Category Archives: Betting

SBC Media‘s Commercial Director, John Cook, writes for SBC News as he dispels the myth that ‘products’ are what set you apart from the crowd. Instead, he explores why ‘expertise’ has become the core differentiator between market leaders and the wider industry. In the iGaming industry, we’re constantly talking about the ‘next big thing’ when […]

The Isle of Man has taken a major step in modernising its gambling framework, as the Gambling Legislation (Amendment) Bill completed its passage through the Tynwald following approval of final amendments. The Bill, which now awaits Royal Assent, represents a substantial update to the island’s regulatory regime. It aims to strengthen oversight, enhance compliance standards […]

Heritage UK bookmaker Betfred has reaffirmed its commitment to British horse racing in a tough time by reintroducing its £2m Triple Crown bonus for the 2026 flat season. The operator, which is continuing its landmark sponsorship of all five British Classics, will pay the bonus to the connections of any horse that can complete the […]

In a statement shared with SBC News, the Irish Bookmakers Association (IBA) has defended the betting industry against claims made by the National Lottery. Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI), the operator of the Irish National Lottery, argues it is losing hundreds of millions of euros a year in sales revenue and tens of millions in returns […]

Great Britain’s Gambling Commission has reiterated that financial risk assessments (FRAs) will be ‘frictionless for the vast majority of consumers’ amid a wave of scepticism. Criticism of FRAs, a solution to the long-debated topic of customer affordability checks in gambling, has been particularly fierce among horse racing stakeholders. This week, Tim Miller, the Gambling Commission’s […]

Codere Group has reported its FY2025 results, with growth reported across both retail and online operations as the company eyes a potential $2bn (£1.73bn) sale. Group gross win – the amount it has won (and its customers have lost) over a given period – reached €1.36bn, up 3.2% year-on-year (13% in constant currency). Meanwhile, adjusted […]

Kambi is putting its faith in new partnerships in France and Canada, alongside a series of product developments around the FIFA World Cup to help carry Q1 momentum over into the rest of the year. The Swedish betting technology group made €43.5m (£40m) in Q1 2025, year-over-year growth of 4.9% from €41.5m the year prior. […]