Gambling News

Gambling Commission Chief Dismisses 'Misleading' Financial Risk Check Concerns as Industry Pushback Intensifies

The UK’s Gambling Commission (GC) has defended its proposed financial risk assessments (FRAs), pushing back against mounting criticism from industry stakeholders who warn the measures could drive customers to the black market. Debates around FRAs have continued to spiral in what has been a hectic re

Betable Expands UK Presence with Three New Sportsbook Launches: What This Means for Player Protection

Betable has underlined its technology capacity by launching three new sportsbook brands in the UK market in the first half of 2026. The company has overseen the UK launch of the trio of Ivy Bet, RightBet and Bet442, which join the competitive ranks of sportsbooks licensed by the UK Gambling Commissi

High Court Quashes Northern & Shell's £1bn Challenge to National Lottery Tender Process

The High Court of England and Wales found ‘no mitigating errors’ in the 2022 tender or procurement processes for the Fourth National Lottery licence. The determination by Justice Joanna Smith dismissed the challenge made by The New Lottery Company (TNLC), the lottery firm set up by UK media tycoon R

Colorado Avalanche Dominating NHL Futures Markets as UK Punters Eye 2026 Stanley Cup Glory

Japanese Electronics Retailer Falls Victim to Casino Website Hackers in Latest iGaming Security Breach

NBA Play-In Thriller: Hornets vs Magic Player Props Offer Value for UK Punters as Crypto Sportsbooks Gain Traction

B2B Gaming Marketing Evolution Must Prioritise Player Protection Messaging, New Report Reveals

Writing for SBC News, Commercial Director John Cook deep dives into the findings from the latest SBC Media Marketing Buyers Report as he explores some of the trends shaping the B2B marketing landscape. The evolution of B2B marketing in the iGaming industry has been a quick-fire lesson in how to adap

Dutch Regulator KSA Announces Fresh €2.5M Investment in Problem Gambling Prevention Programmes

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling authority, has divested more funds into the reduction of problem gambling in the Netherlands. A total of five new projects have been announced as the recipients of grants from the KSA’s Addiction Prevention Fund. This aids the treatment and prevention of

Spribe Secures Legal Victory Over Betnacional in High-Stakes Aviator Trademark Dispute

Spribe alleged that Flutter-owned Betnacional held an unauthorised reproduction of its Aviator title.

Former Bookie to Ohtani Interpreter Charts Recovery Path After US Federal Prison Release

The former bookie for Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter is attacking the next steps of his recovery following his release from prison.

**'Enough is Enough' Movement Targets India's Offshore Casino Fleet as Regulatory Pressure Mounts**

India environmental group Enough is Enough, led by former Chief Justice Ferdino Rebello, is demanding the government shut down offshore Goa casino boats.

Evolution Seeks to Drag Playtech into US Legal Battle as Defamation Row Escalates

Playtech has publicly dismissed the proposed amendments, claiming they are "baseless and without merit"