Category Archives: Betting

Stakes go over €3bn as Germany begins quarterly reporting

Germany’s regulator, Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), has ushered into a new era of gambling market analysis. In a first for the local market, the gambling authority released quarterly data depicting the value of cross-state (within national borders) bets made on games of chance. The numbers were fed to the GGL by licensed operators, which …

BoyleSports backs TNT Sports PL coverage in £100m UK expansion plan

BoyleSports has been named the official sponsor of TNT Sports’ Premier League coverage for the 2025/26 season as the firm marks another significant step in its £100m UK expansion plan announced in July. The sponsorship will see BoyleSports branding featured across all non-whistle-to-whistle coverage of the 52 live matches, as well as highlights packages and …

Banijay CEO: Betclic would welcome increased competition in France

François Riahi, CEO of Betclic parent company Banijay Entertainment, has said the group would welcome increased competition in France if online casino were to be regulated. Asked if potential regulation of the vertical would add risk to Betclic’s dominance of online sports betting and gaming in its home market, Riahi said the operator was “very …

Noticias view: Hard lessons learnt from turbulent transitions of Brazil & Peru

Lucia Gando tunes into SBC Noticias webinar diving into the shared concerns and commonalities Brazil and Peru have regarding their respective market transitions.  Both countries have pursued regulation of online gambling, but regulators and politicians in each jurisdiction have very different expectations of outcomes. A panel of local experts provides  insights into the regulatory challenges, …

UK gov might not be able to resist taking a bite out of £1.49bn GGY

UK online gross gambling yield (GGY) rose 2% annually during the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, and this may be irresistible for a cash-stricken government. According to the latest UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) statistics, online gambling GGY reached £1.49bn between April-June 2025, driven by a 6% increase in the number of total bets …

Sponsor Spotlight: Creative moves in betting and gaming

From the pitch to the podcast studio, betting and gaming brands are getting creative with where they plant their flags. What used to be a straight contest for shirt space or stadium signage is now a more imaginative game, with operators picking partners that speak directly to the audiences they want. This week’s announcements span …

French government orders PMU reform to revive group’s fortunes

The French government has appointed French MP Eric Woerth to direct the reform of Pari-Mutuel Urbain (PMU), governance and financing model in order to revamp the group’s fortunes. The news follows a recent report by the French Financial Inspectorate (IGF) that called for a reduction in the revenues that are paid to the group’s stakeholders …

Hub88 launches Pick’em88 in partnership with Odds88

Hub88 has launched its first Pick’Em product, branded as a simplified yet rapid engagement sports betting feature which looks to boost player engagement. Pick’em88’s 50/50-style game – a format which is more popular over in the US – allows users to predict whether a player or team will go over or under a projected outcome.  …

SkyCity boss acknowledges AUS shortfalls and commits to improvement

SkyCity Entertainment Group has acknowledged compliance issues with its Adelaide venue, identified by an independent review. The review was conducted to establish whether the company is suitable to manage the venue and whether SkyCity Adelaide can continue to hold a casino licence. Both were subsequently cleared in this regard. However, highlighted in the results were …

FDJ partners with EveryMatrix to chase affiliate leads for betting division

FDJ United is gunning for more visibility across multiple European markets after its newly expanded betting operations ran into hurdles during the first half of the year. The French state-owned operator has signed a deal covering its betting and gaming division with PartnerMatrix Intelligence, the affiliate platform of B2B gaming services firm EveryMatrix. The company …