Author: Andrew Fletcher

Betr has announced the promotions of three senior executives to C-suite positions as the company pushes forward with ambitious growth plans in 2026. Alex Ursa has been named chief operating officer, Alex Kuwada steps up to chief marketing officer, and Mike Denevi takes the title of chief content officer. Ursa holds the distinction of being the very first employee hired at Betr, bringing a unique depth of institutional knowledge to his new leadership position. He spent almost four years as head of gaming before this promotion, and will now lead product development and operations across the business. A key part…

Betano has secured a high-profile sponsorship arrangement with Tottenham Hotspur, with the brand set to appear on the club’s training tops throughout the 2026/27 season. The Kaizen Gaming-owned operator has been confirmed as an official partner of the Spurs men’s first team for the upcoming campaign, replacing BetMGM in the training wear role. Beyond the single season of training kit branding, Betano will remain Tottenham’s official betting partner for Europe and Latin America until 2029. Julio Iglesias, chief commercial officer at Kaizen Gaming, marked the occasion by saying: “This partnership marks another important milestone in Betano’s long-term investment in European…

Tottenham Hotspur has announced a new sponsorship partnership with Betano, the sportsbook owned by Kaizen Gaming, ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season. The deal will see Betano feature prominently on Tottenham’s training kit throughout the 2026/27 campaign in the lead-up to men’s fixtures. Betano’s branding will also appear on media backdrops, pitchside LED boards, and big screens inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on matchdays. Beyond the branding elements, the two parties will collaborate on fan engagement opportunities and exclusive supporter experiences across the upcoming season. Ryan Norys, Chief Revenue Officer at Tottenham Hotspur, commented on the agreement, saying: “We’re pleased…

Everton has confirmed a new front-of-shirt sponsorship agreement with share trading and spread betting platform CMC Markets, replacing betting firm Stake. The partnership has been the subject of speculation since March, arriving just ahead of the Premier League’s self-imposed ban on bookmaker front-of-shirt deals from 2026/27. CMC Markets branding will appear on the front of Everton’s men’s, women’s and under-21s kits from the 2026/27 season onwards, with the deal described only as “multi-year.” The company’s logo will also feature across matchday and digital channels, including at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, Goodison Park, the women’s stadium, and the Finch Farm training…

Mr Vegas has been reprimanded by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority after running a paid-for Facebook advertisement promoting four online slot games. The advert, which ran on 5 February 2026, featured an image with the headline “MR VEGAS CASINO SLOTS SPORTS” displayed on a black brick wall alongside several iGaming titles. The caption accompanying the post read “New games every. single. week,” with additional text outlining responsible gambling terms and linking to GambleAware. The ad also displayed 18+, BeGambleAware.org, and GAMSTOP logos, demonstrating the operator’s visible attempt to signal compliance with UK gambling marketing rules. The four slot titles promoted…

Clever Advertising, a privately owned affiliate business, has made a significant investment in iGaming Nuts, with Poland’s iGaming market cited as a central driver behind the deal. The investment reflects Clever Advertising’s ongoing push to expand its footprint across European and Latin American markets through targeted strategic partnerships. iGaming Nuts had already established a meaningful presence in Poland prior to this deal, making it an attractive proposition for Clever Advertising’s growth ambitions. The company had previously made its debut acquisitions in the Polish gaming market, purchasing two affiliate websites, bukmacher-legalny.pl and rynekbukmacherski.pl, along with their associated databases. Those acquisitions gave…

England take on DR Congo in the Round of 32 at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, with Thomas Tuchel’s side expected to advance deep into the tournament. England finished top of Group L despite failing to fully convince their fanbase, while DR Congo qualified as the highest-ranked third-placed nation from Group K. Tuchel’s men remain unbeaten across 11 competitive fixtures under the German coach, recording ten wins and one draw in that impressive run. DR Congo’s journey to the knockout stage was dramatic, as they spent the majority of their final group game trailing Uzbekistan before staging a stunning comeback. Yoane…

North Carolina lawmakers have agreed to raise the tax on interactive sports betting operators from 18% to 23% as part of a new state budget deal. The increase would apply to gross wagering revenue received after the measure officially becomes law, marking a significant shift in how the state approaches sports betting taxation. The proposed rate is notably lower than the 36% figure that lawmakers had pushed for last year, representing something of a compromise between the industry and state government. The conference report containing the tax increase still requires final votes in both the House and the Senate before…

The Betting and Gaming Council has warned that an upcoming increase in UK gambling licence fees will deepen the financial burden on regulated operators across the country. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport published its response to a consultation on proposed licence fee changes, which ran from January to March 2026. The government confirmed that the revised fee structure will take effect from 1 October 2026, raising the Gambling Commission’s overall licence fee income by 25%. However, the increase will not be applied uniformly across all licence types, with fees restructured into new bands for most operating licences. Personal…

Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited, the operator behind Betfred.com, has been ordered to pay £900,000 following a series of serious social responsibility failings identified by the UK Gambling Commission. The Commission launched its investigation after a compliance assessment flagged significant problems with the operator’s internal policies and procedures for protecting customers. Among the most prominent findings was that Petfre did not have sufficient processes in place to identify key indicators of gambling harm across its platform. The regulator also found that the operator failed to ensure immediate and automated action was taken when customers displayed signs of harm, leaving vulnerable users without…