Sportsbook

MGM Resorts International has entered a new joint venture with Latin America’s media group Grupo Globo in an effort to secure a sports betting and igaming licence in Brazil.  Still subject to approval, the venture – which was rumoured a week ahead of the official announcement – would operate under the BetMGM name as it brings all of the brand’s …

The full governance of English women’s football has officially been transferred to a new corporate entity. In a milestone moment for the future of the sport, Women’s Professional Leagues Limited (WPLL) takes charge of the Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) and the Barclays Women’s Championship from the Football Association (FA) as of this morning (15 August). WPLL was incorporated in …

Sandro Tonali is returning to Newcastle United FC after a 10-month ban from professional football for betting on matches. The Italian midfielder’s return to active duty comes at a crucial moment for the club, occurring just a few days before the start of the Premier League season, although Tonali will be absent for the club’s opening game against Southampton. His …

UK affiliate firm QiH Group has announced the launch of its proprietary sports betting offering covering four distinct markets.  Just in time for the new Premier League season, the betting vertical will initially feature horse racing, football, boxing and the NFL, tailored for various digital marketing channels like Google, PPC, SEO, programmatic, Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter. QiH initially leveraged this …

711 BV has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) as part of the operator’s recent launch of its sportsbook in the Netherlands. The brand has been focused on its casino product for the last two years since the Dutch market was legalised. The IBIA continues to represent around 90% of the licensed sportsbooks currently in operation in the country. …

Novibet has submitted an application for a federal online gaming licence in Brazil through its operating entity NVBT Gaming.  The petition – registered with the Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA) via the Betting Management System (Sigap) – has been described as a significant step in Novibet’s expansion into the rapidly growing Brazilian market. Panagiotis Skyrlas, Chief International Expansion Officer of …

SOFTSWISS is now closer to securing the certification of its Casino Platform and Sportsbook in Brazil.  This comes a year after the company managed to obtain GLI-19 and GLI-33 certifications that further strengthens its ability to meet Brazil’s regulatory standards. However, with the South American’s upcoming market launch preceded by a tight legislative framework and the necessary implementation of strict …

Stuart Viney, Chief Product Officer at Sporting Solutions, chats to SBC News about how sportsbooks can improve their odds models via the company’s managed trading services. Viney explains that these services offer clients a flexible and effective way to reach profitability by giving them “the extra 10%” edge over their competitors. SBC: How have changes to the preferences and strategy …

Evoke Plc is focused on the ‘execution of short-term actions’ to maximise operating margins and return its business to growth in H2 trading. This statement follows the LSE gambling group publishing interim results, showing H1 losses (after tax) of £143m— a 300% increase compared to 2023 losses of £32m. A summary of H1 trading detailed performance declines, specifically impacting its …

DAZN has announced that it is extending the Bundesliga’s coverage in Spain until the 2028/29 season. The four-year broadcast agreement, signed with Bundesliga International, gives DAZN exclusive rights to stream Bundesliga, Bundesliga 2, the DFL Supercup and relegation play-offs beginning with the 2025/26 season. This partnership will allow fans in Spain to watch key games from Germany’s top two football …