Category Archives: Betting

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 […]

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 […]

Austria’s three ruling parties have agreed on a hard-set deadline to end the long-lasting reign of the monopoly regime. Reported by local media outlet Krone, which cited sources close to the matter, the Social Democratic Party (SPÖ), Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) and the Liberal Conservatives (NEOS) will target October 2027 as the launch date for […]

The global rise of prediction markets globally could throw a spanner in the works of gambling harm prevention and treatment programmes in countries like the UK, writes SBC News’ Editor, Ted Orme-Claye. Driven by a combination of industry responsibility, regulatory pressure and public demand, betting companies in the UK have placed a much heavier onus […]

Kaizen Gaming has launched a brand new innovative AI-powered Trivia experience on its online betting and gaming brand Betano. Betano Trivia was developed by the gambling group’s innovation incubator Kaizen Labs, which brings together advanced generative AI with live entertainment that creates a constant flow of engaging and interactive experiences. The trivia features questions on […]

Betting solutions company SOFTSWISS is entering the events side of the iGaming business as it looks to join the technology dots across the sector. The company has attributed the launch of its Tech Race Summit 2026 in Warsaw to its observation that the industry is facing a “critical inflexion point”. Reflecting on 2025 metrics, SOFTSWISS […]

It looks almost certain that former Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham is going to become Prime Minister after he won the Makerfield by-election and Keir Starmer subsequently stepped down. Burnham is a veteran politician, having first become an MP in 2001 before stepping down in 2017 and becoming Mayor of Greater Manchester for nine […]

A new lottery division has been set up by EveryMatrix which will see the software provider reinforce its expertise on digital-first tech and features in the sector. EveryMatrix has worked closely with tier-1 lotteries for over a decade now, supplying them with turnkey solutions, sports, and casino technology, among others.  Some of the company’s longstanding […]

Ukraine’s gambling regulator PlayCity is expanding its remit to work with Kick in order to kick back on the widespread growth of illegal gambling advertising. The regulator has added the company to their list of social media platforms that it works with on this, which includes TikTok, Meta, YouTube, Google, Twitch and Viber. It said […]