Category Archives: Betting

Intralot seals €2.7bn Bally’s Interactive M&A for brave new world

Intralot SA has concluded its acquisition of Bally’s International Interactive, in a move to strategically advance its digital capabilities across all core business functions. As announced on 2 July, Intralot will acquire Bally’s Interactive the online arm of Bally’s Corporation for an enterprise value of €2.7bn. Under deal terms, Bally’s Corporation receives €1.53bn in cash …

Bet365 targets France kick-off before World Cup 2026

Entry of UK sports betting giant into the market would provide a major boost to French online market market, at a point of inflection by severe tax challenges, reports Jake Pollard for SBC.  Bet365 is set to launch in France in the coming months and go live in a market where it was active and …

Glitnor trusts Kambi to drive new sportsbook play 

Glitnor Group has announced a major upgrade to its sports betting operations through a new long-term partnership with Kambi Group plc, which will see the multi-brand gaming operator adopt Kambi’s Turnkey Sportsbook across its international portfolio. The strategic deal will see Glitnor replace its existing B2B sportsbook supplier with Kambi’s end-to-end technology stack — incorporating …

DAZN ‘reshaping sports fan engagement’ company claims

The DAZN Bet sportsbook is making a significant contribution to its parent firm’s overall financial performance according to claims made in its corporate accounts for 2024. Submitted to Companies House, DAZN Group‘s accounts show the OTT sports media platform edging closer towards profitability, though this latter goal still remains several hundred million pounds off. The London-based …

Germany becomes hotbed for regulatory activity

Germany’s regulator, Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), hosted a number of DACHL delegates to discuss gambling in the region. Regulatory representatives from Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein convened on 8-9 October for their annual meeting to exchange best practices in gambling law and legislature. The event proved to be immensely timely given that Germany is currently …

Brazil retroactive gaming tax hike sunk by political fall out 

The tax plan for Brazil’s ‘Bets’ gambling market has been left in limbo, as ministers reject changes to apply a retroactive tax framework instead of an increase in standard income taxes. With less than 24 hours to review the proposal of retroactive tax framework endorsed by rapporteur Carlos Zarattini of the governing Workers Party (PT), …

Flutter faces court case as Australia’s gambling laws hit with more scrutiny

Another week, another storm circles the gambling industry in Australia as frustrations around the government’s slow progress on gambling reform continues to grow. Kym Cavigan, a 53 woman from Victoria, leads a lawsuit against Flutter Entertainment’s Sportsbet, the LSE/NYSE gambling giant’s main brand in Australia. The lawsuit stems from a series of incidents in which …

GR8 Tech: Giving a helping hand to operators new and old

Launching a new sportsbook must be an exciting venture for any sports-mad, mathematically inclined entrepreneur who spots a gap in a market. Being able to bring entertainment to like-minded individuals while making a healthy return does seem like an enticing proposition, but it is often much more difficult than plugging an odds feed into a …

Finnish prospects and Brazilian growth catches Oddin.gg’s attention

Changing markets on opposite sides of the world continue to draw the attention of various gaming stakeholders, with Oddin.gg the latest to identify opportunities across two continents. The B2B firm, which specialises in providing esports odds and related products, has announced twin achievements in Europe and South America, Finland and Brazil specifically. In Finland, the …

Slovakia reshuffles Gambling Office leadership for second time in 2025

The Republic of Slovakia has reorganised the leadership ranks of the Office for the Regulation of Gambling (ÚRHH) for the second time this year. The Ministry of Finance confirmed that Libuša Baranová has been appointed Director General of the gambling authority, following a decision by Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický. The change sees Jana Mravíková, who …