Sports Betting NEWS

Rebet and DST team up to transform sports betting in US

Digital Sports Tech (DST) has recently partnered with Rebet, a new free-to-play sportsbook in the United States, to launch Player Props and Bet Builder solutions.

Trump’s comeback to the White House set to reshape America’s sports betting sector

Donald Trump victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election could have a mixed impact on the future of sports betting and online gambling in the U.S., driven by Trump's business-friendly stance alongside conservative appointments and potential shifts in state-level legislation

SiGMA Europe 2024 kicks off with Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho

Ronaldinho de Assis Moreira, a Brazilian former professional footballer, will attend SiGMA Europe as a Betify ambassador on November 12th.?

Finland’s horseracing industry set for major overhaul in 2026

The Finnish government will implement new gambling regulations in 2026, transitioning horseracing to a competitive licensed market within a newly demonopolised framework.

K8 becomes Atlético de Madrid’s official Asian betting partner

K8 becomes the official Asian betting partner for Atlético de Madrid in a two-season deal, enhancing visibility and promising to bring fans closer to the action through innovative digital experiences.

Gambling industry welcomes tax stability as UK budget avoids hikes

The UK budget announcement on October 30, 2024, delivered a pivotal outcome for the gambling and iGaming industry. Operators had faced months of speculation over potential tax hikes, fuelled by think tanks and public debate. Key voices, including the Social Market Foundation (SMF) and Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), suggested raising Remote Gaming Duty (RGD) by up to 50 percent to align with countries with higher gambling tax rates, such as the Netherlands, where recent tax increases will reach 37.8 percent by 2026.

Tabcorp and 1/ST Content to broadcast Turkish horseracing in Australia

Tabcorp and 1/ST Content have partnered with the Jockey Club of Turkiye to broadcast Turkish horse racing in Australia via Sky Racing.

Massachusetts governor names new Gaming Commission chair

Governor Maura Healey has appointed interim chair Jordan Maynard as the Chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.

Strike action planned over France’s horse racing tax increase

The French government's plan to increase taxes on horse race betting has faced resistance over the sector's financial viability.

Sweden’s private operators want to be included in match-fixing fight

As Sweden moves to sign the Macolin Convention, BOS urges broader collaboration beyond state-owned betting companies.