‘Systematic theft’ – black market threat not limited by borders Stark numbers from both sides of the globe are continuing to emerge as the size and reach of the black market is revealed. A report from H2 Gambling Capital for Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA) estimates Australia’s gambling market is leaking AU$3.9bn (£1.9bn) a year…
Judge questions if break-up of Google’s adtech monopoly right move
Judge questions if break-up of Google’s adtech monopoly right move Google could be forced to break-up its $3 trillion-plus adtech business, if the judge rules that is the best solution to tackle the tech giant’s monopoly and restore competition. Following closing statements on Friday, US District Court Judge Leonie Brikema in Virginia, asked the Department…
Finland takes key step towards market transition
Finland takes key step towards market transition Two new drafts on technical regulations will supplement Finland’s gradual transition to a licensed online gambling regime over the next months. A new revamped gambling framework, of which the drafts (subject to change) will be a part of, is expected to come into effect at the start…
Fidel Partners: getting operators live quickly and efficiently
Fidel Partners: getting operators live quickly and efficiently Samir Sokura, Chief Revenue Officer at Fidel Partners, sits down with SBC News to chat about some of the biggest challenges facing operators as we rapidly head towards 2026. Increasing regulation is causing a more fragmented sector, Sokura says, which is hampering operators’ bottom line –…
DATA.BET: now’s the time for operators to get ahead of the esports betting trend
DATA.BET: now’s the time for operators to get ahead of the esports betting trend The global esports scene is now worth billions of dollars, and the betting markets this has fueled are as equally as valuable, providing fertile ground for companies like DATA.BET. Headquartered in Prague, DATA.BET provides sportsbook solutions such as odds feeds…
bwise Media launches Brazilian entity and introduces new AdTech suite
bwise Media launches Brazilian entity and introduces new AdTech suite Almost one full year into Brazil’s regulated sports betting and iGaming framework, the market has already moved through several important phases. Operators have adapted to revised advertising restrictions, new compliance requirements and shifting tax discussions, all while preparing for what promises to be a…
Supplier Supplement: Technology and dialogue will drive player protection success
Supplier Supplement: Technology and dialogue will drive player protection success Welcome to The Supplier’s Supplement by SBC Media, shining a light on some of the most interesting and thought provoking industry commentary from suppliers throughout the week. Each week, SBC Media’s Craig Davies, Charlie Horner and Fernando Noodt will walk through the quotes,…
Digitain’s three-step guide to tackling Eastern Europe prospects
Digitain’s three-step guide to tackling Eastern Europe prospects Eastern Europe has proven itself to be one of the most interesting regions for the gambling sector over the last few years, with market innovation and regulatory standards rapidly evolving day by day. This has also been noticed within the ranks of sportsbook and iGaming provider…
Oddin.gg earns Deloitte recognition among top growing central European companies
Oddin.gg earns Deloitte recognition among top growing central European companies Esports betting solutions provider Oddin.gg has landed first in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Central Europe rankings. Winning the competition for the second year in a row, Oddin.gg has once again proven the international demand for high-performing esports betting infrastructure. The annual award serves…
Entain ‘Pitching In’ wins best community-driven award
Entain ‘Pitching In’ wins best community-driven award Entain Plc has been recognised for its grassroots support by bagging the Grassroots Initiative of the Year award for its “Pitching In” campaign. The directive was formed in 2020 as a founding charter of Entain as a FTSE100 enterprise, and has since become the title sponsor of…