Flutter will gain 100% ownership of its FanDuel assets after agreeing to buy off Boyd’s 5% equity in the US brand. The consolidation of Flutter’s US-facing sports betting and iGaming business will pay Boyd an all-cash transaction of approximately $1.7bn (£1.3bn), expected to close in the third quarter of 2025. Of the total amount, $1.5bn is attributable to the 5% …
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Reflecting on the FIFA Club World Cup: Key takeaways from the tournament
As the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup comes to an end, Simon Noy, SVP Trading, Kambi, looks back at the tournament and tells SBC News how it impacted on the sports betting landscape. From where it turned out to be most popular, to whether it filled the summer gap, he dissects the newest and most controversial football tournament to date. …
Read More »Sportingtech renews 888Africa deal to solidify market ambitions
888Africa has signed a three-year contract with Sportingtech, aiming to further enhance its sports betting proposition across several African markets. With the contact’s inception in 2022, the first three years of their partnership solidified the presence of both companies on the continent by driving innovation in sports betting and casino experience. 888Africa saw its customer base in core African markets …
Read More »Ex-Shrewsbury striker who placed over 6,000 football bets banned
The FA has handed a three-and-a-half-year ban to former Shrewsbury and Cheltenham striker Ryan Bowman for gambling-related offences. The 33-year-old confessed to placing 6,397 bets between 15 June 2022 – 13 September 2023. A total 108 of these bets were linked to matches involving Exeter City during the time he was playing for the team. Similarly, an additional 243 bets …
Read More »bet365 navigates Italian sponsorship ban with Napoli media deal
bet365 Scores has been appointed the official infotainment partner of Serie A side, SSC Napoli, as gambling companies continue to navigate the restricted Italian football market. The collaboration will see the mobile app share exclusive content and insights centered on around the top Italian team with a goal to deliver an engaging experience for the Azzurri fan community. The country …
Read More »Delasport: Setting the bar for migration-driven platforms
After the company completed a platform migration of ‘epic proportions’, SBC News speaks with Kiril Dragomirov, Director of Platform Engineering at Delasport. With more details about the process yet to come, he sheds light on what it takes to go through such a massive operation with no setbacks. SBC News: Delasport’s Platform team completed a huge overnight account migration recently. What …
Read More »Gambling ad ban rejected amid Lib Dem football reform push
Liberal Democrat MPs’ proposal to ban all gambling-related advertising and sponsorship in English football has been overwhelmingly rejected in the House of Commons. The Football Governance Bill passed the House of Commons yesterday (8 July) with 415 voting in favour and 98 against. A Liberal Democrat proposal to write a ban on gambling ads into the bill was not included, …
Read More »French gambling authority promotes Pauline Hot to General Director role
The French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) has appointed Pauline Hot as its new General Director. Since January 2025, Hot has been serving as the authorities’ Deputy Director General of the ANJ following a promotion. She previously held roles at the Council of State, first as an auditor from 2020, then as a master of requests. During her time at the …
Read More »Halo Hubs set the standard for World Cup engagement: A proven content solution for biggest ever finals
The sports betting industry will face a major opportunity next year as the 2026 World Cup drives engagement through the roof. Ahead of a busy month that is already less than a year away, Mark Langdon, Group Sports Director at Spotlight Sports Group, tells SBC News what the company’s Halo hubs bring to the table. The 2026 World Cup promises …
Read More »Kambi and LeoVegas mark decade-long deal with Odds Feed+ extension
LeoVegas Group has made progress with its in-house sportsbook migration, now enhanced by access to Kambi’s premium Odds Feed+ solution. With its portfolio of brands – such as LeoVegas, BetMGM, BetUK and expekt – the extension allows for Kambi’s traded odds to be integrated to enhance their sportsbook offering through a single API. Werner Becher, CEO of Kambi, commented: “Our …
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