UK racing faces Grand National shift and policy pressure
The UK horse racing industry is dealing with commercial change and regulatory pressure, as outlined in the latest The Front Page podcast. Host Lee...
BetBlocker funding drives UK split under OHID rules
BetBlocker has secured just over £1m in funding from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID).The move reflects tighter requirements within the UK’s...
Why is Polymarket launching a stablecoin?
Prediction market platform Polymarket will replace USDC with its own stablecoin, Polymarket USD, as it moves to internalise liquidity management.The token will be pegged...
Cash resilience challenges ‘cashless future’ narrative
Recent legislation in New York City is pushing back against the shift towards a cashless economy, as regulators move to protect physical currency as...
Premier League betting ban to hit mid-tier club revenues
Mid-tier Premier League clubs face a major revenue gap as the league moves ahead with its voluntary ban on front-of-shirt gambling sponsors from the...
Crypto sector faces sustainability gap despite greener Bitcoin mix
The digital asset sector is under pressure to improve its environmental record, despite new data showing Bitcoin now sources 52% of its energy from...
Google March updates hit affiliate SEO performance
Google’s March algorithm updates are driving volatility across search rankings, with affiliates seeing sharp traffic swings and visibility losses.A spam update followed immediately by...
Codere tests €2bn sale amid weak market confidence
Spanish operator Codere is exploring a €2bn sale just one year after completing a major debt restructuring, raising questions over timing and valuation.The group...
Positionless Marketing & AI with Optimove’s Shai Frank
“Agentic” AI platforms are removing a key barrier to scaled personalisation in iGaming and sports betting, while helping operators protect margins.Operators have long been...
UK bans crypto political donations following funding scrutiny
Sir Keir Starmer's Labour government has banned cryptocurrency donations to UK political parties, requiring all existing crypto funds to be returned within 30 days...