Category Archives: Betting

Gentoo Media left frustrated as Q2 World Cup trading boost slips grasp

A difficult year continues for Gentoo Media as an uplift in player activity during the World Cup failed to translate into meaningful revenue growth for the media group. Group revenue declined 9% year-over-year during Q2 to €22.9m (£19.6m) from €25m the year prior, following a 5% YoY decline during the first quarter. This was despite […]

MPs take concerns over Allwyn UK CEO’s background to Gambling Commission

British MPs heavily involved in campaigns for greater gambling reform are reportedly concerned about the appointment of new Allwyn UK Interim Chief Executive Officer, Phil Walker. It is the latest bone that MPs Iain Duncan Smith and Dawn Butler have to pick with the gambling industry, with both taking issue about Walker’s time at William […]

Altenar moves to deny Zurich advantage to Sportradar in US data conflict

Altenar has stated that it will oppose all attempts by Sportradar to relocate an ongoing lawsuit concerning the data rights and controls of US professional sports leagues outside the US District Court for the District of New Jersey. This morning, Altenar notified SBC that the Nasdaq-listed sports technology group is “attempting to force private arbitration […]

Tabcorp CEO praises Australia’s “sensible set of reforms” as $2.6bn revenue declared

Tabcorp Holdings‘ Chief Executive, Gillon McLachlan, has asserted that the company is “well positioned” to absorb any impact Australia’s newly approved gambling advertising reforms may bring. Speaking to ASX investors after the firm published its FY26 financial report, McLachlan described PM Anthony Albanese’s government’s changes to the 2001 Interactive Gaming Act as a “sensible set […]

SBC Summit reveals five First Pitch finalists set to showcase next-generation gaming tech

SBC has revealed the five startups that will compete in the 2026 edition of First Pitch, in partnership with BettingStartups, with this year’s shortlist showcasing a new generation of businesses using innovative technology to tackle some of betting and gaming’s biggest challenges. Taking place on Thursday, 1 October, on the Product Innovation Showcase Stage at […]

Bulgaria opens up affiliate licensing route

Bulgaria’s affiliate licensing framework is now in full force, with relevant companies expected to exercise full compliance and pursue a licence.  Companies have been told to complete a declaration form, issued by the Gambling Office of the NRA. The form requires a detailed description of the affiliate’s web pages, any mobile app offering services, all […]

Midnite enters international waters with Canada in sight

Dale Tang, former FanDuel Canada Senior Commercial Director, has been handpicked by Midnite to facilitate the challenger operator’s first-ever expansion overseas. Launched in 2015 by Nick Wright and Daniel Qu, with the former holding the role of Chief Executive Officer, Midnite’s momentum has attracted a high level of attention from investors through significant funding rounds, […]

Lazio pens Kaiyun Sports deal after Polymarket partnership collapses

SS Lazio has found a new commercial partner after being forced to scrap its deal with Polymarket, though it hasn’t looked particularly far and wide regarding the sector its new sponsor is from. The Serie A club has penned a deal with Kaiyun Sports, an Asia-focused betting and gaming company. As with many other deals […]