Category Archives: Betting

Mexico: Sheinbaum eyes steep sin tax on gambling

In Mexico, sin taxes are reportedly likely applied on gambling as a new measure of the National Budget for 2026. National media awaits for President Claudia Sheinbaum and Finance Secretary Rogelio Ramírez de la O to present the draft budget of the MORENA government.  This will be the Sheinbaum administration’s first budget since she succeeded …

EstrelaBet taps into intercontinental football with Stats Perform

EstrelaBet is aiming to boost the engagement experience for football fans in a new deal with sports data provider Stats Perform. Through the multi-year agreement, the betting operator will incorporate Stats Perform’s ‘Bet LiveStreams’ into its offering, unlocking round-the-clock betting opportunities for more than 20,000 men’s and women’s football matches from across the world per …

Betby upgrades AI capabilities to maximise betting coverage

For better or worse, the impact Artificial Intelligence is having on modern society and business is undeniable, and companies like Betby are striving to make sure their efforts fall into the first category. The sportsbook solutions company is preparing to unveil a range of AI-backed sports betting tools, focusing on four areas. The AI upgrades …

Tipico seals Admiral Austria deal as Novomatic targets global growth

Tipico Group has finalised the acquisition of ATLAS Group GmbH, the parent company of Admiral Austria, reshaping the country’s betting landscape and consolidating its position across German-speaking markets. The transaction sees Novomatic AG step away from its Austrian sportsbook operations to prioritise international expansion, while Tipico assumes control of a longstanding local brand. Both Tipico …

SunBet brand standout growth driver for South Africa’s Sun International

SunBet is asserting itself as one of South Africa’s leading online bookmakers while in the early stages of new leadership, with its parent company, Sun International, now headed by former William HIll CEO Ulrik Bengtsson. According to Sun International’s interim financial, SunBet Group revenue for the first six months of 2025 rose 70.7% year-over-year to …

Football icons unite in Portugal: Betano powers Legends Charity Match

The Legends Charity Game will take place at Lisbon’s Estádio José Alvalade on September 15th, ahead of the SBC Summit, with Betano as its Supporting Charity Partner Portugal Legends, including Luis Figo, Ricardo Quaresma and Deco, are set to face the likes of Kaká, Cafu, Carles Puyol and other World Legends in what promises to …

Exchequer Secretary slams “irresponsible” racing tax hike talks

The UK Treasury has attempted to fan out tensions gripping horse racing as the sport goes ahead with its planned strikes. In an unprecedented move for British horse racing, four race meetings scheduled for today, 10 September, were taken off the racing calendar as a protest against a potential betting tax hike. Tax rise still …

Beyond Basic Compliance: How specialised expertise drives iGaming success

Ahead of SBC Summit, SBC News sits down for an exclusive interview with George van Zinnicq Bergmann, Founder of EM Group, on navigating the evolving challenges of modern iGaming operations. The iGaming industry’s rapid evolution has created unprecedented challenges for operators navigating complex regulatory landscapes. We sat down with George van Zinnicq Bergmann, founder of …

Joaquim Agut: “CIRSA all in to dominate all Spanish gambling markets”

Grupo CIRSA has refreshed its corporate profile to drive its mission to become the leading business in Spanish-speaking gambling global markets. The statement leads CIRSA’s listing on the Madrid Bolsa and the publication of its first interim results as a public listed company, reporting operating income of €573m. This increase in net income was coupled …