Category Archives: Betting

Novibet hires new tech chief as firm presses ahead with strategic vision

Novibet has appointed Yiannis Stravroulas as its new Chief Technology Officer, with leveraging AI and other emerging technologies outlined as a key remit for the new hire. Headquartered in Greece, Novibet is one of the largest companies in its home nation and in nearby Cyprus, but also a major player internationally, active in eight other […]

Entain dealt a blow as 6.5% shareholder Eminence Capital closes down

Entain’s plight on the stock market got a little glummer today, as reports confirmed that one of its largest shareholders, Eminence Capital, is shutting down after 27 years.  At around 12:20 GMT, LSE-listed Entain’s stock was down 7.04% to 557.4p, as the market reacted to the potential overhang created by the hedge fund’s planned exit.  […]

Holland Casino and VBET take down own goal bets after regulator intervenes

Holland Casino and VBET have had to make product adjustments after the Dutch Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) raised concerns over football bets offered by both companies. The KSA revealed today that it had contacted Holland Casino and VBET regarding both companies offering own goals as a betting market on both their platforms. Offering bets on the number […]

Gibraltar MP calls on countries to ‘not get left behind’ in predictions space

Gibraltar is moving quickly to position itself at the forefront of technologies, with prediction markets and tokenisation now central to its regulatory strategy. Speaking ahead of his trip to Consensus Miami, Justice, Trade and Industry Minister Nigel Feetham made clear the direction of travel – act early, or risk being left behind.  His comments underline […]

Racing and Sports: how to take racing to a younger audience?

It’s certainly no secret that racing is fraught with a number of critical challenges at the moment. However, Racing and Sports is confident that it can plot a path to a successful future for the sport. The ability to make the right decisions at the most crucial time is often key to ensure a smooth […]

Rivalry co-founders and c-level execs resign from esportsbook’s board

Three of the four co-founders of Canadian esports-focused business Rivalry have resigned from the company, with the trio also holding c-level positions at the firm. The resignations come amid a significant stall for Rivalry. The company paused operations in February this year as part of a wider push to reduce costs – this included a […]

Brazil Monetary Council blocks Kalshi from trading sports & politics

The emergence of prediction market platforms in Brazil has suffered a setback following intervention by the National Monetary Council (CMN). The agency, which oversees Brazil’s financial markets and monetary policy, has determined that derivatives cannot be tied to sporting, political, or entertainment events. The ruling will come into effect on 4 May through Resolution No. […]

Flutter strengthens startup heritage with latest Tech4Good Awards

Flutter Entertainment is maintaining pace on its engagement with both the technology and charity sectors, announcing the winners of its 2025 Tech4Good Awards. The NYSE gambling firm, one of the largest in the world with a market cap of just under £14bn, co-organised the event – run as a partnership between its Alpha Hub startup-focused […]

Tipico officially under the umbrella of Banijay Entertainment

The acquisition deal of German brand Tipico Group by French giant Banijay Entertainment has been officially completed. Foundations for the merger were established late last year, when Banijay – a major entertainment and media conglomerate – made its intentions clear to acquire a 65% stake in Tipico from CVC Capital. With French gambling brand Betclic […]

SBC Summit Americas to spotlight the future of affiliation and marketing strategy in North America

As competition for players across North America continues to intensify, SBC Summit Americas will help stakeholders move beyond traditional tactics and embrace new, more engaging strategies through its dedicated North America Marketing & Affiliates track. Taking place on Wednesday, June 10, the programme will bring together the industry’s leading marketing voices across five panels, examining […]