Category Archives: Betting

The British government is swinging back the hammer to drive the final nail into the coffin of NHS England, one of three administrative bodies tasked with overseeing funds generated from the statutory levy on gambling harms.  Yesterday, King Charles III delivered his annual speech, outlining the Labour government’s legislative plans for the rest of the […]

The global appetite for esports betting is growing considerably according to DATA.BET, a prominent sportsbook solutions developer with a focus on the space. DATA.BET has already predicted that convergence between gaming and betting audiences will continue in 2026, largely driven by demand for esports – the firm’s latest datasets are likely giving it further confidence […]

Sciensano has reported that risky gambling behaviour in Belgium has remained stable over the past five years, although more than half of the population continues to be exposed to gambling advertising on a weekly basis. According to the Belgium public health institute’s latest Health Survey, 2.6% of Belgian players currently display risky gambling behaviour, while […]

Tipico Sportwetten has reaffirmed that it will be the “first and only” licensed sportsbook operator to provide a livestream of all FIFA World Cup 2026 matches for German audiences. An update was issued this morning by Tipico to clarify its streaming rights, stating: “From June 11 to July 19, when the World Cup captures the […]

Writing for SBC News, John Cook – SBC Media Commercial Director – takes a look at why marketing campaigns may fail to miss the mark with operators. The global iGaming industry is one of the most competitive B2B technology sectors in the world. Core to the growth of B2B suppliers is the attraction of new […]

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has released new details on the remit of the UK’s Illegal Gambling Taskforce, five months after its creation. Back in January, Gambling Minister Baroness Twycross made a landmark announcement that the government has set up a specialised unit to wage war on the black market in the […]

The Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France’s gambling regulator, has unveiled a new algorithm designed to estimate problem gambling activity across France – and initial signs are those which cause concern. Findings revealed that players identified as high-risk generated 60% of total operator gross gaming revenue (GGR), which the regulator described as “concerning”. The ANJ […]

SBC Summit Canada returns to Toronto next week at a defining moment for Canada’s betting and gaming industry, with Alberta’s regulated market launch, mounting pressure around advertising restrictions and growing anticipation ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to dominate discussions. Taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from May 19-21, the event […]

Entain remains a target for high profile investors following the breakup of major shareholder Eminence Capital, as JP Morgan Chase increases its shareholding in the company. A notification to the London Stock Exchange revealed that JP Morgan Chase has upped its stake in Entain to control 7% of the company’s overall stock, consisting of 5.6% […]