Category Archives: Betting

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …