Category Archives: Betting

Post-Q2 refocus prompts Light & Wonder’s move from Nasdaq to ASX

Light & Wonder has shared its Q2 2025 results, showing steady progress despite a marginal dip in overall revenue as the iGaming technology company moves to a sole primary listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Currently listed on the Global Nasdaq, Light & Wonder brought in $809m in revenue, down 1% year-over-year from $816m, …

GeoLocs partners Shufti for enhanced onboarding

Geolocation specialist GeoLocs has partnered with ID provider Shufti to create a robust security experience targeting the gambling sector. Shufti will integrate its ID verification technology with GeoLocs’ precise geolocation pinpointing capabilities which will ensure that operators are onboarding players faster while remaining fully compliant with regulations. Customers will face reduced friction in the registration …

FIFA members ‘kindly reminded’ that referees can’t be sponsored by bookmakers

FIFA has reiterated that firms from the betting industry, and other sectors, are prohibited from sponsoring referee shirts or VAR rooms after it emerged that some of its rules have been loosely followed in some countries. The global football governing body sent a circular to member associations this week issuing a reminder about certain stipulations …

Meet the first-ever Affiliate Leaders Awards 2025 sshortlist and cast your vote!

SBC has announced the debut shortlist for the inaugural Affiliate Leaders Awards – a new ceremony spotlighting the companies shaping affiliate marketing’s next chapter. This time, it’s the public who holds the power, with open voting deciding which nominees will be celebrated on stage in Lisbon this September. The ceremony will welcome 600 industry leaders …

Senator tables +21 age limit and spend cap in Brazil Bets shake-up

Brazil’s betting sector could soon face fresh restrictions after Senator Humberto Costa proposes a bill to raise the legal betting age to 21 and cap player spending. Bill 3754/2025, filed this week in the Senate, would lift the age limit from 18 and restrict monthly deposits to the value of one minimum wage. The Ministry …

BHA unveils £77m plan for UK racing fixtures in 2026 

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has published its 2026 fixture list, which provides a strategic £77m investment package aimed at strengthening the quality and competitiveness of British racing, while addressing the critical need to increase the number of horses trained and retained in the country. Approved by the BHA Board and developed in conjunction with …

Flutter pits global scale to beat H2 tax hikes and changing US competition

Flutter Entertainment is confident that the scale and experience of its business will ride out the challenges of tax changes across multiple markets and the rise of prediction markets in the US. The LSE/NYSE gambling group revealed revenue of $4.2bn in Q2 2025, up 16% from $3.6bn the year prior benefiting from, as always, FanDuel’s …

Rasmus Sojmark: uniting sports and charity at the SBC Summit’s Legends Game

Taking place one day before the SBC Summit in Lisbon opens its doors to thousands of attendees from across the betting and gaming industry, SBC is hosting another seismic event. The Legends Charity game will take place on 15 September and will see some of the biggest names in world football, including members of the 2016 …

Sponsor Spotlight: Betting brands go bold with fresh formats and fan-first deals

As the sporting summer rolls on, betting brands continue to rethink how they approach sponsorship. From action sports to legacy football clubs, the latest deals show a clear shift – with operators focusing more on relevance, cultural fit and genuine engagement. This week, the spotlight is on Stake, Merkur Group, SBK and PricedUp, while Checkd …

Montenegro adopts final version of New Games of Chance

Gambling activities and licences in Montenegro will now be officially governed by the New Law on Games of Chance. Adopted as of 1 August 2025, Montenegro will implement a new regulatory structure to govern gambling in the interest of public health, safety and the economic benefit of the state. The ‘final submission’ of the New …