Albania puts tax at heart of sports betting re-regulation

Ending seven years of prohibition, Albania is ready to bring online sports betting from the shadows and back into the national economy.  Prime Minister Edi Rama has acknowledged that prohibition failed to eliminate demand, with betting instead moving offshore and underground.  A new regime seeks to reverse that dynamic, as the government does not hide […]

Sponsor Spotlight: Stake, NFL, and the Premier League

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 […]

Bet442: Why the Premier League acquisition battle will be won beyond bonuses

The return of the Premier League traditionally triggers one of the most intense customer acquisition periods on the sportsbook calendar. Operators compete across paid media, affiliates, sponsorship, CRM and promotions to capture the surge in betting interest surrounding the opening fixtures. Yet rising acquisition costs and a demanding regulatory environment mean simply spending more is […]

The Premier League’s front-of-shirt ban is largely pointless – here’s why

The Premier League starts again tonight, and one of the key changes that some viewers may not be aware of is the voluntary ban on front-of-shirt gambling sponsorships.  Many will view this as a win – I’ve consistently cited a YouGov poll which showed that 77% of those surveyed agreed with the ban. All 20 […]

Marketing Leaders: What are the biggest challenges facing B2B marketing?

In the first of a five-part roundtable series, SBC Media asks some of the leading voices from across the iGaming industry about the trends, challenges, tips and tricks that are shaping the marketing landscape in 2026 and beyond. For part one, we spoke to Martin Hodges (Co-Founder and CMO, BetComply), Robin Becker (Director of B2B […]