Category Archives: Betting

Will MGM Resorts become even more global as Vegas visits slow down?

MGM Resorts International is confident in its European and Asian business ventures, citing progress for the BetMGM brand in highly competitive markets like the UK. Addressing investors in its Q2/H1 earnings call this week, MGM CEO Bill Hornbuckle and CFO Jonathan Halkyard explained that MGM Digital‘s rose by 14% year-over-year to $164m (H1 2024: £143m), …

Sportradar powers BETesporte’s responsible gambling push with AI

In a significant move for the company’s ambitions in Brazil’s newly regulated betting market, Sportradar has partnered with BETesporte to implement Bettor Sense. Bettor Sense has been described as an AI-powered, personalised solution that is designed to detect early signs of gambling-related risk. BETesporte becomes the first operator in Brazil to adopt the platform as …

Sponsor Spotlight: Brands go beyond the badge this summer

As summer heats up, so does sponsorship activity across the global sports and entertainment space – with betting operators continuing to build deeper, more dynamic relationships with fans.  From primetime TV to continental club football, brands are now moving beyond simple exposure to deliver new activations. This time, Sky Vegas, Betano, Interwetten and Betway Africa …

Genius Sports elevates betting data intelligence with new European Leagues Deal

Genius Sports proclaims that it has secured the deepest coverage of exclusive betting rights and content for European football. The statement follows the NYSE sports and betting technology group reaching a multi-year agreement with the European Leagues Association (European Leagues), to onboard the GeniusIQ Platform for the data coverage of 18 ELA member leagues. The …

Inside Communications Hub: outbound communication that just clicks

In fast-moving industries like iGaming, fintech and e-commerce, real-time communication isn’t optional – it’s critical. But when outbound messages aren’t aligned with live operations, the result is confusion, inefficiency and missed opportunities. In this interview, Viktoriia Yefimenko, Product Manager at Communications Hub, shares how it turned these challenges into a unified solution. More than a …

Betclic’s Euro profile saves Banijay from French tax exposures

Sharp tax increases introduced across all gambling verticals in France have impacted the financial results of Banijay Gaming, owner of the Betclic sportsbook, but the firm’s international assets helped it weather the storm. French entertainment conglomerate Banijay Group, formerly FL Entertainment, noted an impact of around €20m on adjusted EBITDA for H1 2025 as a result …

PMU signs Playtech to lead its digital reset

SBC-Gaming&Co exclusive: PMU selects Playtech as platform provider from a three-way shortlist as French racing giant sets out to reignite its digital offering… France’s Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU) has selected Playtech as its iGaming platform provider as part of a request for proposal it launched in January to replace its longstanding provider Openbet. PMU’s search …

Codere Online rides on Mexican growth to offset Q2 FX swings.

Codere Online has posted a resilient set of Q2 trading results, as growth in Mexico offset wider currency challenges and helped the Nasdaq-listed operator reaffirm its full-year guidance. The Madrid based gaming group reported €54.8m in net gaming revenue (NGR) for Q2 2025, up 1% year-on-year or 12% when adjusted for currency fluctuations. Total revenue …

LSports brings ex-Genius Sports VP to boost LatAm vision

LSports has appointed Fernando Matinez as VP of Sales for Latin America to expand the firm’s investment portfolio across the region. For the sports betting data provider, Latin America represents a key growth market for the global sports betting landscape, marked by rapid regulatory reforms, accelerated digital adoption, and increasing rates of fan engagement.  The …