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Sports Betting History – Three Things To Know

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People in some countries have been betting on sports for many years. The gambling laws are different in each country, so it shouldn’t be surprising that users in some parts of the world still don’t have access to a gambling site or a land-based bookie. However, if you decide to find out more about the sports betting history on this link, you will see that places like the United Kingdom play a vital role in the betting industry.

Millions of people from all over the globe bet on sports on a daily basis. Most of them are probably not interested in the history of this industry, but others will definitely want to know more. That’s why we will share a few amazing facts about the history of sports betting.

  1. Horse racing plays a very important role

Nowadays, the leading online betting platforms offer a variety of sports. Some sites specialize in different things, but most bookmakers provide every popular option, including horse racing. The latter is one of the go-to options for bettors in the UK, but it does not have that many fans elsewhere.

Needless to say, things were different back in the day. Although some people placed bets on football, horse racing was one of the first sports that popularized this hobby. In fact, one of the people that are responsible for making this sport trendy among bettors is Harry Ogden. In the 1700s, he created horse betting odds based on each horse’s performance.

Although this might not seem impressive today, these odds helped punters decide whether they want to bet on the favorite or the horses that don’t perform that well. As you can probably guess, this changed the industry.

  1. The first gambling laws are more around 200 years old

Sports betting was slowly growing in popularity back in the day, especially among the wealthy who were willing to put their luck to the test. Many people decided to form “bookmakers” that accept bets, but the odds were designed in a way to always be in their favor.  What was even more annoying was that many “bookmakers” refused to pay the winners, which led to numerous court cases.

In order to prevent some frauds from taking advantage of people, England decided to introduce different gambling laws. One of the most popular ones is the 1845 Gaming Act because it was the first such thing in England.

There were several other gambling laws after that, and each one was more refined and addressed more issues that people had to deal with before that.

  1. The rise of online betting

Betting on sports using land-based shops was not that popular in some parts of the world. In fact, only people in some countries had access to those things, which was one of the reasons why the internet plays one of the most important roles in the history of sports betting.

Online betting was not that popular at first, but once more people had access to the internet, many companies noticed that this was a golden opportunity. Instead of going to land-based bookies to place a bet, punters had the chance to wager on their favorite sport from the comforts of their homes. Needless to say, online betting quickly became extremely popular, especially in the countries where gambling was legal.

Speaking of laws, online betting had a major impact on most countries’ gambling legislation. Since people started using VPNs and other tools to use some sites, many states decided to allow gambling so that they could earn money from the gambling companies that want to operate within their jurisdictions.

Today, online betting is becoming more popular every day, which explains why millions of people use their favorite bookmakers. Sadly, there are many countries where gambling is not legal yet, but this may change in the future.

 

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Gaming in Holland Conference announces new speakers, pre-conference program

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The Gaming in Holland Conference, which will take place June 5 in Amsterdam, has added several new speakers to its agenda.

Björn Fuchs, newly appointed Chair of VNLOK, and Henry Meijdam, who heads the VAN Kansspelen trade association, will both make an appearance at the event.

Fuchs and Meijdam join an impressive speaker lineup that includes Arjan Blok, CEO of Nederlandse Loterij; Renske Fikkers, Head of Market Supervision at the Netherlands Gambling Authority; and Henk Willem Smits, investigative reporter at Follow the Money.

Additionally, we are happy to welcome as our special guest former NOGA Chair, Peter-Paul de Goeij, who has promised to offer a no-holds-barred reflection on the (in)efficacy of Dutch gambling regulation.

Finally, we are extremely pleased to announce that Rohan Tare, Head of IT Customer Interaction at ABN AMRO, will discuss the growing threat of AI-supported identity fraud – a topic that is highly relevant for any business dependent on remote customer interaction.

The full agenda is available here.

Willem van Oort, Founder of Gaming in Holland, commented: “We are extremely pleased with our current speaker lineup. All key stakeholders and decision makers in the Dutch gambling industry will be represented at our event. As always, the Gaming in Holland Conference will is the best place to meet the people who matter in the Dutch regulated market. Moreover, we have taken the utmost care to ensure that all relevant developments and topics will be addressed at our conference. We almost can’t wait for our event to kick off!”

Breakout sessions and networking opportunities

In addition to our main program, the Gaming in Holland Conference also features several highly practical breakout sessions. Check out the full agenda for more information.

Furthermore, the Gaming in Holland Conference also offers plenty of networking opportunities during coffee breaks, lunch, and our traditional boat tour through Amsterdam’s picturesque canals.

Last but not least, the award ceremony of the Dutch Online Casino of the Year Awards will take place during the Gaming in Holland networking drinks at Holland Casino Amsterdam. All GiH Conference attendees are cordially invited to attend the festivities!

Pre-conference workshops & drinks

The GiH Conference includes free admittance to two certificate-granting workshops, which are generously provided by Chevron Consultants.

Workshop #1 is titled “Establishing a learning and training culture in your company with an LMS” and discusses the proper implementation and benefits of a Learning Management System.

Workshop #2 is titled “Compliance performance audits” and will teach participants how to structure audits in line with ISO 19011 and how to evaluate the performance of compliance procedures.

Both workshops will take place on June 4 – the day prior to the main event – and are free to attend for paying GiH Conference attendees.

Finally, all conference attendees are invited to join us for informal drinks and traditional Dutch “bitterballen” at Café Bistro Rijnbar in Amsterdam on June 4, from 19:00 until late. The first round is on us!

Registration now open

Registration for the Gaming in Holland Conference is now open. Don’t miss it! Register today: https://bit.ly/GiHC2025.

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Soft2Bet, Betinia & Campobet Shortlisted for 12 EGR Marketing & Innovation Awards 2025

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Soft2Bet and Its Brands, Betinia and Campobet, honoured by 12 Shortlist Nominations at the EGR Marketing & Innovation Awards 2025

Soft2Bet, a leading iGaming turnkey solutions provider, is delighted to announce that it has secured 12 nominations at the prestigious EGR Marketing & Innovation Awards 2025. Showcasing both B2B and B2C excellence, the shortlists highlight the company’s brands, Betinia and Campobet, alongside Soft2Bet itself and its proprietary Motivational Engineering Gaming Application (MEGA).

Betinia is nominated for Best Native App, Best CRM Campaign, Innovation in Casino, Innovation in Sports Betting, and Innovation of the Year (B2C). Campobet has been recognised for Brand of the Year (B2C), Best CRM Campaign, Innovation in Casino, Innovation in Sports Betting, and Innovation of the Year (B2C). In addition, Soft2Bet is shortlisted for Brand of the Year (B2B), with MEGA receiving a nod in the Innovation of the Year (B2B) category.

Over the past 12 months, main brands such as Campobet, Betinia, Don.ro, Tooniebet and others have excelled in fiercely competitive, saturated markets and tightly regulated territories, where only the most agile, innovation-focused operators can stand out. Soft2Bet’s approach merges cutting-edge technology with data-driven personalisation, ensuring that player experience is always paramount. Betinia and Campobet’s high-performance results with retention and acquisition tactics reflect a strategy that recognises different user motivations and local market preferences while still adhering to complex regulatory standards.

Oksana Tsyhankova, Soft2Bet’s CMO, commented: “By prioritising sustainable, data-driven engagement, customer experience, Soft2Bet and its brands continue to set a high standard for growth in high competitive markets and 12 nominations are a strong proof of our B2B and B2C excellence. Each shortlisted category, from CRM and brand strategy to platform innovation, demonstrates our ability to adapt to industry demands while placing player protection and satisfaction front and centre.”

These achievements reflect Soft2Bet’s broader vision to build and scale performance-driven brands that thrive even in jurisdictions with strict advertising and bonus limitations. In 2024, Betinia recorded a 148% increase in GGR, while Campobet achieved a 54% increase. Retention also soared, with a 128% uplift for Campobet and 106% for Betinia, highlighting the effectiveness of MEGA-powered engagement. Operating a total of 13 brands, all highly adapted to local market strategies, Soft2Bet ensures that each brand reflects regional preferences and player behaviours. For example, Campobet recently sponsored the popular tennis event “Nordic Battle,” aligning the brand closely with local sports passions. With a flexible platform that can be tailored for various jurisdictions, Soft2Bet consistently delivers strong outcomes for both operators and players, proving that authenticity, creativity, and compliance can successfully coexist.

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André Fufuca Brazil’s Minister of Sport

Brazilian Ministry of Sports and Sportradar Partner to Strengthen Integrity in Sports in Region

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The Brazilian Ministry of Sports and Sportradar Group AG formalized a Technical Cooperation Agreement (ACT) focused on protecting the integrity of sports betting in the country. The partnership provides for the exchange of information related to the betting market and the implementation of joint initiatives to combat match-fixing.

Sportradar will provide specialized support to the Brazilian Ministry of Sports, including the reporting of potentially suspicious activity detected by its industry-leading Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS). In addition, Sportradar will provide education and training for Ministry of Sports personnel and staff focused on best practices in monitoring, identifying and investigating suspicious activities. The first workshop will be held on May 15 and include the Brazilian Ministry of Finance, a recent partner with whom Sportradar also signed an ACT.

André Fufuca, Brazil’s Minister of Sport, said: “Today we signed a milestone agreement in the fight against match-fixing in Brazilian sports. Integrity must be a constant principle when it comes to transparency, ethics, and, above all, the fairness of sports results. With this agreement, we will have tools to curb this practice and ensure greater transparency in competitions. This way, athletes, clubs, organizations, fans, and the entire population will be able to trust the fairness of the outcomes and, in turn, have the confidence to unlock the full potential of Brazilian sports.”

Andreas Krannich, EVP, Integrity and Regulatory Services, Sportradar said: “Establishing this partnership with the Ministry of Sports is an important milestone in strengthening sports integrity in Brazil. As a global integrity leader, leveraging cutting-edge technology to prevent and combat match-fixing, we believe that protecting competitions requires coordinated action between the public and private sectors. Through this collaboration, Sportradar continues to reaffirm its commitment to a more transparent and safer sports environment for the athletes and all the stakeholders involved in Brazilian sport.

This ACT adds to Sportradar’s growing number of integrity services partnerships in Brazil that include recent agreements signed with the Goiás State Attorney’s Office, the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation (CBV) and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), as well as existing relationships with soccer federations in 17 Brazilian states, creating a strong network focused on protecting the integrity of sport in the country.

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