Trade show travels: looking back on Rio, Amsterdam, Lisbon and more

Industry conferences are one of the best ways to keep an ear to the ground regarding the biggest developments affecting your industry – coming a close second to media coverage, of course… This year the SBC News team was fortunate enough to attend some of betting and gaming’s biggest conferences and events, hearing insights straight …

Italy gambling surge prompts warning from Vatican

The Pope has publicly criticised the gambling sector in his address to the National Association of Italian Local Authorities. Mayors from all across Italy headed to the Vatican for their traditional meeting with Pope Leo XIV, where he held an audience to talk about what he believes is negatively impacting Italian society, including gambling. “Unfortunately, …

Charities, horses and greyhounds: leadership and lobbying in 2025

Some of our more keen readers tuning in during the festive period will have seen our breakdown of the biggest leadership appointments at the industry’s operators and suppliers this year, and we thank you for taking a break from the festivities to read. It’s important to remember though that operators and suppliers are far from …