With constant innovation occurring in the technology space, operators can often find it difficult to ensure that sportsbook technologies do not become outdated.At this year’s ICE conference in February, SBC caught up with Betsson’s CEO, Jesper Svensson, who pointed out that it can often be difficult to maintain technological...

National problem gambling support charity, GamCare, has released an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the provision of computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (cCBT) software, tailored to those requiring the support services offered by GamCare. The charity’s face-to-face, online and telephone treatment services, which come in addition to the National Gambling HelpLine...

Following two and a half years of debate and obstruction, on 19 February the Netherlands House of Representatives, moved to approve the nation’s ‘Remote Gaming Act’ (Netherlands RGA), laying foundations for a licensed online gambling marketplace, compliant with EU competition standards. European industry stakeholders, currently waiting for the Act’s...

Arena Racecourse Company (ARC) has responded to threats of further boycotts from trainers over the cuts to prize-money contributions, by pointing out that the racing group will not be changing its position. The group’s CEO, Martin Cruddace, was on hand at Lingfield this Saturday to observe the Betway Winter...

The Irish football Association (IFA) is investigating claims that betting rules have been breached by a player of an Irish League club in a bid to uphold integrity in the sport. As part of IFA rules, all players are prohibited from placing bets on any team, including their own, in any tournament...

Stockholm-listed Better Collective AB continues its US strategic drive announcing the launch of its ‘state-specific intelligence network’, which will support the growth of US flagship property – US-Bookies.com. In its press notes, Better Collective details that it has launched a series of websites, detailing acute state specific gambling information,...

Ticket was sold at KC Mart in Simpsonville Winner of second-biggest prize ever has until 19 April A $1.5bn Mega Millions jackpot, the second-largest lottery prize in US history, has not been claimed, four months after the winning ticket was drawn. Related: We have a winner: one ticket scoops...

Some experts think message behind gambling industry-funded ad ‘counterintuitive’ A gambling industry-funded public health advert has been criticised for potentially increasing feelings of self-blame among gamblers and was unlikely to encourage people to address their addiction. The “counterintuitive” advert was broadcast for the first time on Sunday during the...

Tougher regulation by politicians leads to betting industry shakeup Gambling companies are planning to set up a new trade body to lobby politicians as the prospect of tougher regulation of the industry grows. Job adverts posted by the recruitment firm Ellwood Atfield appear to confirm rumours of a merger...

Andy Margett, 39, on how he became addicted to gambling – and later turned his life around Name Andy MargettAge 39Income £21,000Occupation Warehouse operative I was 12 the first time I placed a bet, of about 50p on the Grand National, and I gambled a bit as a teenager....