Category Archives: Betting

Playtech points to Mexico and other North American opportunities as the new growth engine of its FTSE250 midcap holdings. Publishing a corporate notice ahead of its AGM, Playtech lauded that a “stronger-than-expected performance in the Americas” has continued. Though group-wide figures remain undisclosed, leadership referenced momentum maintained from FY2025. Playtech’s Americas unit delivered €209.9m in […]

Sports bettors take on a similar mindset framework to those at the top level of sport, according to 1xBet Strategic Consultant Chris Bird.  Bird told SBC News that bettors are balancing emotions and cold hard facts, just like players and coaches at top football clubs approach matches and high-level tournaments.  Ahead of the World Cup […]

Operator-affiliate relationships run on trust, but they are frequently derailed by the payment delays and human errors inherent to manual spreadsheet management. With operators reporting that up to 20% of their affiliate communications are bogged down by commission disputes, the demand for a reliable financial infrastructure has never been higher. ReferOn has promised to cater […]

EveryMatrix has secured approval to expand its operations in Alberta, which is set to become the next regulated betting market in Canada. The Malta-based gaming tech firm has been expanding its profile across the various gaming markets of the Americas in recent years, having built up a solid foundation in its home continent of Europe. […]

Super Group-owned Betway has signed former Real Madrid star Guti as a new brand ambassador for its Spanish market operations. The partnership adds to Betway’s growing roster of football ambassadors as operators continue investing heavily in player-led marketing ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup cycle. It follows Stake’s swoop for Belgian icon Eden Hazard […]

Bally’s Intralot delivered a huge year-on-year turnover boost in Q1 2026 as the company’s acquisition of Bally’s International Interactive (BII) dramatically expanded its scale, online gaming footprint and profitability. The newly combined business reported first-quarter revenue of €268.1m (£232.7m), up 180.5% YoY from €95.6m, while adjusted EBITDA surged 231.8% to €100.2m (Q1 2025: €30.2m).  EBITDA […]

Betclic and Tipico owner Banijay Group’s plans for betting and media dominance in western continental Europe appear on track according to a breakdown of its Q1 2026 performance. The Amsterdam-listed enterprise reported group-wide revenue growth of 9% to €1.15bn (£998m), up from €1m in Q1 2025, while adjusted EBITDA was up 5.4% to €196.6m (£186m) […]

The industry is hyper aware of the opportunities that LatAm offers for international operators looking to expand their horizons. WIth growing economies and wider internet access, LatAm is a high-growth region, with sportsbooks and casino operators looking to reap the rewards.  But growth requires great partnerships and recently rebranded GR8_TECH is one such company looking […]

Conversations around the future of Flutter Entertainment have been rife in the weeks since it released its Q1 2026 results, which also saw the sudden departure of FanDuel CEO Amy Howe. The business reported corporate revenues of $4.3bn (£3.5bn), up 17% on Q1 2025 comparatives of $3.66bn, but FanDuel sportsbook revenues were stagnant at $1.14bn. […]