Category Archives: Betting

GeoLocs on why operators are quietly changing geolocation providers

As operators expand into new regulated markets, geolocation is emerging as a critical component of performance, compliance, and player experience. Once viewed as a fixed part of the tech stack, providers are now being reassessed more frequently as expectations around accuracy, scalability, and cost evolve. GeoLocs by mkodo arises as a go to solution to […]

Entain confirms Ricky Sandler’s departure following closure of Eminence Capital

Entain has confirmed the departure of Eminence Capital Founder Ricky Sandler as a Non-Executive Director of the company. The inevitable news follows the announced closure of the Eminence fund last week, with Sandler stating that the business has “fallen short of our very high standard and your expectations”. Eminence was reported to be Entain’s third-largest […]

Meridian Holdings nets $2.3m in Q1 profits under new identity

Meridian Holdings has delivered a “breakthrough statement”, marking its first profitable quarter under its new business identity. During Q1, the NASDAQ-listed Golden Matrix Group Inc (GMGI) completed its rebrand to Meridian Holdings, adopting the MRDN ticker as part of a wider transformation as a multi-market gaming group. Publishing its Q1 accounts, Meridian reported group revenue […]

Cybersecurity in Gaming Summit returns to SBC Summit Canada 2026 with focus on AI and risk

As AI expands the attack surface and cyber threats grow more sophisticated, pressure is mounting on the gaming industry to strengthen oversight and control. The Cybersecurity in Gaming Summit returns in 2026 to confront these challenges, with a focus on risk, regulation and resilience. Taking place on Wednesday, May 20, the summit forms part of […]

Veikkaus appoints Ilkka Kosola as CFO for 2027 makeover

Veikkaus has appointed Ilkka Kosola as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), who will be tasked with overseeing the regulatory transformation of Finland’s gambling market. Kosola will take up the role at the end of September 2026, joining the executive management to transform Veikkaus ahead of Finland’s transition to a multi-licence online gambling regime, which […]

The Balkans take lead in push for fairer European market

Europe is perhaps going through the most dynamic period of regulatory changes the gambling sector has seen in recent years. In times like these, dialogue must take utmost priority to ensure fair market conditions remain the standard, and that competition is encouraged rather than stifled. The Balkan Gaming Federation (BGF) was set up with this […]

Stake makes Mexico its second market launch of 2026 ahead of FIFA World Cup

Stake has made the timely decision of launching in Mexico, just weeks ahead of the country playing host to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Stake has already built a presence across Latin America, having already gone live in both Colombia and Peru. This launch in Mexico, its second market launch of the year so far, […]

Brazil issues public warning on prediction markets illegal status

Brazil’s PT government has launched a new campaign which has warned the public that “betting will never be an investment or income”. The message follows the recent ban on prediction markets across Brazil, with the government emphasising that the platforms are not a financial instrument. The campaign began on Friday via the government’s official account […]

Coinbase and more raise $6m in funding for self-described “YouTube of predictions”

XO Market, a company positioning itself as “the YouTube of prediction markets”, has raised $6m (£4.4m) in a seed funding round led by 20VC and Picus Capital. Also participating in the round were companies including Coinbase Ventures, Ventures Together, Insiders and Foreword Fund, alongside more than 30 angel investors. The $6m raised will fund the […]

SBC Awards Europe: Meet the 2026 Winners

The SBC Awards Europe 2026 brought SBC Summit Malta to a close, with Kaizen Gaming leading the winners after securing three awards. The ceremony took place on 30 April at Xara Lodge in Malta, bringing together industry stakeholders to recognise the people and companies driving progress and setting new standards in sports betting and gaming […]