Category Archives: Betting

Svenska Spel doubles down on digital growth as Vegas division struggles

It was a busy quarter of trading for Svenska Spel as the growth of its online division, combined with resilience across its Lotto and Oddset brands, helped the Swedish group increase its overall net gaming revenue (NGR) by 2%.  Publishing its interim results for January – March 2026, Svenska Spel reported that NGR reached SEK […]

Betsson’s B2C progress rocked by B2B slump as EBIT suffers 47% drop

Betsson reported Q1 2026 revenue of €285.3m (£248.4m), down 3% from €294m in Q1 2025. The quarter, which came with a preliminary warning two weeks ago, was defined by continued strength in the B2C business alongside a sharp decline in B2B, weighing on overall profitability. EBITDA for the Sweden-headquartered firm plummeted 36% year-on-year to €50m, […]

APPG continues crusade against UK gambling ads

The UK Gambling Commission took some shots at yesterday’s House of Commons debate on gambling adverts, with the gun fired by Alex Balinger, Labour MP for Halesowen. Speaking on record, Ballinger accused the Commission of not doing enough to control gambling advertising in the country.  It is worth mentioning that he’s also part of the […]

CJEU Advocate General puts Malta on the ropes: Bill 55 not compatible with EU law

An Advocate General (AG) of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), Cypriot diplomat Nicholas Emiliou, has made what is essentially another EU legal statement against Malta’s Bill 55. Issuing his second opinion regarding a Bill 55-related case in as many months, Emiliou chiefly referenced an Austrian court request for a preliminary ruling on […]

Sponsor Spotlight: Cars, horses, and ball games

Sports sponsorships in the global betting and gaming industry never sleep. This week alone has already produced some major deals, which will be seen by millions of sports fans around the world. This edition of Sponsor Spotlight will zoom in on Polymarket’s latest breakthrough in Europe, take a seat at the races with Betway and […]

Bet365 nets French licence for World Cup debut

Jake Pollard breaks that UKgiant’s entrance is set to boost marketing and increase competition in mature French market… just in time for the World Cup Bet365 is expected to begin its debut in France very shortly following its licensing for online sports betting in the country. The decision followed a scheduled meeting held by the […]

BGC names Kane Purdy new Chair amid UK wars of words

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has revamped its senior leadership amid a new fallout and lobbying battle around gambling regulation and tax in the UK. Kane Purdy, the Managing Director of Gamesys Operations, has been named the new non-executive Chair of the BGC. He will take on the role as Chair of the betting […]

GR8 Tech follows up casino improvement with toolkit upgrade ahead of 2026 World Cup

GR8 Tech is strengthening its engagement and retention toolkit to help operators convert short-term traffic into long-term value ahead of the 2026 World Cup.  While major tournaments reliably deliver spikes in registrations and deposits, the real commercial challenge, according to the solutions provider, lies in keeping players active beyond their first few sessions.  “The World […]

A better vision for the future: BETER CRO outlines company ambitions

BETER is looking to the future as it continues to expand its content offerings and diversify into new markets.  Sitting down at SBC Summit Rio, BETER’s Chief Revenue Officer, Chuck Robert Robinson, joins SBC Noticias’ Ana Maria Menezes to discuss the company’s strategy in eFootball, their wider goal with player engagement as well as AI, […]