Category Archives: Betting

Key UK gambling figure Lisa Nandy removes herself and DCMS team from X 

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has quit social media platform X, citing an influx of “abuse and misinformation” which is plaguing the site. Nandy, who heads up the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), confirmed that the rest of her department will also leave X. DCMS is the primary political authority for UK betting and […]

SBC Summit’s Sports Betting Innovation Track to highlight AI, live data and integrity tech

SBC Summit will spotlight the technologies driving the next generation of sports betting with a dedicated Sports Betting Innovation track. Featuring leading operators and technology experts, the agenda will explore the innovations helping sportsbooks deliver faster, smarter and more engaging betting experiences. Part of the wider Tech & Innovation Stage, the Sports Betting Innovation track […]

Berlin takes charge of German gambling oversight as regulations up for review

A new Chairman of the Administrative Board of the German gambling regulator, the GGL, has been appointed ahead of a landmark review of the country’s gambling framework. From 1 July, Christian Hochgrebe assumed the rotating chairmanship of the Administrative Board, succeeding Sandro Kirchner, who served during the previous term. The annual transition reflects Germany’s constitutional […]

Chaos grips gambling sector in Bulgaria

Bulgaria’s delayed 2026 Budget is headed to the National Assembly for a final approval, with a new rule for gambling affiliates on the cards. Until this April, the Eastern European country had a caretaker government in place, which did not have the powers to approve a national budget.  This changed on 19 April, when ex-President […]

Conor McGregor partners with 1xBet ahead of UFC return

Online sportsbook 1xBet has partnered with Conor McGregor ahead of the mixed martial artist’s return to the UFC in two weeks time. McGregor has been unveiled as a brand ambassador of the betting company ahead of his headline clash against Max Holloway at UFC 329 on Saturday 11 July. “We’re proud to welcome UFC legend […]

Fernando Morientes to attend SBC Summit Tbilisi

SBC Summit Tbilisi 2026 – Eastern Europe and Central Asia’s leading iGaming and Sports conference – will welcome football legend, three times winner UEFA Champions League, and one of Europe’s most iconic strikers, Fernando Morientes. SBC Summit Tbilisi takes place from 15-16 July, where Fernando Morientes will participate as an invited speaker. He will share […]

‘Risk is not compelling’ newcomer SafeBets launches ‘no-wager’ predictions

Prediction markets have garnered quite a lot of attention lately. Anyone following the space knows about Kalshi and Polymarket – two companies with valuations in the multi-billions, offering features reminiscent of those seen in their gambling counterparts, but nevertheless regulated in a completely different manner. But as debates whether these platforms offer events contracts or […]

Tottenham turns to Kaizen Gaming’s Betano for training kit sponsorship

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal for Kaizen Gaming-owned Betano to become the club’s official training wear partner in a three-year deal beginning for the 2026/27 season.  Betano, a gambling operator which has become accustomed to securing marketing deals with football clubs across the globe, will also have a presence across the Tottenham Hotspur stadium […]

Midnite renews with Sheffield United and adds Middlesbrough to Championship partner roster

Midnite is taking over the EFL Championship, with the company extending its partnership with Sheffield United and signing a new deal with Middlesbrough. The London-headquartered betting firm is now a front-of-shirt partner of three Championship clubs, having partnered with newly relegated side Wolverhampton Wanderers a month ago. Front-of-shirt deals in the Premier League will be […]