Category Archives: Betting

Entain and Easygo’s Stake in war of words regarding location of headquarters

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. […]

EU Commission begins collective gambling tax consideration

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 […]

GR8_TECH: gender imbalance will break when industry stops fixating on division

Considerable effort has been put in by several groups to close down gender imbalances, pay gaps and glass ceilings. Organisations such as SBC’s WE Initiative and Women in Gaming promote gender diversity in the industry to encourage companies to bring more women into leadership roles. Despite these efforts, the iGaming gender imbalances have grown. According […]

VBET aims for Dutch breakout during World Cup summer

VBET, BetConstruct’s flagship B2C brand, is ready to power up its presence in the Dutch online gambling market in 2026 and beyond. Speaking to SBC News, VBET identified the Netherlands as one of its key growth markets in Europe, underpinned by an expanded product portfolio, a localisation strategy and a long-term commitment to regulatory compliance. […]

Georgia sets out to offer dedicated foreign licences with 5% gambling tax

Georgia has unveiled draft legislation that would introduce a new licensing category for international online gambling operators. Submitted to parliament under an accelerated legislative process, the proposed amendments to the law “On the Organisation of Lotteries, Gambling and Profitable Games” would establish dedicated licences for operators offering online slots and sports betting exclusively to foreign […]

Day Two of SBC Summit Tbilisi to examine the next phase of growth for Eastern Europe and Central Asia

As the gaming industries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia continue to mature, the conversation is shifting from market entry and rapid expansion to building sustainable businesses that can succeed over the long term. SBC Summit Tbilisi, held in partnership with SMH, will bring together 2,500 industry leaders to examine the challenges and opportunities shaping […]

New Spanish betting deposit limits approved as gov’t keeps up pace of changes

Spanish betting companies and customers are going to be subject to a new deposit limits system after a Royal Decree was approved by the government this week. The news comes amid wider political oversight of the Spanish betting sector, with the government having once again turned against bonusing in 2025 while also enforcing new ID […]

bet365’s ‘Sub On Play On’ feature leads to £30m pay out in first 11 days of 2026 World Cup

Global online bookmaker bet365 has paid out £30m to users through its ‘Sub On Play On’ promotion during the opening 11 days of the 2026 World Cup, with substitutes delivering a series of winners for customers. The promotion allows player bets to continue even if the original selection is substituted, with the player selection simply […]

Meta and predictions – a savvy business move or a step too far?

Meta is mulling over its next big move, according to the New York Times (NYT), with the social media giant supposedly considering a leap into the rapidly growing predictions space. This wouldn’t be the first time, and likely won’t be the last, that Mark Zuckerberg’s company has looked to jump on an emerging technological and/or […]

BetWarrior slammed for AI advert featuring Diego Maradona

A BetWarrior advert featuring an AI generated video of the late footballing legend Diego Maradona has sparked a furious tirade across Argentina and beyond. The advert, which has reportedly been televised numerous times on Argentine broadcasts during hydration breaks in 2026 World Cup matches, is said to have been authorised by some of his eight […]