Category Archives: Betting

Tabcorp maintains steady course through shifting Australian betting landscape

Tabcorp Holdings has retained steady revenue during the first half of the 2026 financial year, reporting marginal growth in a heavily saturated market. The ASX gambling group reported year-over-year revenue growth of 1% for July-December 2025, standing at AU$1.34bn (£68m), against $1.31bn the year prior. Whilst revenue growth is marginal, Tabcorp sees its H1 EBITDA […]

NHS Wales to launch specialist gambling treatment service as part of major expansion

NHS Wales will launch its first dedicated specialist gambling treatment service and national helpline on 1 April, marking a major expansion of support for people affected by gambling-related harm. The initiative introduces the Wales Gambling Helpline alongside a new treatment programme designed to provide specialist clinical care, remote support and referrals for individuals experiencing gambling […]

Super Group growth tuned by Africa not M&A noise…

The leadership of Super Group informed investors of the many routes the NYSE business can take to reach its long-term 2028 growth targets as M&A plays remain sidelined. The underlying narrative of gambling PLCs’ at the start of 2025 sees leadership prioritise further cost controls to sustain corporate performance in an era of higher taxes […]

Tabcorp given go-ahead by ACMA to expand in-play betting services

Australian operator Tabcorp has been given the green light by the Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) to launch its “Tap in-play” service in its physical locations. The feature will allow bettors at Tabcorp bookmakers in a land-based venue to use their TAB app to create an in-play bet, before tapping on to a station […]

Dutch regulator sets record straight on influencer marketing

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling authority, has set out clear guidelines as to what constitutes influencer marketing – a practice banned in the Netherlands, carrying hefty penalties with it. The ban was first introduced back in 2022 as part of the wider reforms to the Remote Gaming Act (KOA), which are still being implemented under […]

SBC Digital prepares sportsbooks for 2026 FIFA World Cup stress test

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will place unprecedented pressure on sportsbooks. Rising acquisition costs, tighter compliance rules, AI-assisted bettors, and extreme in-play volatility make this the industry’s ultimate challenge. SBC Digital – World Cup 2026 brings together senior leaders from global operators and suppliers to provide a practical view of profitability, risk management, and long-term […]

Ban on unlicensed betting sponsors offers new hope to hard pressed bookies

Positives derived from yesterday’s UK government statement on offshore betting sponsorships in British sports will outweigh the negatives, if any, according to initial reactions from industry stakeholders. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) took a firm stance against the presence of unlicensed operators in sports, particularly as sponsors of football teams in the […]

Brightstar posts $193m loss in transition to Pure Play era 

Brightstar sees transformative costs amount to $193m, as the leadership duo states that investors come first in its new lottery-only era. Brightstar Plc has pledged to return to organic growth in 2026, having completed all technical objectives to transform its business as a standalone NYSE lottery group. 2025 concludes a transformative year for Brightstar, which […]

GGBET launches ‘Keep it GG’ campaign across Ukraine

GGBET has launched a new nationwide advertising campaign under the slogan “Keep it GG”, marking a major brand push across television, digital platforms and social media in Ukraine. The series of commercials have begun airing on Ukrainian television and online channels. The campaign was built around the phrase “GG” – short for “Good Game” – […]

FitzBet makes UK and Ireland online debut with EveryMatrix

Fitzwilliam Sports has taken its first steps into the online betting space after entering into a new collaboration with EveryMatrix.  Under the terms of the partnership, EveryMatrix will roll out its full turnkey sports and casino product to Fitzwilliam Sports’ mass market product, FitzBet, enabling the brand to significantly scale its operations across the UK […]