Category Archives: Betting

Rank Group names new CCO amid wider leadership transition

LSE-listed Rank Group Plc has appointed Jenny Blogg as its new Chief Commercial Officer, with the former Allwyn UK Operations Director set to take up the role on 16 March. The appointment comes amid a leadership shake-up at the Grosvenor Casinos and Mecca Bingo owner, with CEO John O’Reilly announcing his intention to retire last […]

Sweden resets gambling fees for Inspectorate’s sweep of 2026 changes 

A new licensing regime for gambling businesses in Sweden will take effect from 1 March 2026, overseen by the Gambling Inspectorate of Spelinspektionen. Authorised by the Riksdag, the reform resets supervision fees for licensed gambling operators (B2C) and technology and games suppliers (B2B) A new fee structure includes a headline annual charge of SEK 240,000 […]

1XBet singled out as Egypt initiates anti-betting app campaign

Egypt is stepping up enforcement actions against the gambling industry in the country, with 1XBet a particular priority according to local media outlets. According to the Egypt Independent and Al-Masry Al-Youm, among other local sources, the move was announced by a senior MP in televised statements late last week. MP Ahmed Badawy, Head of the […]

Betano marks 20th regulated market move with Ghana launch

Kaizen Gaming has launched its Betano brand in Ghana, marking the igaming group’s 20th regulated market launch and its first new market entry of 2026. The launch was formally marked at an event in Accra, attended by Kaizen Gaming executives, including George Skarlatos, Director of business development; Daniel Lamberti, Senior Business Development Advisor; and Joseph […]

Fast Track: digitalising the iGaming industry

Does iGaming capitalise on the technology that envelops the industry? This is the driving force behind Fast Track, which has finalised the integration of Greco in a move designed to complete its full value proposition. With operational headwinds coming in a variety of shapes and sizes across differing geographies, the company remains focused on simplifying […]

Betting, ChatGPT and the return of old-school brand marketing

It’s a word, or abbreviation, or both, that will have many people rolling their eyes when they hear it while others’ light up with excitement – can you guess what it is yet? This word is AI, of course! While many may be sick of hearing about it, of the many technological innovations bookmakers have […]

GamCare records 48% yearly increase in treatment referrals

GamCare recorded a significant increase in referrals to treatment and peer-based support services in January 2026, following contact with the National Gambling Helpline and its live chat service. The charity made 996 referrals during the month, up from 674 in January 2025 – a 48% year-on-year increase. Excluding referrals to peer-based support services such as […]

Svenska Spel breaks financial targets with online at the front

Sweden’s state operator Svenska Spel has ended 2025 on a stable footing, with results ‘exceeding’ financial targets in the words of CEO Anna Johnson. Net gaming revenue for the full year rose 2% YoY with SEK 121m (£9.7m) for a total of SEK 7.7bn (£628mn) compared to 2024 (SEK 7.6bn). Online sales became a primary […]

Andrew Rhodes calls time as Gambling Commission CEO

The CEO of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), Andrew Rhodes, is stepping down from the leadership role in the midst of the British betting sector’s biggest readjustment in decades. Rhodes’ departure from the Commission was announced by the regulator early this afternoon, with his resignation date confirmed as 30 April 2026. This comes 30 days […]

Codere Online celebrates 10 year deal with Real Madrid

Codere Online has marked 10 years as the official betting partner of Real Madrid this year – a relationship that has covered both the club’s men’s and women’s teams since 2016. To coincide with the anniversary, the company, which is headquartered in Madrid, has launched a new advertising campaign titled “Go for it with Codere”, […]