Five innovative industry start-ups have been selected as finalists for the second edition of SBC First Pitch Barcelona at this month’s SBC Summit Barcelona. The finalists will compete for an exclusive prize package valued at over €60,000, to aid in the growth and development of the winning company. The competition, powered by Yolo Investments, will serve as a platform for …

Sweden’s betting sector took a hit during the second quarter against 2022 comparatives according to the latest figures from the Spelinspektionen, the country’s Gambling Inspectorate. Total Swedish industry revenue for the quarter stood at SEK 6.7bn (€562m), down around 1% on corresponding Q2 2022 results of SEK 6.77bn (€568m). This left year-to-date revenue also down by around 0.5% from SEK …

Sam Depoortere has joined OpenBet’s betting product development mission as the latest member of its senior management team in that field. The company’s new Vice President of Platform Products will work to implement the sportsbook provider’s platform solutions product strategy from its Athens headquarters. His chief responsibilities in the role will be to executive its solutions and assist with oversight …

STS Group reaffirmed its market leadership position in Poland with the publication of its H1 trading results as the company narrowed its focus to its home market. The betting and gaming group, trading on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, reported an increase in net gaming revenue of 17% from PLN 296m (€64.5m) to PLN 346m (€75) driving subsequent growth in terms …

Digitain has marked the second consecutive year of its partnership with Portuguese former footballer Luis Figo, who will continue to work as a brand ambassador for the firm. Figo will maintain his brand ambassador responsibilities for another year going into 2024, playing a role in promoting and enhancing the image of Digitain’s brand via appearances at industry trade events. The …

Tough times continue for Tipster.de as the company’s operating licence with the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) was cancelled this week. The company, which is headquartered in Cologne, offers betting and casino services on the island and in Germany, but has been ordered to follow three courses of action by the realtor. Tipster must notify its customers of the cancellation, settle …

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has completed a three-year investigation into Tabcorp, issuing the firm a fine of AUS$1m (€6m). Tabcorp, the largest gaming company in Australia and one of the market leaders in sports betting via its TAB brand, was charged with failing to comply with VGCCC directives to provide information during an outage. The ASX-listed …

Home to more than 50 countries and some of the world’s fastest growing economies, not least amongst them Nigeria, it is no surprise that Africa has caught the attention of several prominent bookmakers. The likes of Betsson (Betsafe), 888 Holdings (888AFRICA) and Betway have all found a foothold on the continent, but according to Olabimpe Akingba, Executive Secretary of the …

The UK has fallen behind on research into gambling, Stuart Andrew, Gambling Minister, admitted to MPs this morning, as he reiterated the need for a ‘balanced and proportionate’ approach to emerge from the White Paper consultations. These consultations, conducted by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) and DCMS, are seeking to pave the way for adoption of the Gambling Act review …

Three licensed Dutch operators have been warned by the country’s gambling authority, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), for breaching the untargeted advertising ban initiated earlier this year. Although not named by the regulator, the ‘various online operators’ have been cautioned for advertising their products and services via billboards and in bus shelters. This breaks the law implemented on 1 July which banned …