Entain has appointed Ricky Sandler to its board of directors in a bid to improve investor relations and maximise shareholder value.  Sandler – founder of a global investment management organisation Eminence Capital – has been vocally critical of the FTSE 100 gambling group’s strategy in 2023. He will also join Entain’s People & Governance and Capital Allocation committee, both with …

Sportsbook solutions provider Betby is set to grow its LatAm presence via a deal announced with Fun88. Betby is set to power the operator in the region, and explained that Fun88 had carried out a thorough search for a sportsbook partner that would provide it with “the level of freedom required for the operator to innovate and develop unique sports …

Altenar has signed a partnership with Bulgaria operator Magic Bet to supply its products for online use. The deal sees the sportsbook and igaming software supplier  bolster its position within the Balkans region, following its launch in the market earlier this year, by integrating its technology onto Magic Bet’s platform.  Panagiotis Lantzas, Account Manager at Altenar, commented: “Bulgaria is a …

More reform is now needed within the UK casino industry, according to David Williams, Director of Public Affairs at Rank Group. Highlighting that several improvements “cannot come a moment too soon” in a blog post on the Betting & Gaming Council’s (BGC) website, Williams added that while the changes are needed quickly, casinos in the UK are not blessed with …

Digitain has announced the launch of its new, native applications for iOS and Android devices via Centrivo – the company’s fully-featured igaming platform. The release has promised an ‘unparalleled and immersive’ gaming experience, as the igaming company looks to solidify commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.   Edmond Ghulyan, Group Chief Strategy Officer, and Chief of Centrivo Product Solutions, stated: “We …

The Stake F1 Team prepares for its debut at the beginning of the 2024 season under its new exclusive title partnership. The deal with the betting brand covers both the 2024 and 2025 seasons, and is also a continuation of the successful partnership established in 2023 and aims to outline ‘new beginnings’ for the F1 Team. Edward Craven, Co-Founder of …

With the British gambling sector experiencing major regulatory reform, along with player protection being at the forefront of debate. Robbie Evans, SEO Content Director of Seven Star Digital, takes a look at the state of play. Writing for SBC News, Evans discusses the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) and the strides it has taken in the last year to help increase safer gambling …

Three years into the introduction of permanent licences by the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC), the Greek gaming industry is fast growing but is still being shaped, both by regulation and the operators active within it. Providing this overview of the sector from Betsson’s position of leadership for edition 26 of the SBC Leaders Magazine, the company’s Managing Director for Greece, …

A mere eight months ago, Maxim Slobodyanyuk took the helm as the CEO of Atlas-IAC, a cutting-edge igaming platform provider. In an insightful conversation, SBC News delved into his journey in this new leadership role, exploring the challenges encountered alongside his dedicated team, while offering a sneak peek into the strategic initiatives that Atlas-IAC has in store for the upcoming …

Daria Petrus, Business Development Team Lead at BetInvest, tracks developments in esports, notably the rapid rise in betting on a genre that’s set to be worth nearly $12bn by the end of this decade.  Once a niche interest, esports has rapidly transformed into a global phenomenon, capturing the attention of millions. In 2022, the worldwide esports market grew to be …