Category Archives: Betting

Sportradar tells investors: “We do not work with the black market”

There were two topics which dominated Sportradar‘s Q1 earnings call with investors: the opportunities in predictions, and uncertainties around allegations which stunned its share price. The Nasdaq-listed technology group was initially due to release its Q1 earnings on 6 May, but announced last week that it would be bringing the publication date to today (28 […]

Irish National Lottery urges gov’t to ban bookmaker lottery draw bets

Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI) claims that a regulatory gap exists between the Irish National Lottery and licensed bookmakers due to the latter offering bets on lottery draws. The FDJ United-owned operator is calling for the government to ban bookmakers from taking bets on lottery draws, arguing that the practice diverts potential sales and funds from […]

ATG growth remains flat as Swedish firm navigates external economic pressures

A ‘continued tough market situation’ has continued to dampen AB Trav och Galopp’s (ATG) performance throughout Q1, with redundancies and an internal restructuring forming part of its strategy to navigate external economic pressures.  Publishing its financial results for the three months ended 31 March 2026, the Swedish operator reported that top-line figures remained ‘on par […]

Sweden’s regulator watches Mr Green’s every move 

Sweden’s regulator, Spelinspektionen, is continuing to enact supervisory actions over evoke’s iGaming brand Mr Green. In the latest regulatory update, Mr Green was listed among three other brands that have found themselves under increased monitoring – those being CoinToss Ltd, Kaprifol Services Ltd, and Mr Vegas Ltd. The intended measures are to ensure that all […]

Cambridge study adds fuel to Irish gambling advertising debate

A University of Cambridge study has been thrust into the debate around gambling advertising in Ireland amid wider concerns about the industry’s societal impact in the country. Ireland is in the midst of a phase of re-regulation, with the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) taking charge of the country’s betting market under the remit […]

Tipico enters Banijay era with Mate Bacic as CEO

Tipico Sportwetten has entered a new “leadership era” as Mate Bacic succeeds Axel Hefer as Chief Executive Officer of the DACH market’s biggest sports betting and iGaming brand. The leadership transition follows Hefer’s decision to step down from the new leadership team of Banijay Gaming – the division formed as of April 2025, following the […]

Flutter sets up Leeds customer protection hub with £1.5m backing

Flutter Entertainment has funnelled a further £1.5m into responsible gambling and player safety, launching a new dedicated centre at one of its major UK headquarters. Located in the firm’s Leeds, West Yorkshire, HQ, the ‘Centre of Excellence’ is intended as a place for collaboration, learning and experimentation in the field of responsible gambling and customer […]

Novibet hires new tech chief as firm presses ahead with strategic vision

Novibet has appointed Yiannis Stravroulas as its new Chief Technology Officer, with leveraging AI and other emerging technologies outlined as a key remit for the new hire. Headquartered in Greece, Novibet is one of the largest companies in its home nation and in nearby Cyprus, but also a major player internationally, active in eight other […]

Entain dealt a blow as 6.5% shareholder Eminence Capital closes down

Entain’s plight on the stock market got a little glummer today, as reports confirmed that one of its largest shareholders, Eminence Capital, is shutting down after 27 years.  At around 12:20 GMT, LSE-listed Entain’s stock was down 7.04% to 557.4p, as the market reacted to the potential overhang created by the hedge fund’s planned exit.  […]