The SAFE Bet Act is being reintroduced ahead of one of the largest U.S. sports events. Rep. Paul Tonko and Sen. Richard Blumenthal held a press conference to reintroduce the Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every (SAFE) Bet Act. The legislation would create federal oversight of sports betting, which is currentlyregulated by states that offer it. The two lawmakers have reintroduced the act ahead…
Brazilian operators are missing a trick when it comes to sponsoring women’s sports. All that could be about to change with the 2027 World Cup on the horizon, says sponsorship expert Fábio Wolff
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gaming authority, has shut down several illegal poker tournaments and recovered tens of thousands of euros in cash. Six tournaments across Amsterdam, Asten, The Hague, Rotterdam and Tilburg were halted by the regulators in conjunction with police and municipalities in the final quarter of 2024. According to the body, significant cash sums were also seized at each location, including €40,000 in…
In the latest episode of iGaming Daily, SBC’s Editor-at-Large, Ted Menmuir, is joined by his SBC News Editor successor, Ted Orme-Claye and Senior Journalist, Viktor Kayed, to delve into the relationship of gambling and payment networks. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has once again asked customers to be aware of illegal websites as some have…
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has once again asked customers to be aware of illegal websites as some have been found to be offering easily accessible deposits. An investigation by the Observer revealed that a total of 10 unlicensed online gambling providers available to UK customers had incorporated Mastercard and Visa payments into their websites. According to the investigation, several UK players had…
Joe Streeter hosts the latest episode of the iGaming Daily podcast, sponsored by Optimove, and he’s joined by SBC’s new Editor-at-Large, Ted Menmuir, and a special guest, Anna Soilleux-Mills, Commercial and Regulatory Partner at CMS Law. Anna has a focus on the gambling, media and sports industries, and is the perfect guest to discuss a…
iGaming Daily rounds up the week as the Noticias Brasil team return from their carnival celebrations to update our listeners on the importance of responsible gambling and marketing strategies following updates from the Brazilian Congress. Joining SBC Noticias Senior Journalist, Fernando Noodt, are joined by SBC Noticias Brasil’s Editor, Ricardo Assis and Business Journalist, Ana…
Betting Ladies Founder Val Martinez on stigma, gender neutrality, pink promotions, and how women are more analytical than men when it comes to sports betting SBC: Betting ladies is an affiliate, First and foremost, but it feels like more than that. It feels like you’re creating something of a movement. Martinez: Yes. I like the…
Paddy Power’s high-profile loss in court should serve as a reminder to operators that terms and conditions need to align with the rest of their messaging if they are to protect themselves from errors, according to Anna Soilleux-Mills, Partner CMS. Terms and conditions were at the heart of Paddy Power’s defence as a “mapping error” displayed that Corinne Pearl Durber had…
How to turn a good news story into another bad headline The UK High Court ordered Paddy Power to pay out a £1m jackpot after it told a winning customer that she was only due £20,000 because of a computer error. Mad Hatter: Gloucestershire resident Corrine Durber, who won the jackpot playing on the Wild…