Category Archives: Betting

BGC highlights ‘wake up call’ following latest YouGov betting poll

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has raised concerns regarding a recent YouGov poll of bettors on the subject of affordability checks, describing the results as a ‘wake up call’ for legislators.  According to the poll, 16% of bettors stated that they would welcome affordability checks, the wider implementation of which is under consideration as …

Fonbet: Maximising our presence within Russian hockey

Hockey is undoubtedly one of the most popular sports across Russia – and so partnering with the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) was an obvious choice for Fonbet as it sought to maximise its appeal to hockey fans across the CIS region as a whole. Alina Yakirevich, Marketing Director at Fonbet, delves into the ways in …

Entain ups 2021 EBITDA guidance as units clear operating high bars 

Entain Plc has upped its expected full-year 2021 EBITDA results to be in the range of £875-to-£885 million, as the FTSE100 gambling group delivers on its high-growth targets.  Publishing a Q4 trading update, Entain cites that FY2021 group net gaming revenues (NGR) will be up 7% on corresponding 2020 results. Growth is attributed to the …

SOFTSWISS’ Affilka takes advantage of ‘igaming resurgence’ in 2021 trading

Affika, SOFTSWISS‘ affiliate tracking platform, has detailed significant growth during 2021, as the company benefited from a ‘resurgence in the igaming industry’ as well as a positive trend in the affiliate space.  Last year saw the company reach 100 affiliate brands in July, whilst also incorporating 60 companies to its client list, an increase of …

LSports partners with Pronet Gaming in bet stimulation deal

Sports data solutions provider LSports has extended the reach of its BetBooster tool after securing a new deal with Pronet Gaming. Through the new partnership, the LSports bet stimulation tool will be integrated onto the Pronet Gaming platform where it will be badged as “Bet Assist”. “With Pronet Gaming already going live with BetBooster on its platform, we’re sure to see it …

MGM & Entain set 2023 earnings positive target for BetMGM JV

MGM Resorts and Entain Plc have issued a joint statement on their US venture BetMGM, that targets a net revenue result of $1.3 billion for 2022 trading.  Of significance, the venture will aim to be EBITDA results positive in 2023, marking a significant milestone for the business that was launched in the summer 2018.  The …

Raketech recruits Hills and Parsons as new MDs overseeing Malta and US operations

Raketech Plc has confirmed the dual appointment of Ian Hills and Danielle Parsons as new Managing Directors of its respective Malta and North American business units. The Nordic Nasdaq media publisher has moved to reorganise its senior management ranks to match its heightened 2022 commercial objectives with a view to grow its media network across …

Scientific Games’ responsible gambling initiatives certified by WLA

Scientific Games Corporation (SG) has received international certification for its responsible gambling operations by the World Lottery Association (WLA). Covering the five continents in which SG maintains a commercial presence, the Responsible Gaming Framework Certificate of Alignment accredits the firm’s lottery activities across both retail and digital products and services.  The accreditation was secured by …

30,000 Danes self-exclude via Spillemyndigheden’s ROFUS

The Danish Gaming Authority, Spillemyndigheden, has published an update on the number of self-excluded bettors in the country who have barred themselves from gambling using the Register of Voluntary Excluded Players (ROFUS). Having first been introduced to the Danish gambling market in 2012 as part of a wider implementation of gambling harm prevention policies, a …