Category Archives: Betting

Rank Group doubles down on sports betting strategy

Rank Group has reiterated its vision of a stronger share in UK sports betting thanks to a new wave of legislative revisions. On 22 July 2025, new land-based rules came into force that not only increased the number of machines permissible in gambling venues, but also allowed for the offering of sports betting in order …

Better Collective to report on esports as standalone segment

Digital sports media group Better Collective (BC) is consolidating its presence in esports with revamped financial reporting from Q2 onwards. The company first ventured into the space in 2020 with the acquisition of HLTV for €34.5m. HLTV is a leading platform for digital content relating to the video game Counter-Strike, averaging around 350 million monthly …

Brazil’s betting shake-up: SINAPO redefines licensing

Brazil is gearing up for a major regulatory shift as the Ministry of Finance finalises the National Betting System (SINAPO) – a new central hub designed to bring all betting operators under one roof. Built by the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA), the platform looks to unify oversight at both federal and state levels, …

Neal Menashe: Super Group has best credentials to ride-out generational storms

iGaming is no stranger to regulatory upheavals, as 2024 and 2025 have been successive years with such overhauls coming into play. Super Group, operator of the Betway sportsbook and multiple online casino brands under Spin, has first hand experience of many. Active across some of the world’s biggest betting markets from its headquarters in Guernsey, …

BETBY pushes esports beyond mainstream competitions

BETBY has added three new e-sim titles to its Betby Games portfolio; eBoxing, eVolleyball and the world’s first virtual version of Kabaddi, eKabaddi, bringing its total to 22. The move reflects esports betting going beyond football and basketball, focusing more on niche and regional content. This continues the firm’s focus on finding ways for its …

Newly promoted Sunderland signs second betting deal for 25/26 season

LiveScore Group has agreed a deal with Sunderland AFC to become one of the club’s principal partners, marking the team’s second betting partnership in recent months. The new agreement includes branding on the first-team shirt sleeve, training wear and warm-up kit for the 2025/26 season. LiveScore’s core product is football scores app, but its betting …

Mongolia changes direction to ban all forms of gambling

The Great Khural of Mongolia has voted on legislative amendments that will prohibit all activities related to paid predictions, sports betting, and online gambling. Announced by the Great Khural’s press service, Mongolian legislators have reviewed and approved amendments to the country’s Law on Licensing in March which clamp down on both online and retail betting.  …

FDJ’s Unibet returns to boxing form with Queensberry Promotions

FDJ United has again tapped into top-level UK boxing by renewing its contract with Queensberry Promotions, promoter of various high profile boxers like Tyson Fury. Besides Fury, other top British boxing talents working with the Frank Warren-owned Queensberry promotion include Daniel Dubois, Anthony Yarde, and Ryan Garner. Warren has previously given boxing fans exclusive behind-the-scenes …