Betano, owned by Kaizen Gaming, has become an Official Regional Sponsor of the Argentina national football team. This sponsorship aims to expand Betano's presence in Latin America, strategically timed ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Evoke, the parent company of William Hill, released its full-year 2025 financial results, showing progress towards profitability despite being in the process of seeking a buyer. The company is focusing on making William Hill's estate more efficient to achieve this goal.
The Isle of Man's Gambling Legislation (Amendment) Bill has completed its passage through the Tynwald with final amendments approved, now awaiting Royal Assent. This legislation significantly updates the island's gambling regulatory framework, aiming to improve oversight and compliance standards.
The Irish Bookmakers Association (IBA) is pushing for regulatory equality between the National Lottery and bookmakers in Ireland. This follows claims by Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI) that it is losing significant revenue due to what it perceives as an uneven playing field.
Raketech reported a challenging Q1 2026 with a 36% year-on-year revenue drop to €5.3m, although underlying EBITDA showed improvement. The affiliate marketing firm sees 'glimmers of hope' amidst its restructuring efforts despite the significant revenue decline.
The UK Gambling Commission is pushing back against industry skepticism regarding frictionless financial risk assessments (FRAs), stating they will not impact most customers. This reiteration comes amidst strong criticism, particularly from horse racing stakeholders, concerning the implementation of affordability checks.
Codere Group announced a significant jump in EBITDA for FY2025, driven by growth in both its retail and online sectors, with gross win reaching €1.36 billion. The company is actively exploring a potential sale valued at approximately $2 billion.
Kambi reported €43.5 million in Q1 2025 revenue, a 4.9% year-over-year increase. The betting technology group is focusing on new partnerships in France and Canada, including a multi-provincial deal, along with product developments around the FIFA World Cup to sustain growth.
Sportradar addressed investor concerns regarding allegations of working with the black market during its Q1 earnings call, emphatically denying such involvement. This comes amidst a volatile period for the company's share price and accelerated earnings report.
Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI), operator of the Irish National Lottery, is urging the government to ban bookmakers from offering bets on lottery draws. PLI argues that this practice creates a regulatory gap and diverts funds from good causes supported by the lottery.
Swedish operator ATG reported flat growth in Q1 2026, attributing it to a 'tough market situation' and external economic pressures. The company is implementing redundancies and internal restructuring to navigate these challenges.
Sweden's gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, has placed Mr Green under increased monitoring, alongside CoinToss Ltd, Kaprifol Services Ltd, and Mr Vegas Ltd. This supervisory action aims to ensure compliance with Swedish gambling regulations by these iGaming brands.
A University of Cambridge study on problem gambling has become a focal point in the ongoing debate surrounding gambling advertising in Ireland. This occurs as Ireland undergoes a significant re-regulation phase, with the new Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) set to oversee the market.
The Star Entertainment Group significantly reduced its year-on-year losses in Q3 2026, reporting a AU$1m loss compared to AU$24m in Q3 2025. Despite this improvement, the quarter saw a decline from Q2, with profitability re-entering negative territory due to regulatory pressures and lower visitor numbers.
EveryMatrix has launched its complete turnkey platform, including casino and sportsbook, with Betsson Group's brand in Cameroon. This integration expands regulated digital betting and lottery infrastructure in Africa, covering all core systems for the brand.
Tipico, a major sports betting and iGaming brand in the DACH market, has appointed Mate Bacic as its new CEO, succeeding Axel Hefer. This leadership change marks a new 'Banijay era' for the company, following Hefer's decision to step down from Banijay Gaming.
Flutter Entertainment has invested an additional £1.5 million into responsible gambling and player safety by establishing a new 'Centre of Excellence' at its Leeds headquarters. This initiative aims to foster collaboration, learning, and experimentation in responsible gambling and customer protection.
Novibet has appointed Yiannis Stravroulas as its new Chief Technology Officer. His key responsibilities will include leveraging AI and other emerging technologies to advance the company's strategic vision, as Novibet continues its international expansion.
Eminence Capital, a hedge fund holding a 6.5% stake in Entain, is reportedly closing down after 27 years. This news led to a 7.04% drop in Entain's stock price as the market reacted to the potential sale of these shares.
Dutch regulator KSA intervened with Holland Casino and VBET over offering bets on own goals in football, leading both operators to remove the market. This action highlights the KSA's scrutiny of specific betting markets offered by licensed operators.
Gibraltar's Justice, Trade and Industry Minister Nigel Feetham urged other countries not to fall behind in the adoption of prediction markets and tokenization, highlighting Gibraltar's proactive regulatory approach in these emerging technologies. Feetham emphasized the importance of early engagement to avoid being left out of this evolving space, signaling Gibraltar's intent to lead in this area.
Three co-founders and C-level executives of the esports-focused betting company Rivalry have resigned from the firm's board. These resignations follow Rivalry's decision to pause operations in February to reduce costs, indicating significant business challenges for the company.
Brazil's National Monetary Council (CMN) has prohibited derivatives trading based on sporting, political, or entertainment events, impacting prediction market platforms like Kalshi. This ruling, effective May 4th, prevents sports and political derivatives from being traded in the country.
Banijay Entertainment has officially completed its acquisition of German betting brand Tipico Group, securing a 65% stake from CVC Capital. This deal brings a major betting operator under the umbrella of a large entertainment and media conglomerate.
Sportradar CEO Carsten Koerl has responded to allegations of business misconduct made by short-seller investment firms Muddy Waters and Callisto Research, who have also shorted Sportradar stock. Koerl described the claims as a 'personal attack'.