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New study highlights benefits of liberal sports betting regulation for sports integrity, consumer protection and tax revenues
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has today launched ‘The Availability of Sports Betting Products: An Economic and Integrity Analysis’ study. The study has been prepared by H2 Gambling Capital, the leading authority regarding market data and intelligence on the gambling industry.
It analyses the comparative impact of restrictive and liberal market regulation of sports betting products on consumer protection, regulatory oversight, taxable revenue, market and sports integrity. It draws on sports betting operator data, IBIA alert data, and H2’s own market data, and was developed in partnership with: Instituto Brasileiro de Jogo Responsável, Canadian Gaming Association, Netherlands Online Gambling Association, and Responsible Wagering Australia.
The study’s central finding is that there is a strong correlation between the wide availability of sports betting products and the proportion of consumers who place bets with onshore regulated sports betting operators (known as the channelling rate), thereby reducing the risk of exposure to sports betting related fraud on unlicenced markets.
It also highlights specific betting markets that have a disproportionate impact on the market and the onshore channelling rate due to their size and popularity. This includes football, which dominates sports betting globally, and tennis, which is particularly strong in Europe. Products like ‘in-play’, ‘side markets’ (e.g. cards and corners) and ‘prop’ betting also have a very significant impact on channelling.
New data challenges the assumption that these markets represent a heightened risk of match-fixing related fraud, while demonstrating that restricting their availability via regulated onshore operators significantly increases the number of consumers using riskier unlicensed offshore operators.
Khalid Ali, CEO IBIA, said: “Whilst politically attractive, this study confirms that bet restrictions are a blunt and counterproductive instrument. They don’t prevent betting, they just drive it into the unregulated market where most of the problems with sports integrity arise. The conclusions are clear: if you want to protect consumers and sports from corrupters, while maximising tax revenues, then allowing a wide range of sports betting products is essential.”
David Henwood, Director at H2, added: “We always fall back on the data. There is much conjecture that one of the main reasons customers use offshore betting sites is because they offer a broader range of product than available onshore. The study findings reinforce that point of view. Limiting the choice of onshore bet types – including live in-play – is basically counter-productive. Instead, markets most successful in limiting offshore play – evidenced by a channelling rate of 90% plus – are the ones that have generally opened their onshore provision to
a broad product choice. There is much that can be learnt herein in terms of best practice regulation.”
The study details the growing global popularity of sports betting. In 2024, global sports betting is forecast to be worth $94bn in gross win, and reach approximately $132bn by 2028, with over 70% ($93bn) online. Just under half (47%) of all online sports bets are forecast to be placed in-play (or live) in 2024, rising to 51% by 2028.
It also compares the success of different regulatory approaches to managing this growing demand. It finds that jurisdictions that allow a wide range of betting products, such as Great Britain (97%), have a much higher onshore consumer channelling rate than countries that restrict access to important betting markets, like Portugal (79%; restricts football and tennis), Australia (75%; prohibits online in-play) and Germany (60%; restricts football, tennis and in-play).
Beyond protecting consumers from match-fixing related fraud, these depressed onshore channelling rates are shown to have significant implications on tax revenue and market oversight. For instance, the study forecasts that:
· Australia would gain an additional $1bn in incremental tax revenues, and Germany an additional $400m, over the next five years if they permitted online in-play betting markets.
· Germany and Portugal are predicted to have a combined loss offshore of around $750m in taxable revenues due to restricted access to the main football betting markets between 2024-28.
· The Netherlands would experience a $118m uplift of tax revenue over the next five years if it liberalised access to football side markets (e.g. cards and corners).
· Portugal would benefit from an extra $122m in tax revenue over the next five years if it permitted availability of ITF tennis betting products to align with Italy and Spain.
The study’s findings are important for policymakers to consider as new jurisdictions – notably in North and South America – consider how best to regulate their online sports betting markets. In Brazil, for example, a regulatory framework with high product availability is expected to have $34bn in onshore sports betting turnover, providing $2.8bn in GGR, by 2028.
The experience of Ontario is also instructive. Having broken away from the Canadian monopoly model and introduced a licensing system in 2022, Ontario’s onshore sports betting channelisation is expected to reach 92% in 2024. In contrast, the rest of Canada combined is forecast to have a rate of around 11% and to lose $2bn in taxable revenues between 2024-28.

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Millwall Extends Partnership with Spreadex
Millwall Football Club has extended its partnership with Spreadex. As per the deal, Spreadex will be an Official Sports Betting Partner of the club for the 2025/26 season.
The partnership will once again include extensive exposure for the brand across the club’s LED perimeter advertising boards alongside a presence across Millwall’s social media channels and official website, with plans to offer a number of promotional giveaways to Lions fans throughout the season.
Spreadex uniquely offers customers access to financial trading, sportsbook betting and sports spread betting; all in one place. The firm – which now employs more than 200 staff at its St. Albans headquarters – has been operating since 1999 and is regulated by both the Gambling Commission and Financial Conduct Authority.
Andy MacKenzie, Head of Marketing at Spreadex Sports, said: “Last season was a thrilling one for supporters and partners alike, with the Play-Offs still a possibility for The Lions up to the final match.
“At Spreadex, we are delighted to be extending our partnership with Millwall and look forward to another exciting campaign ahead, where we will again be active on our social accounts giving away tickets and signed merchandise for fans to win.”
Luke Wilson, Chief Commercial Officer at The Den, said: “We are pleased to be extending our relationship with Spreadex for the 2025/26 season, after a successful start to our partnership last season.
“Spreadex have established themselves as a leading and well-respected name within sportsbetting, with a strong commitment to both promoting responsible gambling and delivering award-winning customer service. This renewal reflects the strength of the relationship we have been able to build in a short time.
“We look forward to continuing to work with Andy and the team over the coming season to deliver further benefits to fans via Spreadex’s prize giveaways.”
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Playzia Partners with Erwin to Accelerate Growth in German iGaming Market
Playzia, a rapidly growing force in the iGaming industry, has signed a significant partnership with Staatliche Toto-Lotto GmbH Baden-Württemberg’s slot brand erwin. This alliance will see Playzia’s cutting-edge games become available on another trusted platform, marking a major step forward in Playzia’s German expansion strategy.
“We’re thrilled to partner with erwin to introduce our extensive library of games to a broader audience. This market is strategically important to us, and through this collaboration, we aim to bring our signature game innovations and top-tier content to players who crave a high-quality, dynamic gaming experience,” said Vlad Modorcea, Chief Product Officer at Playzia.
Barbie Nerz, Head of Online Games at Staatliche Toto-Lotto GmbH Baden-Württemberg, said: “We’re happy to announce our new partnership with Playzia – their fresh and engaging games are a fantastic addition to our portfolio! This collaboration not only broadens our current offering but also ensures that our game selection stays dynamic and exciting going forward.
“With our dedicated slot vertical ‘erwin’, we provide iGaming fans with a safe, legal, and high-quality gaming experience. As player preferences and market trends continue to evolve, so does our portfolio – and we’re always looking ahead. That’s why we’re especially looking forward to welcoming popular titles like Red Envelope Riches, Billionaire Rhino, Billionaire Wolf, and Caishen’s Coins, alongside innovative new additions like Zeus’s Thunderstrike, T-Rex Treasure Hunt Megaways, Dwarves Treasure Race, and Knights the Siege to the ‘erwin’ platform soon.”
This latest agreement adds to a growing list of strategic partnerships Playzia has secured in the German market, as the studio deepens its commitment to localised growth and regulatory compliance. These key deals are also part of a calculated effort to build a strong, localised presence and align closely with regional player preferences.
Beyond Germany, Playzia continues to expand across other major regulated territories, including the UK, Greece, Brazil and Romania – with certifications underway for entry into the Netherlands, Sweden and Switzerland.
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TaDa Gaming: Bounty Frenzy Hits the Reels with Explosive Wild West Wins
Saddle up, slot fans! TaDa Gaming’s latest release, Bounty Frenzy, is here to ignite the reels with wild west energy, gold-studded features and nonstop action. Packed with cascading wins, dynamic multipliers and transforming Gold Frame Wilds, this medium-volatility slot delivers thrilling gameplay with a 5000x max win potential.
Set in a sun-drenched frontier town, Bounty Frenzy features 5 reels, 4 rows and 1024 fixed ways to win. The game’s bold, cartoon-style visuals and animated bounty hunter create an immersive showdown experience designed to entertain and engage.
Bounty Frenzy offers players thrilling opportunities with its Gold Frame transformation mechanic, progressive win multipliers and a rewarding Free Spins Feature. In the base game, select symbols on reels 2–4 may appear with a golden frame. When these symbols contribute to a win, they transform into Wilds in the following cascade. Each cascade also increases the win multiplier by +1, unlocking escalating win potential on a single spin.
Landing three or more Scatter symbols triggers the Free Spins Feature, starting with 10 free games and additional spins for every extra Scatter. During Free Spins, all symbols on reel 3 appear as gold frames, greatly increasing the chance of Wild transformations. The multiplier continues to grow throughout the feature and can be extended with more Scatter symbols.
Sean Liu, Director of Product Management at TaDa Gaming, said: “Bounty Frenzy is a high-energy slot designed to bring that wild west intensity to every spin. The gold frame mechanic creates a great rhythm, especially when paired with the progressive multipliers. It’s a strong addition to our growing lineup of dynamic video slots.”
Bounty Frenzy launched July 10, 2025, in Italy and will be available in 15+ languages, 100+ currencies, and fully optimised for mobile and desktop devices.
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