H1 2025: Playtech tracks ahead of expectations after strong half Summary Playtech says it is on track to exceed FY25 expectations after a strong first half. Adjusted EBITDA for the six months to June was €92m, in line with upgraded guidance, while revenue fell 10% year-on-year to €387m largely due to new commercial terms with […]
GambleAware says demand for treatment almost doubled since 2020 Summary New research from GambleAware, carried out by YouGov and reported in the Annual Treatment and Support Survey 2024, finds a sharp rise in help-seeking and problem gambling across Great Britain since 2020. The charity reports that almost one in three adults who gamble and are […]
1spin4win ranks among top 5 providers on SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator by bet sum in H1 2025 Summary 1spin4win, a fast-growing classic online slots studio, has been recognised among the top five providers by bet sum on the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator for H1 2025. The studio’s titles have shown high engagement across the SOFTSWISS network, contributing […]
AGA survey suggests US population views prediction markets as betting Summary A YouGov survey commissioned by the American Gaming Association (AGA) of 2,025 registered US voters finds strong public sentiment that sports event contracts offered by prediction markets resemble traditional gambling rather than financial instruments. The report highlights that 85% of respondents view such contracts […]
Hong Kong lawmakers approve basketball betting legislation Summary Hong Kong’s legislature has passed the Betting Duty (Amendment) Bill 2025 to legalise basketball betting, adopting a regulatory approach similar to the city’s long-standing football wagering framework. The bill was approved on 11 September with 77 votes in favour, two against and two abstentions. Key elements include […]
Study challenges view that legal betting brings financial harm Summary A new report from the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI), authored by Dr Michael Mandel, finds that legalised sports betting in the US has not led to greater consumer financial harm at the aggregate level. Comparing consumer bankruptcy filings from 2019–2024, the analysis shows a larger […]
BetFury welcomes VIP Users with up to $20,000 first-week rewards Summary BetFury has expanded its VIP Transfer Program so experienced players can carry loyalty status from other platforms and unlock VIP benefits immediately. New joiners can claim up to $20,000 in first-week rewards. The programme pairs users with Personal VIP Managers and a VIP Transfer […]
Malaysia’s unemployment rate steady at 3.0% in July 2025 Summary Malaysia’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.0% in July 2025, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). The labour force and employment both edged up month-on-month, with the labour force reaching 17.47 million and employed persons rising to 16.95 million. The number of unemployed […]
China says Nvidia violated antitrust law when it bought Mellanox Summary China’s competition authority has concluded that Nvidia breached its antitrust rules when it acquired Mellanox. The finding marks a significant enforcement action by Beijing against a major foreign tech deal and could result in remedies, penalties or operational restrictions affecting Nvidia’s business in China. […]
Better Collective launches new AI-powered tool for sports betting Summary Better Collective has launched Playbook, an AI-driven betting tool designed to make wagering quicker and more seamless for sports fans. Timed ahead of the NFL season, Playbook uses image recognition and smart deep-linking to convert a shared or tagged betslip image into a link that […]
