Category Archives: Betting

Tipico seals Admiral Austria deal as Novomatic targets global growth

Tipico Group has finalised the acquisition of ATLAS Group GmbH, the parent company of Admiral Austria, reshaping the country’s betting landscape and consolidating its position across German-speaking markets. The transaction sees Novomatic AG step away from its Austrian sportsbook operations to prioritise international expansion, while Tipico assumes control of a longstanding local brand. Both Tipico …

SunBet brand standout growth driver for South Africa’s Sun International

SunBet is asserting itself as one of South Africa’s leading online bookmakers while in the early stages of new leadership, with its parent company, Sun International, now headed by former William HIll CEO Ulrik Bengtsson. According to Sun International’s interim financial, SunBet Group revenue for the first six months of 2025 rose 70.7% year-over-year to …

Football icons unite in Portugal: Betano powers Legends Charity Match

The Legends Charity Game will take place at Lisbon’s Estádio José Alvalade on September 15th, ahead of the SBC Summit, with Betano as its Supporting Charity Partner Portugal Legends, including Luis Figo, Ricardo Quaresma and Deco, are set to face the likes of Kaká, Cafu, Carles Puyol and other World Legends in what promises to …

Exchequer Secretary slams “irresponsible” racing tax hike talks

The UK Treasury has attempted to fan out tensions gripping horse racing as the sport goes ahead with its planned strikes. In an unprecedented move for British horse racing, four race meetings scheduled for today, 10 September, were taken off the racing calendar as a protest against a potential betting tax hike. Tax rise still …

Beyond Basic Compliance: How specialised expertise drives iGaming success

Ahead of SBC Summit, SBC News sits down for an exclusive interview with George van Zinnicq Bergmann, Founder of EM Group, on navigating the evolving challenges of modern iGaming operations. The iGaming industry’s rapid evolution has created unprecedented challenges for operators navigating complex regulatory landscapes. We sat down with George van Zinnicq Bergmann, founder of …

Joaquim Agut: “CIRSA all in to dominate all Spanish gambling markets”

Grupo CIRSA has refreshed its corporate profile to drive its mission to become the leading business in Spanish-speaking gambling global markets. The statement leads CIRSA’s listing on the Madrid Bolsa and the publication of its first interim results as a public listed company, reporting operating income of €573m. This increase in net income was coupled …

Scotland putting final nail in coffin of greyhound racing

Greyhound racing has been on the decline in Scotland for many years, and it’s now looking like the country will join Wales in banning the sport. This would leave England and Northern Ireland the only countries of the UK to legally allow greyhound racing, with the Welsh government having moved to ban it earlier this …

Allwyn unveils new project to fund player safety research

Allwyn has reinforced its player safety commitment by launching its latest Player Protection Lab programme. The project will serve as a launching pad for academics and experts in the responsible gambling field, who are looking to raise the standards of safer play through their own research projects. Currently open for applications, successful candidates will be …

Lottomatica bolsters board with fresh independent directors

Lottomatica has completed a fresh shake-up of its boardroom, appointing two new independent directors as the company continues to fine-tune its corporate governance. The announcement was made in Rome on 5 September and follows a busy summer of changes. Earlier this year, Chairman Andrea Moneta and Non-Executive Directors Michele Rabà, Michael Saffer and Yulia Shakhova …