Author: Andrew Fletcher

The Australian government has formally introduced the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026 to parliament, triggering immediate criticism from multiple political factions. The bill was tabled on 2 July 2026, with most of its measures having already been announced earlier in the year by the Labor government. Despite broad public support for tighter gambling regulation across Australia, the legislation has drawn fire from opposition parties, crossbench MPs, and the Greens. Critics argue the bill falls well short of the sweeping reforms recommended by the Murphy Inquiry into online gambling, which had called for far more aggressive action. Sarah Henderson,…

Two-thirds of new users acquired through promotions may not actually exist, making bonus fraud one of the most damaging threats facing iGaming operators today. A recent case study highlighted just how severe the problem can be, with a single affiliate campaign generating 314 new accounts for one iGaming platform. On the surface, everything appeared legitimate, with completed registrations, valid-looking emails, and bonuses claimed without any obvious red flags. However, a fraud prevention system quickly identified something was deeply wrong with the incoming traffic and the behaviour of those new accounts. The system flagged unusual device distribution, instant deposit requests, identical…

Ohio lawmakers have formally introduced legislation that would dramatically reshape the state’s legal sports betting market by banning online and mobile wagering. House Bill 971, dubbed the “Save Ohio Sports Act,” was introduced into the Ohio House on 1 July 2026 with the backing of 10 Republican representatives. The proposal was first unveiled in April and its formal introduction now marks the official start of the legislative process. If passed, the bill would restrict sports betting exclusively to in-person wagering at land-based casinos, effectively eliminating the online and mobile betting market entirely. The legislation would also ban live or in-play…

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…