Retail

SIS (Sports Information Services) has signed an agreement with Malta national lottery operator IZI Group, specifically its IZIBET retail betting brand. The live betting services provider, based in Milton Keynes, UK, will provide IZIBET with its 24/7 Live Racing Content service, in doing so expanding its reach to a wider audience of Maltese customers.  Horse and greyhound racing content will …

Rank Group Plc has issued a profit warning, alerting investors of weaker-than-anticipated results impacting its Grosvenor casino venues. Providing an update on its trading performance for the five months to 30 November, the LSE gambling group reported that a decline in Grosvenor performance had wiped out group growth.  “Whilst there has been some improvement in Grosvenor’s trading over the last …

A cross-party group of Northern Ireland Assembly lawmakers has launched an inquiry into gambling and its societal impact, seeking input from public health professionals.  The All Party Group (APG) on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling announced the probe yesterday, requesting written evidence from health professionals, advocacy group representatives, academics, departmental officials and people with lived experience.  A key objective of …

Romanian bricks and mortar betting operator GSbet has partnered with OKTO to launch the payments provider’s mobile-first solution across its network.  OKTO has made its payments product available in 3,000 self-service betting terminals across 1,100 sales points, in a rollout of its cashless gaming solution in Romania. “We are pleased with our partnership with GSbet, launching digital, secure payment experiences …

Paddy Power and Inspired Entertainment have turned the focus of their long-running partnership to the UK retail betting sector.  The Flutter Entertainment betting and gaming brand will adopt Inspired’s fully integrated managed services across the 1,400 terminals of its 350-strong UK retail portfolio. This will include installation, remote and field technology support and content and platform development, as well as …

Norway’s state-backed horse racing betting operator Norsk Rikstoto has secured a substantial extension to its operations.  The parimutuel betting firm announced that it had received a 10-year renewal to its licence from the Norwegian government to continue its monopoly over betting on the country’s animal sports sectors. By maintaining the monopoly, Norway’s policymakers ensure that both the Rikstoto and the …

Tabcorp Holdings has published its FY22 sustainability report, covering its ESG activities during 2022, including a period before its demerger with The Lottery Corporation. Back in May, Tabcorp completed a demerger of its lottery and keno business, which saw the development of The Lottery Corporation, as the group places a continued focus on gaming and sports betting products. However, the measurements …

In a major boost to its stateside operations, UK-based SIS (Sports Information Services) has become the first non-tournament esports provider in the state. The company has partnered with fellow UK-founded betting firm bet365, which holds licences in both New Jersey and Colorado, and will leverage SIS’ Competitive Gaming esports services, operating from the company’s Milton Keynes and Salford offices. SIS …

Just three in 10 Britons believe that compulsory health warnings on betting products would be an effective measure, according to the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC). Citing a YouGov study, the betting industry trade and standards association revealed that 71% of polled consumers felt that such practices, as seen on tobacco products, would be ineffective. An additional 47% of participants …