Category Archives: Betting

The Powerball Jackpot is set to make its UK debut on 21 July, marking the first time that the iconic lottery draw is made available outside of the United States. Subject to final regulatory approval, National Lottery steward Allwyn UK will begin selling £4 Powerball tickets through the National Lottery’s retail network, website and app, […]

With just one week to go, SBC Summit Tbilisi 2026 will return to the Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace, where more than 2,500 industry professionals will gather on 15-16 July for two days of learning, networking, and deal-making. Held in partnership with SMH, the summit will unite operators, affiliates, suppliers, regulators, legal experts, investors, and […]

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is expected to provide a long-awaited update on the future of financial risk assessments (FRAs) this morning, as it hosts a conference call with stakeholders to outline the next stage of the application of financial vulnerability checks on UK customers.  Reports ahead of the briefing by Sky News and The […]

EveryMatrix has expanded its partnership with the Merkur Group after agreeing a new omnichannel sportsbook deal with Belgian operator Betcenter. The agreement will see EveryMatrix replace Betcenter’s legacy in-house sportsbook platform with its full technology stack, covering both the operator’s online sportsbook and retail estate.  EveryMatrix will also migrate customer operations and introduce a new […]

Romania-based operator Superbet has teamed up with Greek basketball giant Olympiacos BC in a major deal spanning through 2032. Coming off a season that secured both the Euroleague Basketball cup and the Greek Championship title, it is safe to say that Olympiacos is currently at the top of Greek and European club basketball. John Kalamvokis, […]

Australia’s national financial regulator AUSTRAC has entered into a binding agreement with bet365 that obliges the operator to strengthen its internal AML controls. The system overhaul requires the implementation of an ongoing risk assessment approach “underpinned by clear methodology and processes”, accompanied by stronger suspicious transaction monitoring as risks evolve. According to the regulator, the […]

Midnite has continued its spending spree in the Sky Bet EFL Championship, this time locking down a deal to become Southampton FC’s official training kit partner.  The London-based operator first partnered with The Saints last season, funding luxury away travel through the Midnite Express, commissioning a commemorative tifo marking the 50-year anniversary of Southampton’s FA […]

The Senate of the Republic of Italy has received the first ’comprehensive bill’ which aims to implement a “complete overhaul of the Italian football system” to restore trust and credibility to the national game. Titled Bill No. 1902 – “Provisions reordering the football system”, the legislation has been submitted by Senator Paolo Marcheschi of the […]

Banijay Gaming has agreed to acquire the casino network of Groupe JOA, in a move that will expand its position in its home-market of France. The transaction, agreed through a put option with funds managed by Blackstone and Kings Park Capital, will see Banijay Gaming add JOA’s network of 33 casinos to its portfolio. Deal […]

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and ITV have settled the schedule for the 2026 Christmas racing calendar, reshaping one of the sport’s busiest periods into a four-day television festival. Changes agreed between the BHA, ITV Racing, racecourses and commercial partners will see four consecutive days of live racing broadcast from 26 to 29 December, in […]