Category Archives: Betting

Greece moves to “Zero Tolerance” to combat black-market gambling

Athens is informed that all options are being reviewed in the economic and social  fight against black market operators, including prison sentences and consumer fines for repeated play on illegal websites. Greece maintains its ambitions to be the first EU nation to launch a ‘comprehensive framework’ dedicated to combat illegal gambling activities and related crimes. […]

Tim Heath’s Yolo looking to sell Sportsbet.io and Bitcasino.io

Crypto-gambling billionaire Tim Heath is reported to be “in the late stages” of selling the Yolo Group brands Sportsbet.io and Bitcasino.io. An expected sale has been reported by The Australian, in a move that would see Heath complete a full exit from the crypto-gambling market as he repositions Yolo Group toward regulated online gambling jurisdictions. […]

Inter & Stuttgart games prompt Dutch gambling ad concerns

The Netherlands Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), is set to crack down on illegal gambling advertising after rules were not met in recent European matches.  The authority has cited incidents in the Champions League match in September between Ajax and Inter Milan, as well as Go Ahead Eagles’ Europa League tie with Stuttgart.  Letters have been […]

Betfair: Markets on razor thin prices for Winter Olympics 2026

Betfair tells SBC that it anticipates the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics will carry a special interest for British audiences, who are likely to engage with this year’s most unpredictable markets. The showcase sporting event of Winter 2026 (forget Super Bowl LX) begins on Friday 6 February as early markets point to Brits backing Team […]

SBC Summit Americas to examine regulation and compliance across Latin America

With regulatory shifts unfolding across Latin America, operators are navigating higher taxes, tougher compliance demands, and mounting pressure on how markets grow and compete. On Wednesday, 10 June 2026, Stage Five of SBC Summit Americas will host the Latin America Regulation & Compliance track, bringing together leading operators, regulators, and legal experts to tackle the […]

Midnite appoints ex-LiveScore exec as Vice President of Product

UK-based sportsbook and casino operator Midnite has appointed Sam Talbot as Vice President of Product as it continues its pursuit of Tier 1 status in global markets. Talbot brings more than 15 years of experience in product leadership roles across digital and consumer-facing platforms. He joins from LiveScore Group, where he served as Chief Product […]

Digitain gets supplier license in Isle of Man

Sportsbook tech provider Digitain has been granted an iGaming software supplier licence from the Isle of Man. Issued by the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC), the licence covers the operations of Digitain’s locally-registered Blue Whale Limited.  This licence further extends the Isle of Man’s regulated supplier ecosystem, which has kept a stable reputation […]

Opinion: Community Minister disregards vital community pillar

SBC News’ Senior Journalist, Viktor Kayed, takes a look at the seemingly never-ending discussion around betting shops on the British high-street – and what is being said not being said. On-the–loose politicians are again raising their heads to bark at British betting, three months after Chancellor Rachel Reeves made it clear where she stands. Speaking […]

Community Minister disregards vital community pillar

SBC News’ Senior Journalist, Viktor Kayed, takes a look at the seemingly never-ending discussion around betting shops on the British high-street – and what is being said not being said. On-the–loose politicians are again raising their heads to bark at British betting, three months after Chancellor Rachel Reeves made it clear where she stands. Speaking […]

Betano, Flashscore and Dream11 lead the way in 2025 sports app downloads

Sensor Tower’s State of Mobile 2026 report showed that sports apps saw record downloads in 2025, with sportsbook and casino platforms at the centre of the growth.  Global downloads for sportsbook and casino apps saw year-on-year growth of 34%, despite a decline of 6% in the US.  Adoption in new markets including Brazil drove the […]