Category Archives: Betting

Slovakia Sports Minister campaigns for gambling overhaul 

Political tensions are mounting in the Republic of Slovakia as debate intensifies over the governance, conduct, and social responsibility of the country’s gambling sector. Leading the charge is Sports and Tourism Minister Rudolf Huliak, who has called on members of the National Council to back his proposed amendments to the Slovak Gambling Law. Introduced in …

Robert Chvatal: F1 provides global grid for Allwyn’s responsibility ambitions

It’s no secret to anyone that the relationship between sports and gaming is under a huge amount of scrutiny across various markets. To ensure this relationship can stay in place, partnerships will likely see social responsibility play a deeper role. This is certainly the case for Allwyn International, Europe’s largest lottery conglomerate with an active …

Racing Post expands into Turkey through Liderform US content deal

Spotlight Sports Group (SSG), the parent company of the Racing Post, has formed a partnership with Liderform, a Turkish horseracing information portal.  The agreement will give Turkish racing fans access to US racing content, including expert commentary, verdicts and professional ratings. Bringing US racing to Turkey Liderform already provides racecards, tips and coverage for Turkish …

Hong Kong advisory calls on betting fund for mega sports vision

Our Hong Kong Foundation (OHKF) has called for the country to unlock new funding sources including betting income with a view to drive the ambition of to “become a global hub for major sporting events.”  The organisation this week unveiled its report Breaking Boundaries to Develop Hong Kong into a Mega Sports Events Capital, which …

BetMakers returns to growth following year of “lean transformations”

The ASX wagering group states that it is ready to service the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) contract and that commercial prospects are bolstered by the launch of the new  Apollo platform.  The board of BetMakers believes the ASX-listed wagering technology and racing systems provider is poised to enter a new phase of growth, having …

UN updates World Cup and Olympics anti-corruption guidelines

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has launched its strategy to safeguard the next FIFA World Cup and the 2028 US Olympics from match-fixing. Based on the G20’s High-Level Principles on tackling corruption in sport, the recommendations offer clear instructions on how to protect the integrity of the two global sports events. …

KKCG sells minor Allwyn stake to Prague ally J&T ARCH

KKCG, the investment fund of Czech billionaire Karel Komárek, has sold a 4.27% stake in Allwyn International AG to the J&T ARCH Investments investor fund. The deal values Allwyn at €11.2bn and delivers €500m in proceeds to KKCG, which retains a controlling shareholding in Allwyn International. Czech financier and investor Komárek founded KKCG Group in …

Oddin.gg: The hidden complexity of esports betting

Marek Suchar, Co-founder and Managing Director of Oddin.gg, outlines that treating esports betting like traditional sports betting is a path towards failure, noting that it can be much more complicated. He notes that Oddin.gg goes beyond other providers when it comes to esports betting and explains how those solutions can boost operators’ output.  Esports betting …

Scaling smart: how Ontario is shaping Playson’s North American strategy

Ontario’s regulated market continues to act as a gateway for iGaming growth across North America. With recent launches involving major operators like Caesars Digital and DraftKings, Playson is one of several European studios navigating the opportunities and challenges of scaling in a competitive and increasingly mature ecosystem.  In this Q&A, SBC News speaks with Tamas …