Category Archives: Betting

SBC Summit to examine Latin America’s biggest growth opportunities

Latin America remains one of gaming’s biggest growth stories, but rising taxes, tougher regulations, and increasing competition are forcing operators to rethink where they invest. SBC Summit will examine where the region’s strongest opportunities now lie through its dedicated Latin America track. Taking place on 1 October 2026 at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa, the […]

Ukraine finds discrepancies between gambling reform calls and total player count

The majority of Ukrainians are in favour of stricter gambling regulations, however only a small proportion engage with the sector. This was revealed in a study commissioned by local regulator PlayCity, with results based on a total of 3,164 respondents. While the exact study and its methodology are not publicly available for viewing, the gambling […]

Entain CEE valued at £1.9bn as company confirms sale to EMMA Capital

Entain will close the shutters on its Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) operations, confirming the move a week after media speculation that a withdrawal was imminent. The group has agreed to sell its 20% stake in the Entain CEE business to its joint venture partner EMMA Capital for a total cash consideration of around €425m […]

Gaming1: we need to move away from solely focusing on gambling

Ramping up the entertainment factor in the eyes of players has long been considered a key ambition across the industry, and Gaming1 is certainly no different. This forms a primary target for Chief Vision & Product Officer, Jean-Christophe Choffray, with a wave of future improvements designed to drive overall enjoyment. However, with a product suite […]

REPORT: What do media buyers actually value in 2026?

Marketing in our industry is noisy. Channels are multiplying, budgets are being scrutinised more than ever and the pressure to deliver a return on investment is almost at a tipping point. But for media buyers, the wheels keep on turning as they look to find new and innovative ways to drive brand awareness and generate […]

Entain and Easygo’s Stake in war of words regarding location of headquarters

Stake and Entain are both back in the spotlight after a dispute between the two companies over where the former is domiciled. Entain has been on a recent spate of calling out grey market operators in the UK, and has again turned to Stake regarding the Easygo-owned company’s domicile in the Caribbean island of Curaçao. […]

EU Commission begins collective gambling tax consideration

The proposed collective gambling tax across the European Union is making progress, news that will likely lead to further sleepless nights for gambling operators across the continent. A European Parliament (EP) official confirmed to SBC News that the proposed uniform 1% tax on gambling across the EU had ‘gained momentum’ in broader conversations around the […]

GR8_TECH: gender imbalance will break when industry stops fixating on division

Considerable effort has been put in by several groups to close down gender imbalances, pay gaps and glass ceilings. Organisations such as SBC’s WE Initiative and Women in Gaming promote gender diversity in the industry to encourage companies to bring more women into leadership roles. Despite these efforts, the iGaming gender imbalances have grown. According […]

VBET aims for Dutch breakout during World Cup summer

VBET, BetConstruct’s flagship B2C brand, is ready to power up its presence in the Dutch online gambling market in 2026 and beyond. Speaking to SBC News, VBET identified the Netherlands as one of its key growth markets in Europe, underpinned by an expanded product portfolio, a localisation strategy and a long-term commitment to regulatory compliance. […]

Georgia sets out to offer dedicated foreign licences with 5% gambling tax

Georgia has unveiled draft legislation that would introduce a new licensing category for international online gambling operators. Submitted to parliament under an accelerated legislative process, the proposed amendments to the law “On the Organisation of Lotteries, Gambling and Profitable Games” would establish dedicated licences for operators offering online slots and sports betting exclusively to foreign […]