Kambi Group and Rush Street Interactive (RSI) have agreed to an extension of their long-running transatlantic sports betting partnership, eyeing up growth opportunities in new markets. Stockholm-listed sports betting technology provider Kambi has further strengthened its standing in the North and South American markets via the renewal.  Kambi has served as RSI lead sportsbook solutions supplier since 2018, supporting the …

Swedish state-backed operator Svenska Spel has been named as the main sponsor of the popular Fotbollsmorgon football programme. An online sports media platform, Fotbollsmorgon will be sponsored by Svenska Spel Sport and Casino’s Stryktipset and Oddset brands. The programme covers a range of football topics, and is broadcast between 7.00am and 09.00am Monday to Friday, and 10am to 12pm on …

While retaining a dominant position in global online betting, bet365 Group has revealed a mixed performance for 2021/22 trading, citing modest gains in betting and gaming profit, but a decline in overall group profit year-on-year.  Submitting its filings to the UK Companies House, the private limited betting operator detailed total sports and gaming revenue of £2.851bn, an increase of 2% …

Dafabet is targeting continued exposure in the emerging Brazilian betting space, securing a renewal of its partnership with Coritiba Foot Ball Club. Running until December 2023, the extended contract will see the sportsbook’s branding displayed on Coritiba’s team shirts for the remainder of the season.  John Cruces, Head of Sponsorships at Dafabet, said: “We are delighted to extend our partnership …

This year’s ICE London event will feature a dedicated floor focused on regulated street gaming, catering to both operators and suppliers active in the space. Dubbed the GBG High Street Hub, the project has been jointly developed by the Gambling Business Group (GBG),ICE organisers Clarion Gaming, and feature brands such as Novomatic UK, Entain, Buzz Bingo, Merkur UK and GameNation. …

Irish bookmaker QuinnBet has extended its partnership with the Oddschecker odds comparison site for a further two years. The deal will see Oddschecker displayer QuinnBet’s betting offers and odds across its sporting events pages, both mobile and on desktop, in 2023 and 2024. QuinnBet has highlighted in particular its presence on Oddschecker’s app, where bettors compare odds on UK and …

In the wake of crises and controversy shaking up the world of global cryptocurrency trading, Fabio Panetta, a member of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) Executive Board, has called for greater oversight.  In a blog post published today on the ECB’s website, Panetta argued that recent developments have heightened the need for greater regulation of cryptocurrency in a number of …

Fitzdares CEO William Woodhams has confirmed to SBC News that the members’ club bookmaker will remain in its current venue for a few months before relocating. Earlier this week, it was reported in the Evening Standard that the firm – described by the paper as “the world’s poshest bookies” – was searching for a new home after being asked to …

International Game Technology (IGT) has initiated legal action against the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), reviving the dispute over the National Lottery’s next 10-year contract. According to The Times, the Italian company, the technology partner of outgoing National Lottery steward Camelot, is appealing under European human rights laws, claiming that it has lost  ‘marketable goodwill’ to the transition as operator of …

A Labour Party MP has called on the UK government to use the Gambling Act review to demonstrate its support for British business ‘success stories’.  Writing in The House for the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), John Spellar MP cited the likes of bet365 as an example, pointing to the international operator’s status as the biggest private sector employer in …