The level of interconnectivity between sports and betting is arguably one of the strongest links any two sectors have in global business. In an age of technological and media development, this connection has never been so apparent. To gain direct insights into this increasing convergence ahead of the SBC Summit Barcelona, SBC spoke to Ivan Bešlić, Sofascore’s Chief Operating Officer, …

The Danish Gambling Authority (DGA), Spillemyndigheden, has entered into a partnership with a tripartite of high-profile betting integrity organisations. Sportradar – via its Sportradar Integrity Services (SIS) division – the United Lotteries for Integrity in Sport (ULIS) and the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), have all signed a formal cooperation agreement with the regulator. The trio will alert the DGA …

Law firm Mishcon de Reya has reminded the betting and gaming industry of the legal standards the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) Gambling Act review consultations must adhere to. Last week, the UKGC marked several proposals of April’s White Paper for consultation with the industry and other stakeholders, notably finance risk checks. Also opening consultations is the DCMS, which has highlighted …

International Game Technology’s (IGT) Global Gaming and PlayDigital divisions have driven an impressive quarter for the company, prompting a readjustment of its full year trading projections. The London-based igaming, iLottery and betting solutions developer informed its NYSE investors that total group income for Q2 2023 had risen 3% to $1.06bn (Q2 2022: $1.02bn). This was driven largely by an increase …

Multinational African online bookmaker BetLion has been acquired by 888Africa, a joint-venture of 888Holdings, in a major step for the group’s vision on the continent. BetLion is based in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi and has been licenced in both its founding market and in Zambia since 2019, and most recently expanded its international reach with a Democratic Republic of …

Ladbrokes has found a new way to engage with sports fans and entertainment consumers at large via a newly signed partnership with AEG Presents, The O2 and NME. The Entain sportsbook brand launched its Ladbrokes LIVE platform this week, a fan rewards system delivering access to tickets to live music and comedy shows.  There is no betting involved, but Ladbrokes …

The government of New South Wales (NSW) has voiced positive feedback to the regional betting and gaming industry amid a range of state-wide reforms coming into effect. With a roadmap for reform to the state gambling regulatory framework under development, authorities have been engaging with 530 venues across 20 metropolitan and 12 regional local government areas throughout NSW. The results …

GamCare has unveiled a new addition to its services with a specific focus on women experiencing gambling-related harm, the Way Forward support group. A virtual event, the support group will be held over Zoom between 6.30pm and 8pm and conducted by trained facilitators specialising in supporting women impacted by gambling harm. In order, the seven sessions will focus on allowing …

A succession of new partnerships and continuing of long-term client relationships has driven  strong trading performance for BetMakers Technology Group during Q4 of the 2023 financial year. At the close of the three month period ending 30 June 2023, the ASX-listed betting technology supplier declared cash flow of $41m, driven by a 5% quarter-on-quarter increase in cash receipts to AU$24.8m …

The High Court of England and Wales has decided against a legal claim by International Game Technology (IGT) regarding the upcoming National Lottery licence transition. IGT and outgoing National Lottery operator Camelot UK both lodged complaints against the UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) decision to issue the fourth National Lottery licence to Allwyn in September 2021. Both claims were dropped in …