Category Archives: Betting

Pragmatic Play to close up sportsbook after four years of activity

Pragmatic Play is going to wind down its sports betting, virtual sports and bingo operations, as the gaming tech firm opts to focus solely on iGaming and slots. A spokesperson for the Gibraltar company confirmed to SBC News that it had conducted a strategic review of its business, leading to the decision to call it […]

Bally’s Intralot CEO talks evoke LSE delisting, debt control and global shakeup

Bally’s Intralot is on its way to initiate the biggest M&A shakeup in the UK in recent years with the proposed purchase of evoke. Robeson Reeves, Chief Executive Officer of Bally’s Intralot, was quick to point out the opportunities ahead. Naturally though, there are many questions lingering when two companies of such global scale merge. […]

UK gambling adverts under more regulatory pressure – but could it be progression?

UK gambling operators are facing increased regulatory scrutiny after the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) announced a new compliance initiative. The initiative targets social media content that could appeal to under-18s, but, despite it looking like more scrutiny for operators, some may see it as progression. An enforcement notice […]

CBF warns Brazil not to repeal Bets Law

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has given its support to the much maligned Bets Law, the federal framework regulating online gambling in Brazil. Speaking during a panel on online betting at the 14th Lisbon Forum on 2 June, CBF Vice President Michelle Ramalho defended the role of licensed online operators and their vital support of […]

Simon Westbury: operators and regulators need to educate players for informed decision making

One of the most important parts of embedding a responsible gambling culture within an operators’ business is fostering an environment that ensures players can make informed decisions about their habits. Players should be fully aware of the risks involved in gambling excessively right the way through the journey, from sign up to deposits and beyond. […]

Amsterdam turns into mission control for black market fight

Dutch gambling stakeholders have congregated in Amsterdam to speak against some of the country’s controversial gambling restrictions, reasserting that the government has hindered the competitiveness of the licensed market. Since re-regulating its online gaming market in 2021, the Netherlands has gone through major political and regulatory shifts to create a level playing field for legal […]

Bally’s Intralot hails ‘beginning of a major new chapter’ as £243.1m evoke bid confirmed

Bally’s Intralot has made an official bid of 52p per share for evoke, the owner of the William Hill, Mr Green and 888 group of brands, following several weeks of negotiations. The duo first confirmed that talks had been taking place on 20 April, after ongoing media speculation suggested that a takeover could be imminent. […]

LSports is winning Latin America: The Caliente deal is just the beginning

Amid a crucial time for the Latin American betting segment, LSports has just signed a landmark deal with Caliente Interactive to power one of the region’s biggest sportsbooks. Fernando Martinez, VP Sales LatAm at the sports data provider, breaks down for SBC News what this reveals about the direction of the market, ahead of the […]

Gordon Moody appoints new CEO to take on challenges of statutory levy era

Gordon Moody has revamped its leadership team amid a significant change for the UK gambling harm treatment sector, with the new systems in Wales condemned as “unable to meet the needs” of those using it. One of the UK’s leading specialist gambling harm treatment support organisations , Gordon Moody received £4.5m funding from the Office […]

Affiliate Leaders magazine: Issue five out now

From interviews with Better Collective’s American dream team to inside the world of affiliate fraud, issue five of Affiliate Leaders’ has it covered, The latest edition of the Affiliate Leaders’ magazine is out now, featuring interviews with Better Collective’s co-founders, deep dives into affiliate fraud and analysis into new marketing strategies. The big theme permeating […]