Category Archives: Betting

How Kambi is raising the bar for live betting at the World Cup

The opening round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage has already delivered surprises, drama and plenty of emotion. Danny Skelton, Head of Soccer at Kambi, breaks down for SBC News what the tournament’s unpredictable start means for the sports betting industry, exploring the trends, challenges and opportunities emerging as the tournament continues, and […]

Entain may call time on Central and Eastern Europe business

Entain is reportedly mulling over a tough decision on the future of its Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) operations. According to Reuters, the Ladbrokes Coral owner is considering selling its stake in Entain CEE to EMMA Capital, its partner in the joint venture established in 2022. Such a move could have a huge impact on […]

Andy’s Burnham down the bookies as Makerfield by-election sets Betfair record

Makerfield, a parliamentary constituency in northwest England, has become a focal point in British politics as Andy Burnham mounts a bid to take control of the government. Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, is hoping to return to parliament and subsequently challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership and the Prime Minister’s job in 10 Downing […]

Gibraltar on the hunt for a new Executive Gambling Director

Gibraltar’s Ministry of Justice, Trade and Industry has begun searching for a new Gambling Commissioner and Executive Director. The vacancy is based out of Europort, Gibraltar, and will involve the strategic overview and management of the country’s gambling regulations. Applicants are required to have a minimum of five years’ senior executive, regulatory, or strategic experience […]

New networking formats and prediction market debates stole the spotlight at SBC Summit Americas 2026

SBC Summit Americas 2026 welcomed industry professionals from across North and Latin America last week, with discussions around prediction markets and a series of new networking initiatives earning strong praise from attendees. Held at the Broward County Convention Center from June 9-11, the event facilitated discussions between operators, affiliates, suppliers and regulators on the opportunities […]

Soft2Bet set to roll out latest MEGA gamification engine for 2026 World Cup

Soft2Bet has unveiled MEGA Shoot, a football-themed gamification engine developed for the 2026 World Cup, with early results showing a 13.5% uplift in player retention. The game will be rolled out across selected Soft2Bet brands, including Betinia, Swiper, Campobet, ToonieBet and Elabet, in regulated markets such as Denmark, Greece, Mexico, New Jersey, Ontario, Romania and […]

Europe forms international blockade against prediction markets

Nine European countries have come together to monitor and prevent prediction market activity within their jurisdictions during the FIFA World Cup. Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, and Switzerland have signed a collective agreement committing to knowledge and information exchange on how prediction market platforms target their populations. As a reminder, prediction […]

UK regulator outlines key priorities for spending extra budget

Tim Miller, Executive Director of Research and Policy at Britain’s Gambling Commission, has broken the secrecy seal around how it will roughly spend £26m as it seeks to contain the illegal gambling. The Commission received the additional funding back in November when the UK’s Autumn Budget was announced. Aside from the subsequent creation of the […]

UK minister puts crosshairs on illegal gambling advertising

Baroness Twycross, the UK government’s Gambling Minister, has made an illegal gambling advertising crackdown priority number one in the government’s bid to preserve the licensed market. Her comments come amid plans for crackdowns on gambling activities in other countries, most notably the Netherlands, as well as during a campaign against illegal gambling platforms by the […]