Sweepmate applies US-style predictions product to UK football matchdays The founders of Sweepmate set out to build a matchday-optimised game that follows every twist of live football, and move beyond what traditional gaming formats have offered. Sweepmate has launched to positive views and feedback of its games offering that seeks to blend and shake…
Codere Online freezes investment in Colombia due to Petro tax strike
Codere Online freezes investment in Colombia due to Petro tax strike Codere Online has confirmed that it will halt all further investment in Colombia unless the government changes its current tax policy. The decision follows the introduction of a 19% VAT on all online gaming deposits by President Gustavo Petro’s administration in February. An…
William Hill shrinks its international presence with 13 market exits
William Hill shrinks its international presence with 13 market exits An update from William Hill customer support has communicated the bookmaker’s decision to exit from several non-core markets, chiefly in Africa but also in Latin America and Asia. On its customer support site, a list explained that it was withdrawing from 13 markets, nine…
How regulator-operator mistrust and poor dialogue damages player protection
How regulator-operator mistrust and poor dialogue damages player protection As Europe marks Safer Gambling Week 2025, conversations are taking place across the continent to put in place strategies that keep players safe while they enjoy gambling responsibly. One operator who has been at the forefront of these conversations, not just on Safer Gambling Week…
Bookies ready to bring The Ashes under the spotlight
Bookies ready to bring The Ashes under the spotlight With football and racing taking up a large part of the UK sports calendar, it’s sometimes easy to forget about cricket. But with The Ashes kicking off last night, it reminded us that cricket is still very high up on the agenda for both bookmakers…
The rise of esoccer: Why it’s now a core driver of sportsbook revenue
The rise of esoccer: Why it’s now a core driver of sportsbook revenue Esoccer has moved from niche to necessity in the sports betting industry, outstripping the likes of Serie A and La Liga and becoming a key product for operators seeking consistent engagement and revenue. Recognising that, Abios addresses the ins and outs…
Commission not letting up with enforcement as Videoslots charged £650k
Commission not letting up with enforcement as Videoslots charged £650k Videoslots, an international online casino operator owned by Immense Holdings, has come into regulatory trouble in the UK for the second time in just under three years. The company has been charged £650,000 by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) for failing to fully adhere…
DCMS introduces new player safety standards for prize draws
DCMS introduces new player safety standards for prize draws Player protection around prize draw competitions in the UK has been significantly strengthened through a new code of conduct by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Championed by Gambling Minister Baroness Twycross, the voluntary code has already been signed by 23 prize draw…
Australia Labor gov’t backs away from gambling ad ban
Australia Labor gov’t backs away from gambling ad ban Australia’s Labor government is set to retreat from its previous plans to enforce a nationwide ban on gambling advertising. The decision marks a reversal of Prime Minister AnthonyAlbanese’s 2022 election pledge to curb what Labor once described as an “epidemic of gambling adverts across Australian…
Meta wins against US in antitrust trial
Meta wins against US in antitrust trial A US federal judge has ruled that Meta does not hold a social media monopoly. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed an antitrust lawsuit against the Facebook owner in 2020 over its acquisitions of WhatsApp and Instagram. It accused Meta of operating a ‘buy or bury’ scheme…