Author: Andrew Fletcher

Barry Faudemer has been appointed chairman of the Jersey Gambling Commission for a four-year term, bringing extensive financial crime expertise to the role. He succeeds Cyril Whelan, who completed his maximum 10-year service at the regulator last November before staying on as its agent during the recruitment process. Faudemer first joined the JGC board in August 2025, making his transition to the chairmanship a natural progression within the organisation. Before moving into private consulting, Faudemer spent 13 years leading enforcement at the Jersey Financial Services Commission, serving as its money-laundering reporting officer. He handled regulatory investigations and financial intelligence during…

Better Collective recorded a 9% year-on-year revenue increase in the second quarter of 2026, with North America firmly establishing itself as the primary engine of growth. Revenue for the three months ending June 30 reached €89.1m, climbing from €81.5m posted in the same period of 2025, marking a continued upward trajectory for the affiliate group. EBITDA before special items rose 20% to €27m during the quarter, while the company also posted a net profit for the second consecutive period following Q1. North America was the standout performer, with revenue share income in the region surging 49% and cost per acquisition…

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has secured enough political support to push his government’s landmark gambling reform bill through parliament’s lower house. The bill, which centres on marketing and advertising restrictions, has been a long time coming and required support from either the Liberal-National Coalition or the Greens to become law. Opposition parties and independents had lobbied the government to strengthen the measures before the bill reached its recent approval stage. Prolonged negotiations with Coalition leader Angus Taylor ultimately delivered Albanese the support his bill required to progress. One of the significant additions to emerge from those negotiations is a…

The Affiliate Leaders Summit will take direct aim at the mounting pressures reshaping the affiliate marketing industry when it convenes later this year. The event will feature a dedicated Future of Affiliate Strategy track, designed to address rising advertising regulation and the rapidly shifting affiliate model. Scheduled for Wednesday, 30 September 2026, the track will gather affiliate executives, operators, media leaders, and performance marketing specialists under one roof. Together, attendees will examine how regulation, technology, changing audience behaviour, and international expansion are fundamentally reshaping affiliate strategy across the industry. The summit arrives at a critical moment, as affiliates face simultaneous…

BETBY has unveiled its new Watch & Bet feature, an integrated experience combining live sports streaming and betting directly within its sportsbook event page. The product places selected live markets, odds, and key betting actions inside the video interface whenever a supported official stream is opened by a player. BETBY described the feature as designed to reduce friction during live events, allowing players to engage with betting at the exact moment their attention is highest. Players can browse available markets, select odds, and place bets directly alongside the stream, with relevant options presented as the live action unfolds. For operators,…

The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), is developing new youth protection strategies by compiling findings from three major national gambling behaviour studies. The studies focus on young people between the ages of 16 and 24, examining the full gambling journey from initial exposure to active participation at legal age. While the research does not capture the entire Dutch youth population, it provides a detailed picture of how gambling is introduced, why it appeals, and how prevalent it becomes within that age group. The most recent study was conducted by Youngworks, commissioned directly by the KSA, and surveyed 50 individuals aged…

Betway has officially unveiled its new global sports activation platform, the Betway Clubhouse, marking a significant step in the brand’s international marketing strategy. The Clubhouse opened its doors on 20 August, following a carefully orchestrated teaser campaign that generated considerable buzz across social media channels worldwide. Football legend Thierry Henry was enlisted by Betway to tease the launch, lending his iconic status to help build anticipation ahead of the official opening. Betway had previously taken to social media with a cryptic message, posting: “Something 𝐁𝐈𝐆 is coming…”, before confirming that “The Betway Clubhouse opens its doors on the 20th August.”…

Romania’s gambling regulator, ONJN, has made significant strides in modernising its internal control systems, according to a new report from the country’s Court of Auditors. The same Court of Auditors triggered a major scandal at the start of 2025 when it revealed that more than €900m in taxes were missing from ONJN’s financial records. That discovery caused immediate upheaval at the top of the regulator, with the then-President resigning and opening the door for new leadership to take charge. Vlad-Cristian Soare stepped in as the new head of ONJN in May 2025, pledging to overhaul the authority’s transparency and operational…

Kenneth Dart has made another major move in the gambling sector, acquiring a significant stake in US sports betting giant DraftKings through his Candle Lake investment vehicle. An SEC filing released on 14 August confirmed that Dart, via Candle Lake Investment, acquired 28,581,386 shares in DraftKings, representing 5.8% of the company’s total stock. Under SEC regulations, an initial Schedule 13G filing is required whenever an investor crosses the 5% ownership threshold in a publicly listed company. It remains unclear exactly when Dart first began purchasing DraftKings shares ahead of triggering the mandatory disclosure requirement. DraftKings’ share price has fallen more…

The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) has officially adopted a comprehensive marketing code establishing common standards across its eight major US online gambling members. The voluntary code applies to member companies and all third parties that market their services, including affiliates, agencies, influencers and brand ambassadors operating on their behalf. ROGA members covered by the new framework include bet365, BetMGM, Bally’s, DraftKings, Fanatics Betting and Gaming, FanDuel, Hard Rock Digital and Penn Entertainment. The association confirmed that every member has adopted the code, with the group collectively representing approximately 90% of legal US sports betting handle. The code takes effect…