is cracking down on those who continue to breach the law by promoting offshore gambling platforms. Among those saying no to gambling […]
Polish Gambling… Stuck in the Grey Zone
May 6, 2025At the 17th European Economic Congress in Katowice, Polish gambling executives admitted that existing regulatory gaps have allowed the black market to encroach on Poland’s troubled and lost gambling sector. A panel of gambling industry representatives at the European Economic Congress said “the online casino market in Poland is out of the state’s control”. An […]