Category Archives: Betting

Svenska Spel has reported its strongest second quarter of trading since the Swedish gambling market was re-regulated in 2019, with the World Cup providing a welcome boost to overall performance. During the three months ending 30 June 2026, Svenska Spel’s net gaming revenue increased 7% year-on-year to SEK1.96bn (£151.2m). The figure also represents a 4% […]

The UK’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has launched the long-awaited consultation on banning illegal gambling sponsors from sports. The announcement comes just days after the DCMS confirmed to SBC News that the consultation is pending, at a time when licensed operators – most notably Entain – are becoming increasingly frustrated with the […]

Szerencsejáték Zrt, Hungary’s state-owned gambling and betting operator, has undergone a sweeping overhaul of its board and leadership, sanctioned by the new TISZA government. On Tuesday, Finance and Economy Minister András Kármán announced the appointment of Marcell Olajos as Chairman of Szerencsejáték Zrt, marking the first major shake-up of the operator since Péter Magyar‘s government […]

Greece has approved a “key cooperation” to allow sophisticated and reactive web-blocking and domain closures against illegal gambling websites.  As announced by the Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) a new strategy has been enabled with Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT) to prioritise “DNS-based” web-blocking and domain name enforcement. The Commission states that the legislation introduces […]

The prestige of becoming a Non-Executive Director (NED) is losing its shine in iGaming. The dynamic is a concern for leadership advisor Leo Judkins, who  believes the NED role should evolve to challenge CEOs, expose strategic blind spots and help executive teams navigate industry headwinds and adjustments. Last month, I hosted a private event in […]

Cyprus gaming technology firm GR8_TECH has added another company to its partner portfolio. The international B2B tech provider has partnered with Georgian company Setana Bet, the betting arm of sports broadcaster Setana Sports. Setana Sports has joined GR8_TECH’s Champions Club, a network of operator partners utilising the firm’s technology, namely its sportsbook solution to accelerate […]

BOYLE Sports is deepening its commitment to its Serbia-based technology hub, stating that the centre offers ‘exceptional’ opportunities as the firm continues to grow. Over the last 12 months, the omni-channel operator has seen 65 new people walk through the doors of its Belgrade office, doubling down on its strategic goal of expanding its domestic […]

CIRSA has acquired a majority stake in Paraguayan online casino operator Slots del Sol, marking the gaming group’s entry into the country’s regulated market. Slots del Sol operates an online casino alongside two land-based casinos and two gaming halls in Paraguay, providing CIRSA with an established omnichannel presence in the market. The acquisition forms part […]