Category Archives: Betting

Gold Cup winner Paddy Brennan backs BresBet back to basics approach 

New bookmaker BresBet has announced that champion jockey Paddy Brennan will serve as its first ‘Racing Legend’, promoting its brand and betting services to racing enthusiasts. Launched this September, BresBet seeks to become UK betting’s most comprehensive and best value bookmaker for horse and greyhound racing markets – servicing the intricate needs of racing customers …

W2: The Gambling Act review is an opportunity to enact real change

As the review of the 2005 Gambling Act makes its way through the various stages of parliamentary proceedings, there is one thing on everyone’s mind: will the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) enforce the changes that the gambling industry really needs? Or will the industry’s current stigma bring about unwanted reform? With …

SBC Summit CIS agenda to shine spotlight on best emerging opportunities

Next month’s SBC Summit CIS, Presented by Parimatch, will feature an agenda that delivers valuable insights into the changing face of the betting and gaming industry in markets across the region and how operators can prepare for the best emerging opportunities.  The conference and exhibition, organised by SBC in partnership with Sports Media Holding, takes …

KSA issues final guidance on KOA advertising rules

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) – The Netherlands gambling regulatory authority – has issued its final guidance on the advertising and player acquisition requirements of the KOA Regime, due to launch on 1 October.  The guidance supplements KSA ‘Games of Chance’ advertising requirements, made available to all prospective KOA licensees on 1 April – the date KSA launched …

Sportradar aims to raise $504m with IPO

Sportradar has confirmed its Initial Public Offering (IPO, with the aim of raising $504 million through floating of shares in addition to a further $159 million via concurrent private placements. The Swiss-based sports data and technology company will offer 19 million shares at a price range of $25 to $28, with the concurrent private placements …

England women’s football internationals to be broadcast on ITV

Coverage of all England national women’s football team matches will now be broadcast by ITV until 2025 from September onwards. The terrestrial network will provide coverage of all England women’s tournament qualifiers and internationals, including friendly fixtures. Coverage will begin on Friday 17 September for the Lionesses’ FIFA World Cup qualifying match against North Macedonia. …

Betway adds Atletico Madrid to global sponsorship roster  

Betway has announced its biggest Spanish market sponsorship commitment to date, becoming the international betting partner of La Liga champions Club Atletico Madrid.  Securing a two-year agreement, Betway will serve as the international betting partner of Atletico for all territories except Spain and Asia. As of 1 August, Spanish media and sports clubs have observed …

888 wins transformative buyout of William Hill heritage assets

888 Holdings is reported to be the winning party of the hotly contested auction for William Hill’s combined UK and European business assets – put up for sale by Caesars Entertainment.  As reported by The Times – Caesars has accepted a + £2 billion buyout offer put forward by 888, out-matching US private equity fund …

BetCris announces European arrival via Poland  

BetCris has marked its foray into the European online gambling marketplace, launching its online sportsbook within Poland. The South American operator becomes the 20th business (retail and online) to be granted a gambling licence by Poland’s Ministry of Finance. An expansion into Europe had long been touted by the South American operator, which was founded …