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KSA: No loopholes for Dutch gambling sponsorship ban from 1 July

2 months ago | sbcnews.co.uk | Ted Menmuir

The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Gambling Authority of the Netherlands, has stated that it will not allow operators and sports clubs to circumvent rules regarding the forthcoming ban on gambling sponsorships. The message came from KSA Chairman Michel Groothuizen, who was interviewed by Dutch news channel NOS.
Soft2Bet gets DGOJ greenlight for Spain igaming entry

2 months ago | sbcnews.co.uk | Viktor Kayed

Soft2Bet has received a license from the General Directorate of Gambling Regulation (DGOJ), granting it access to the Spanish market. With the certification, the igaming provider will get the chance to expand significantly into the country and enhance the experience of local players, offering casino products in full compliance with the local online gaming regulations.
Player taxes on Brazil Bets make a distinction on licensed & unlicensed winnings

2 months ago | sbcnews.co.uk | Ted Menmuir

Guidelines on Personal Income Tax (IRPF) have been updated for Brazilian citizens to register prizes and winnings from online gambling and sports betting activities. Receita Federal, the Federal Revenue Service of Brazil, has updated articles of its “General Coordination of Taxation” to include new provisions for consumers to declare profits/winnings generated from online gambling.
Scientific Games wins tender for seven-year contract with Berlin lottery

Jan 24, 2025 | sbcnews.co.uk | Viktor Kayed

Scientific Games (SG) will power the Deutsche Klassenlotterie Berlin’s (DKLB) retail and digital lottery sales in a new seven-year contract. Under the deal’s terms, SG will supply the lottery with its SYMPHONY gaming system that combines retail, digital, mobile and future game entertainment channels, including third-party content and platforms. The seven years build on the already long-lasting partnership between Scientific Games and DKLB which spans more than two decades.
Serbia orders compliance sweep on local gambling venues

Jan 24, 2025 | sbcnews.co.uk | Ted Menmuir

Municipalities and administrative districts across Serbia have been instructed to enforce new laws and standards for gambling venues and franchises. This directive follows the fast-tracking of new “protective amendments” approved by parliament under the Law on Games of Chance of the Republic of Serbia (2011).
Delasport integrates sports betting solution with ProgressPlay

Jan 24, 2025 | sbcnews.co.uk | Jessie Sale

Igaming and sports betting solutions provider Delasport has integrated its offerings with ProgressPlay. The partnership will see ProgressPlay provide operator partners with its sports betting solution in the UK and beyond. Rosaire Cavallaro, VP of business development at Delasport, commented: “We are happy with expanding our partnership further with ProgressPlay and to be live with them soon in the UK as well.
NOGA ends Eric Konings interim assignment as 'strategic reorientation' ends

Jan 24, 2025 | sbcnews.co.uk | Ted Menmuir

Eric Konings has announced his forthcoming departure as Interim Director of NOGA, the Netherlands Online Gambling Association. Writing on LinkedIn, Konings confirmed that he would be leaving the Dutch trade body during the first quarter of 2025. The decision comes as NOGA’s board has progressed with its ‘strategic reorientation’, during which it will announce leadership changes and a new strategy to better promote and represent the interests of online gambling in the Netherlands.
Aprilia Racing explores igaming with Pragmatic Play

Jan 23, 2025 | sbcnews.co.uk | Jessie Sale

Pragmatic Play has become the main sponsor of MotoGP team Aprilia Racing for the 2025 seasonAs the igaming content provider enters the sport, the deal will prominently display its branding on the team’s bikes, gear, and other promotional assets throughout the upcoming MotoGP season, with the first race set to commence on 2 March.
Kike Salas awaits trial for alleged Sevilla match-fixing

Jan 23, 2025 | sbcnews.co.uk | Viktor Kayed

Kike Salas, the 22-year-old Sevilla player, is facing trial after police arrested him over match-fixing allegations. His arrest was conducted last week after reports accused Salas of betting-related fraud. According to the information, he received several cards in official La Liga matches on purpose for the benefit of third parties. As reported by SBC Noticias, the case against Salas was filed today by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).
Super Group: 2024’s Q4 ‘record’ momentum continuing in 2025

Jan 23, 2025 | sbcnews.co.uk | Jessie Sale

Super Group, the parent company of Betway, has announced that its Q4 2024 is expected to come back as its strongest ever ex-US quarter. Total Revenue hit approximately €486, and Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, of between €125m and €130m. During the quarter, the group projects to have set a number of new monthly ex-US records, with December being described as ‘particularly impressive’, achieving new highs for deposits and total revenue.