Category Archives: Betting

Latvia has merged the functions of gambling taxation and regulation under one government body, streamlining the supervision of the domestic sector. The Inspectorate for Supervision of Gambling and Lotteries, which was responsible for licensing and regulatory compliance, is no more as a standalone entity.  Instead, it is being integrated into the State Revenue Service alongside […]

Following its M&A movements, Genius Sports sees itself at the centre of investor scrutiny in 2026. The past couple of weeks have been no different, with the market cap of the NYSE technology group now dropping below the amount it paid to acquire digital sports and gaming media network, Legend. In the last few months, […]

The OHID has published its first list of grants under the new statutory levy system, providing a clear contrast from the funding allocation of third parties previously led by GambleAware. The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) has revealed the full list of the gambling harm prevention organisations awarded funding from the new statutory […]

Like any sport, horse racing has its ups and downs. In the UK, for example, fan engagement has been a recurring challenge in recent years. However, it’s a challenge affecting many international horse racing jurisdictions, prompting a global search for new audiences. As the Grand National approaches this weekend, SBC News asks the question – […]

As new technology and shifting player expectations continue to reshape the world of iGaming, SBC Summit Malta will feature sessions dedicated to helping stakeholders confidently navigate the sector’s next phase.  Taking place from 29 to 30 April, the event’s conference programmewill offer 6,000 industry stakeholders a focused look at how operators can translate emerging trends […]

Now that the new system to fund gambling charities is officially in place in the UK, will that prove a solid positive for the sector, or is a bit of convincing still needed to justify the decision? For those unaware of how gambling harm funding works in the UK, it used to be that voluntary […]

A Financial Reporting Council (FRC) investigation into KPMG’s auditing of Entain’s accounts has been closed with no further action planned, though the circumstances of the problem remain a matter of forthcoming legal discourses.  In 2024, the FRC launched its investigation into KPMG’s auditing of Entain’s 2022 accounts. This came amid a wider case regarding Entain’s […]

Sportsbook provider Sportingtech has optimised its offering ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by launching a number of new widgets to drive engagement. Events Widget, Groups Widget, and Long-Term Bets Widget will all cater to the football-hungry audience as this summer’s tournament kicks off. The first one offers a holistic view of match markets, […]