Banijay CEO: Betclic would welcome increased competition in France

François Riahi, CEO of Betclic parent company Banijay Entertainment, has said the group would welcome increased competition in France if online casino were to be regulated. Asked if potential regulation of the vertical would add risk to Betclic’s dominance of online sports betting and gaming in its home market, Riahi said the operator was “very …

UK gov might not be able to resist taking a bite out of £1.49bn GGY

UK online gross gambling yield (GGY) rose 2% annually during the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, and this may be irresistible for a cash-stricken government. According to the latest UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) statistics, online gambling GGY reached £1.49bn between April-June 2025, driven by a 6% increase in the number of total bets …

Noticias view: Hard lessons learnt from turbulent transitions of Brazil & Peru

Lucia Gando tunes into SBC Noticias webinar diving into the shared concerns and commonalities Brazil and Peru have regarding their respective market transitions.  Both countries have pursued regulation of online gambling, but regulators and politicians in each jurisdiction have very different expectations of outcomes. A panel of local experts provides  insights into the regulatory challenges, …

QTech Games recruits Agatha Wanjugu as Sales Manager for East Africa

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Leading distributor for emerging markets announces the fulfilment of its new dedicated role for East Africa, based in Kenya QTech Games, the leading game aggregator for all emerging markets, has recruited Agatha Wanjugu for the new role of Sales Manager for East Africa, as it continues its concerted push into the […]

Chris Barranco Joins Quick Custom Intelligence as Director of Business Development

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Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI), a leading provider of AI-driven analytics and enterprise solutions for the gaming and hospitality industry, today announced the addition of Chris Barranco as Director of Business Development. Barranco brings 25 years of experience leading high-performing teams, driving revenue, and building durable client relationships. He is adept at solution-selling methodology and full […]