Category Archives: Betting

Evolution leadership has wasted no time in recommending that its shareholders reject Candle Lake’s mandatory offer to take the company private. The decision comes just over a week after Kenneth Dart’s investment vehicle made a bid which valued the Sweden-headquartered and -listed gambling conglomerate at around SEK131.7bn (£10.21bn). Though the SEK695 per-share offer was an […]

SBC has named iGaming AFRIKA, the African region’s leading B2B and B2C gambling media source, as the official event partner for the African Gaming Forum, taking place during SBC Summit week in Lisbon. Taking place from 11:30 to 19:00 on Wednesday, 30 September at the Myriad Hotel, the invite-only Forum brings together senior stakeholders, regulators […]

The protection of Generation Z and Alpha audiences from gambling-related harms and risks has been established as the cornerstone of a new research partnership in Slovakia. The Slovak Gambling Regulatory Authority (URHH) has launched its new “Safer Digital Future” mandate, to develop a comprehensive strategy for protecting young people from gambling risks and disorders. The […]

The big day has finally arrived. After a long six weeks since a dramatic World Cup final sent us into the football doldrums, the wind is firmly back in the sport’s sails as the Premier League kicks off this weekend. But who should trading teams keep an eye on? Will Arsenal repeat their 2025/26 success, […]

A third-division football game in Finland has caused match-fixing suspicions, and for a country in the midst of overhauling its gambling system this may lead to further concern. HIFK welcomed Atlantis to their Töölö home arena last week. The match produced a total of eight goals, with HIFK losing a 3-1 division in the first […]

Better Collective maintains its full-year 2026 guidance which is expected to be achieved on the significant turnaround of commercial activities in North American markets.  H1 accounts saw group income stand at €175m (£150m), up 7% on 2025 results of €164m 2025, combined with EBITDA before special items increase 17% to €52.1m (H12025:€44.5m) North America remains […]

Australia’s Labor government secured parliamentary approval for the widest ranging package of gambling reforms the country has seen in decades this week. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s government announced on 20 August that the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026 had been approved by parliament, following a deal secured with the Liberal National Coalition opposition. […]

Sports sponsorships in the global betting and gaming industry never sleep. This week alone has already produced some major deals, which will be seen by millions of sports fans around the world. This edition of Sponsor Spotlight looks at a new direction for Stake, an old partnership restructured for the Premier League, and a brand […]