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David Bartram
63 stories by David Bartram
UK Gambling Regulator Removes 3M Illegal Gambling URLs as Crackdown Intensifies
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) said it has removed more than 3 million illegal gambling URLs from search engines in six months, as its crackdown on unlicensed operators intensifies. More than 3 million illegal gambling...
Brazil’s Finance Ministry Defends Betting Ban as Soccer Warns of Sponsorship Losses
Brazil’s Finance Ministry has defended its controversial betting ban before the country’s Supreme Federal Court despite acknowledging that the regulated market had improved player protection. Brazil's Supreme Federal Court heard arguments for and against the...
Kambi’s Revenue Rises as World Cup, AI Trading Boost Results
Kambi Group (STO: KAMBI) reported a 23% year-on-year increase in Q3 revenue to €46 million ($53 million), boosted by the FIFA World Cup and greater use of AI trading technology. Kambi's Q3 revenue rose 23%,...
BC Game Inks Global Brand Ambassador Deal With UFC Fighter Roberto Soldić
Online casino and sportsbook operator BC Game has added to its roster of global brand ambassadors with the addition of mixed martial arts fighter Roberto Soldić. Roberto Soldić has joined BC Game as a Global...
Dutch Regulator Calls on Parents to Warn Kids About Gambling Risks
The Netherlands’ gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has launched a pair of new campaigns aimed at curbing youth gambling and urging parents to talk to their children about betting risks. A still from the OpenOverGokken campaign,...
Problem Gambling Seven Times More Common on Illegal Sites, UK Regulator Finds
Gamblers in Britain who use illegal, unlicensed websites are more than seven times as likely to suffer from problem gambling compared to those sticking to licensed operators, according to new research from the UK Gambling...
Ladbrokes Owner Entain Flags £25M Hit from UK Budget Tax Hike as Industry Warns of Job Cuts
Ladbrokes owner Entain is facing a £25 million ($33 million) annual hit to its UK retail business after the government raised Machine Games Duty in Wednesday’s budget. An increase in UK taxes could cost Entain...
Calls for Online Gambling Bans Spread Across Latin America as Chile Joins Debate
A growing push to restrict online gambling across South America has reached Chile, where lawmakers are seeking an outright ban despite government plans to establish a regulated market. Chile is the latest country in Latin...
Evolution Q3 Revenue Rises 3.7% as CEO Slams Brazil Gambling Ban
Evolution (STO: EVO) reported a 3.7% increase in Q3 revenue to €526.1 million ($590 million), with CEO Martin Carlesund welcoming a return to stability despite the regulatory disruption in Brazil. Evolution's Q3 revenue rose 3.7%....
Betsson Revenue Hits Record €326.5M but Profit Falls as Taxes Rise
Betsson (STO: BETS-B) reported record quarterly revenue of €326.5 million ($381 million) in Q3 2026, but rising gaming taxes and declining B2B revenue contributed to a sharp fall in profitability. Betsson reported record revenue, but...
