Draft ban on online gambling ads pending Belarus approval

The Telegraph Agency of Belarus has reported that there are ongoing talks to introduce a package of reforms concerning gambling ads. Though far from one of Europe’s main gambling markets and hardly a big target for the major regulated players, the topic of gambling finds itself on the Belarussian political agenda from time-to-time. In the […]

GiG plans B2C comeback through evoke’s 888AFRICA

GiG Software plc has approved a fundraising initiative to acquire an 80% stake in 888AFRICA from evoke for approximately €16.4m (£14m). Fundraising will be carried out through a directed share issue and by entering convertible loan agreements for a combined value of €8.5m  The corporate ownership stake will be acquired from Virtual Emerging Entertainment Limited […]

Gentoo Media left frustrated as Q2 World Cup trading boost slips grasp

A difficult year continues for Gentoo Media as an uplift in player activity during the World Cup failed to translate into meaningful revenue growth for the media group. Group revenue declined 9% year-over-year during Q2 to €22.9m (£19.6m) from €25m the year prior, following a 5% YoY decline during the first quarter. This was despite […]

Altenar moves to deny Zurich advantage to Sportradar in US data conflict

Altenar has stated that it will oppose all attempts by Sportradar to relocate an ongoing lawsuit concerning the data rights and controls of US professional sports leagues outside the US District Court for the District of New Jersey. This morning, Altenar notified SBC that the Nasdaq-listed sports technology group is “attempting to force private arbitration […]

MPs take concerns over Allwyn UK CEO’s background to Gambling Commission

British MPs heavily involved in campaigns for greater gambling reform are reportedly concerned about the appointment of new Allwyn UK Interim Chief Executive Officer, Phil Walker. It is the latest bone that MPs Iain Duncan Smith and Dawn Butler have to pick with the gambling industry, with both taking issue about Walker’s time at William […]

SBC Summit reveals five First Pitch finalists set to showcase next-generation gaming tech

SBC has revealed the five startups that will compete in the 2026 edition of First Pitch, in partnership with BettingStartups, with this year’s shortlist showcasing a new generation of businesses using innovative technology to tackle some of betting and gaming’s biggest challenges. Taking place on Thursday, 1 October, on the Product Innovation Showcase Stage at […]