Category Archives: Betting

Kalshi is pursuing a valuation which will make it larger than every listed gambling company on the planet, should the predictions market giant pull it off. The New York company is gearing up for a rumoured IPO next year, but ahead of that it is seeking new investment to raise its valuation to over $40bn […]

More than one in four gambling websites are considered high or critical risk, according to new analysis from ScamInfo.ai, with the sector unsurprisingly emerging as one of the most dangerous categories across the internet. The cybersecurity platform analysed 7,185 websites spanning more than 40 online sectors and found that gambling and betting accounted for 34.7% […]

Sports sponsorships in the global betting and gaming industry never sleep. This week alone has already produced some major deals, which will be seen by millions of sports fans around the world. This edition of Sponsor Spotlight will look at BoyleSports’ advancement into Northern Irish football, BetMGM’s successful expansion of a major US contract, and […]

Latin America remains one of gaming’s biggest growth stories, but rising taxes, tougher regulations, and increasing competition are forcing operators to rethink where they invest. SBC Summit will examine where the region’s strongest opportunities now lie through its dedicated Latin America track. Taking place on 1 October 2026 at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa, the […]

The majority of Ukrainians are in favour of stricter gambling regulations, however only a small proportion engage with the sector. This was revealed in a study commissioned by local regulator PlayCity, with results based on a total of 3,164 respondents. While the exact study and its methodology are not publicly available for viewing, the gambling […]

Entain will close the shutters on its Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) operations, confirming the move a week after media speculation that a withdrawal was imminent. The group has agreed to sell its 20% stake in the Entain CEE business to its joint venture partner EMMA Capital for a total cash consideration of around €425m […]

Ramping up the entertainment factor in the eyes of players has long been considered a key ambition across the industry, and Gaming1 is certainly no different. This forms a primary target for Chief Vision & Product Officer, Jean-Christophe Choffray, with a wave of future improvements designed to drive overall enjoyment. However, with a product suite […]

Marketing in our industry is noisy. Channels are multiplying, budgets are being scrutinised more than ever and the pressure to deliver a return on investment is almost at a tipping point. But for media buyers, the wheels keep on turning as they look to find new and innovative ways to drive brand awareness and generate […]

Stake and Entain are both back in the spotlight after a dispute between the two companies over where the former is domiciled. Entain has been on a recent spate of calling out grey market operators in the UK, and has again turned to Stake regarding the Easygo-owned company’s domicile in the Caribbean island of Curaçao. […]

The proposed collective gambling tax across the European Union is making progress, news that will likely lead to further sleepless nights for gambling operators across the continent. A European Parliament (EP) official confirmed to SBC News that the proposed uniform 1% tax on gambling across the EU had ‘gained momentum’ in broader conversations around the […]