Category Archives: Betting

GRID acquires Bayes Esports assets to boost esports betting division

Berlin-based data and technology company GRID has taken over the intellectual property of Bayes Esports following the firm’s liquidation proceedings. The acquisition is set to strengthen GRID’s betting arm, GRID Bet, and deepen its role in the fast-growing esports sector. Bayes technology integrated into GRID platform The agreement transfers nearly a decade of Bayes’ work …

Intralot secures €660m financing to support Bally’s Interactive deal

Intralot SA has finalised commitments for €660m in new debt facilities to fund its acquisition of Bally’s International Interactive and restructure parts of its existing balance sheet. The Athens-listed group confirmed that the package consists of a €460m (£400m) six-year senior secured term loan from institutional lenders and a €200m four-year amortising term loan provided …

4H Agency: Sanity Check on European iGaming advertising

The Rules, standards and policies governing iGaming advertising in Europe are more fragmented than ever before. The backdrop sees regulators stepping up oversight and handing out multi-million-euro fines to platforms and publishers. From the Med to the Baltics, all forms of media are under tighter scrutiny, reinforcing the message that campaigns must stay within strict …

UKGC: finance checks and operator practices may drive customers to black market

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is examining whether certain operator practices and policies may drive customers towards illegal, unregulated websites. The regulator has published a report, the first in a planned series diving into the extent of illegal gambling in the UK, coming at a time of extensive political and regulatory debate. This report is …

Kaizen Gaming adds HR experience to leadership team

Kaizen Gaming has appointed Vassilis Gavroglou as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). The move comes as the Athens-headquartered GameTech company continues to grow its workforce across Europe and Latin America. The operator employs more than 2,700 staff from 40 nationalities in 19 countries. Gavroglou will be tasked with overseeing people strategy and HR operations …

Jean-Luc Moner-Banet named ULIS President to strengthen sports integrity

United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS) has entered a new chapter with the election of Jean-Luc Moner-Banet as President and the confirmation of a new Executive Committee at its General Meeting in Bern, Switzerland. The leadership change comes as the organisation continues to sharpen its efforts to protect global sport from manipulation and illegal …

Genius Sports acquires Sports Innovation Lab to expand fan data reach

Genius Sports has announced the acquisition of Sports Innovation Lab (SIL), a move designed to expand its media division and strengthen its ability to deliver data-led fan engagement. Building a broader fan picture The company explained that the deal combines its official sports data rights portfolio with SIL’s fan intelligence platform, which tracks consumer behaviour …

EGBA calls on Europe to back landmark standard on gambling harm markers

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has urged national standardisation delegates to support a new European standard on markers of harm in online gambling. The decisive vote at the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) is set to close on 25 September 2025. Towards a common framework The proposal represents the culmination of a three-year …

Super Group raises 2025 forecast after better-than-expected Q3

Super Group, owner of the Betway sportsbook and Spin online casino brands, has lifted its full-year revenue and earnings guidance after reporting that third-quarter trading outperformed expectations. Guidance raised on stronger results The company now expects 2025 revenue to come in between $2.125bn and $2.200bn, up from its earlier forecast of just above $2.04bn. Adjusted …

Bet365 launches free-to-play Tournament Challenge with Incentive Games

Bet365 has rolled out a new free-to-play title, Tournament Challenge, developed in partnership with Incentive Games, ahead of the European football season. The game went live on 16 September to coincide with Matchday One. It tasks players with predicting the result of selected matches – win, lose or draw – with picks editable until kick-off. …