Category Archives: Betting

Football icons unite in Portugal: Betano powers Legends Charity Match

The Legends Charity Game will take place at Lisbon’s Estádio José Alvalade on September 15th, ahead of the SBC Summit, with Betano as its Supporting Charity Partner Portugal Legends, including Luis Figo, Ricardo Quaresma and Deco, are set to face the likes of Kaká, Cafu, Carles Puyol and other World Legends in what promises to …

Beyond Basic Compliance: How specialised expertise drives iGaming success

Ahead of SBC Summit, SBC News sits down for an exclusive interview with George van Zinnicq Bergmann, Founder of EM Group, on navigating the evolving challenges of modern iGaming operations. The iGaming industry’s rapid evolution has created unprecedented challenges for operators navigating complex regulatory landscapes. We sat down with George van Zinnicq Bergmann, founder of …

Joaquim Agut: “CIRSA all in to dominate all Spanish gambling markets”

Grupo CIRSA has refreshed its corporate profile to drive its mission to become the leading business in Spanish-speaking gambling global markets. The statement leads CIRSA’s listing on the Madrid Bolsa and the publication of its first interim results as a public listed company, reporting operating income of €573m. This increase in net income was coupled …

Scotland putting final nail in coffin of greyhound racing

Greyhound racing has been on the decline in Scotland for many years, and it’s now looking like the country will join Wales in banning the sport. This would leave England and Northern Ireland the only countries of the UK to legally allow greyhound racing, with the Welsh government having moved to ban it earlier this …

Allwyn unveils new project to fund player safety research

Allwyn has reinforced its player safety commitment by launching its latest Player Protection Lab programme. The project will serve as a launching pad for academics and experts in the responsible gambling field, who are looking to raise the standards of safer play through their own research projects. Currently open for applications, successful candidates will be …

Lottomatica bolsters board with fresh independent directors

Lottomatica has completed a fresh shake-up of its boardroom, appointing two new independent directors as the company continues to fine-tune its corporate governance. The announcement was made in Rome on 5 September and follows a busy summer of changes. Earlier this year, Chairman Andrea Moneta and Non-Executive Directors Michele Rabà, Michael Saffer and Yulia Shakhova …

Sweden names Johan Röhr as acting Director of Gambling Inspectorate

Spelinspektionen, the Gambling Inspectorate of Sweden, has confirmed the appointment of Johan Röhr as Acting Director General. The current Chief Legal Officer (CLO) of Spelinspektionen, Röhr will assume leadership of the Inspectorate from 1 November, replacing incumbent Director General Camilla Rosenberg. Last week, Finansdepartementet — Sweden’s Ministry of Finance — announced that Rosenberg has been …

Two-Time Undisputed Heavyweight Champion Usyk to Headline SBC Summit

Fresh from reclaiming his undisputed heavyweight crown, Ukrainian boxing legend Oleksandr Usyk will step out of the ring and onto the SBC Summit 2025 Super Stage to share lessons on performing under pressure and turning adversity into success. Attendees can look forward to hearing Usyk on Wednesday, 17 September at 11:30, as he shares insights …

Ireland and UK moving in lockstep towards higher gambling rates

Regulatory developments in the Republic of Ireland are being followed closely as the bi-party coalition government of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are reported to be reviewing the framework of taxes applied to gambling activities. Ireland’s reform of its gambling industry has closely mirrored its neighbour. The duo are finding common ground in one more area …