Sportsbet, an Australian betting company, has paid out for the wrong result in the country’s elections. The company handed out $1.3 million (1.17 million) to those who thought that the opposition Bill Shorten’s Labor will win Saturday’s federal election. Sportsbet paid out on Mr Shorten becoming prime minister two days …

William Hill has reported a 2 per cent increase in group net revenue for the 17-week period ended 30 April, with growth in its online and US businesses helping to offset declining online revenue at home mainly due to stricter regulation. The bookmaker reported that its total net revenues for …

The sports betting market in France is booming as the sector recorded a massive 52 per cent year-on-year revenue growth for the first quarter of 2019. In contrast, results weren’t as good for poker games. According to the figures released by France’s gambling regulatory body ARJEL (L’Autorite de regulation des …

After eight seasons Game of Thrones saga is finally coming to an end. So, for the last time, we take a look at odds set for the expected outcomes of this HBO masterpiece, which will have a big final on Sunday, May 19. Bookmakers around the world have odds available …

This year Eurovision Song Contest is taking place in Tel-Aviv after Israel won in 2018 thanks to Netta Barzilai and her song, Toy. According to odds set by the bookmakers, the Netherlands are strong favourites to win it on Saturday, May 18. Netherlands’ Duncan Laurence, who will perform “Arcade” song, …

Partypoker has published the second update in what it promises will be a series of monthly updates regarding “bot” (automated-playing) accounts playing on party sites. In April, Partypoker closed 94, with 39 based in the dot-com player field, and 55 operating in the dot.eu ring-fenced market of France & Spain …

Irish Minister of State David Stanton has revealed that work on developing a new framework for regulating gambling in the country will take up to 18 months. This includes establishing a new regulator with powers to impose fines, issue licenses and address previously unregulated areas such as spread betting. Responding …

BetFan, which launched its online presence in late Apil, wants to be in a top five position for licensed online bookmakers in Poland. The company has set a target of “three to four years” to reach it. The Betfan.pl website was launched on April 26, six months after the operator …

Mandalorian Technologies and Betway have become the two latest gaming companies to be fined by the Swedish regulator, Spelinspektionen. Both operators were found to violate bonus offer rules and received six-figure fines. Licensed operators in Sweden can only offer players a bonus when they first sign up to their online …

NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four, the first full month of professional baseball and the beginning of the NBA and NHL playoffs all helped to push New Jersey’s online and retail sportsbooks to a strong April. PlayNJ.com reported that New Jersey’s online and retail sportsbooks have taken $313.7 (€279.9) million in …

Paddy Power Betfair shareholders have backed the group’s proposition to rebrand as Flutter Entertainment. Votes were cast during the group’s Annual General Meeting, with The Paddy Power Betfair chairman, Gary McGann, confirming that a 99.76 per cent majority of shareholders voting backed the move, which is expected to reflect the …

Swedish company Betsson has become the exclusive European betting partner for Alfa Romeo Racing Formula 1 team. This multi-brand deal for 2019 includes key group brands such as Betsafe, Betsson and StarCasinò. During the Spanish Grand Prix, last Sunday in Barcelona, Alfa Romeo Racing Car was branded with a Betsafe …

For the financial year ending March 31, 2019, Konami reported in its financial reports revenues of €2.14 billion, with operating profits of €412.2 million. The company said the improved results were due to a strong performance in most of its divisions, including the gaming and systems segment. This was the …

PokerStars has strengthened its partnership with UFC, announcing the voice of the Octagon Bruce Buffer, UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier and flamboyant light heavyweight Johnny Walker as new brand ambassadors. All three new ambassadors played a prominent role at a special press event following the weigh-ins prior to the UFC …

The Stoiximan Group has cemented its position in the Portuguese market via its Betano brand. The Betano.pt site will feature a sportsbook with live betting and streaming, as well as an extensive casino portfolio. Betano already has a presence across the German, Austrian and Romanian markets while the group currently …

Placing a bet on your favourite sports team is officially legal in Iowa. Governor Kim Reynolds signed legislation allowing gambling on professional, collegiate and international sporting events, and Iowa has become the third state to approve legal sports betting in 2019 after Montana and Indiana. It took about a week …

UK operators GVC Holdings, William Hill and bet365 have donated a combined amount of over £3.3m to GambleAware in 2018/19, according to the latest donations list released by the charity. However, donations fell short of the £10.0m voluntary funding target GambleAware published its list of donations for the twelve months …

Romania’s largest sports betting and online gambling operator Superbet has announced the agreement of a strategic partnership with private equity firm Blackstone. The US-based firm bought a minority stake for a €175 million cash infusion. Other terms of the deal were not disclosed, but according to the company’s co-founder, Sacha …

Indiana has become the latest US state to legalise sports betting after Governor Eric Holcomb signed off on House Bill 1015. It brings the total number of states with legal wagering to ten. Approved by both the House and Senate last month, HB1015 allows betting both in-person at licensed state …

Fox Sports, a subsidiary of US television broadcaster Fox Corporation, and The Stars Group Inc have revealed plans to launch FOX Bet, a national sports media and wagering portal. Both companies expect to launch two products in the third quarter of 2019 under the FOX Bet umbrella. One will run …