Author: Andrew Fletcher

FIRST, the international sportsbook technology provider, has made its official debut in Argentina through a new deal with local iGaming tech supplier ONDISS. The partnership has seen FIRST’s sportsbook platform rolled out directly to Argentine operator City Center Online, marking a significant step in the company’s global expansion strategy. Argentina represents a growing regulated iGaming market, with provincial authorities increasingly moving to formalise online sports betting operations across the country. The activation follows Santa Fe Lottery, a provincial regulatory body, launching a licensed online sports betting market in the region. City Center Online became one of the first operators to…

The Gambling Commission has published new research measuring overall levels of consumer trust in the British gambling industry, producing a composite trust index score of 47.9%. The figure was generated using a set of questions incorporated into the Gambling Survey for Great Britain, known as the GSGB, which is the regulator’s primary ongoing research tool. The composite score draws on responses relating to accountability, transparency, corruption, fairness, and the protection of young and vulnerable people across the industry. Participants were presented with eight separate statements and asked to select a number between one and five indicating how strongly they agreed…

The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities has confirmed that guidelines governing statutory levy recipients are still being reviewed and refined. OHID serves as one of three commissioners responsible for distributing statutory levy funds, with a specific remit covering harm prevention organisations. Earlier this month, reports emerged that charities approved for levy grants had been advised to avoid appearing at industry-funded events. A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Social Care, within which OHID sits, confirmed that these arrangements remain in flux. The spokesperson stated: “We will continue to keep these arrangements under review and work closely with partners…

Morgan Stanley has reduced its price target for DraftKings from $39 to $36, citing the growing financial burden of building out prediction market operations. The bank’s gaming team, led by Stephen Grambling, forecast second quarter EBITDA of around $150m for DraftKings, falling well short of the broader sell-side consensus of roughly $175m. Morgan Stanley also expects DraftKings to narrow its full-year EBITDA guidance to between $700m and $800m, tightening the range from the previous $700m to $900m. The note, published on 22 July, covered eight gaming stocks and painted a mixed picture across the sector, with US regional casinos performing…

The UK Gambling Commission has published full details of a £4.75m licence review settlement reached with live dealer giant Evolution. Evolution had revealed last week that it reached an agreement with the regulator following an investigation into its business practices. The Commission found that Evolution games appeared on six websites available to UK players, none of which held the relevant gambling licence. Those six websites were operated by two separate operators, though the regulator chose not to publicly name either the sites or the businesses behind them. A key concern raised during the investigation centred on Evolution’s risk assessment procedures…

Funds generated through UK Gambling Commission regulatory settlements will now be redirected into the government’s wider consolidated fund, taking immediate effect after a closed consultation. The change has sparked serious concerns across the gambling harms sector that money generated from regulatory settlements will effectively leave the industry entirely. While financial penalties have always flowed directly into the consolidated fund, payments in lieu of penalties were historically channelled back to gambling harms research, treatment and prevention projects. GambleAware frequently distributed these funds, and alongside voluntary industry donations, this arrangement formed the foundational funding framework for gambling harms support services. The statutory…

Canada captain Stephen Eustáquio has emerged as the most popular player among Canadian fans at the 2026 World Cup, according to new research from Tonybet. The social media study found that the Ontario-born midfielder drew a 54.4% positive response from all social media users across Canada. Eustáquio wore the captain’s armband during the tournament in the absence of Alphonso Davies, delivering a string of impressive performances throughout the competition. The study analysed social media posts across X, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, and Bluesky for all users in Canada from June 11th to July 16th, using media intelligence platform Meltwater. CANMNT coach…

Gambling.com Group has rebranded its corporate name to Grandstand, marking a clear departure from its origins as a gambling affiliate business. The company confirmed it will retain the Gambling.com website name, which will continue operating as a consumer comparison and review portal for end users. Grandstand will function exclusively as the corporate identity covering the group’s wider and growing collection of businesses across multiple sectors. The company’s Nasdaq ticker will change from GAMB to GRSD when markets open on 23 July, with existing shareholders required to take no action as the CUSIP number remains unchanged. CEO Kevin McCrystle said the…

Bragg Gaming Group has appointed Matt Davey as non-executive chairman of its board, with the move taking effect alongside the completion of its Drayton International acquisition. Davey is the founder of Tekkorp Capital and currently holds approximately 10.09% of Bragg’s shares through that vehicle, making him a significant investor in the business. He succeeds Holly Gagnon, who has stepped down as chair but will remain on the board as a director following the leadership transition. The boardroom reshuffle also follows Matevž Mazij’s resignation from the board after shareholders opposed his re-election last month amid reported concerns over the company’s share…

Simon Cox has been named as the new chair of the British Horseracing Authority, while David Williams takes over leadership of the Horseracing Bettors Forum. The two appointments bring contrasting professional backgrounds to the heart of a sport navigating a deeply unsettled period in its history. Cox will begin a three-year term at the BHA on 1 October, ending the organisation’s search for a permanent chair following considerable instability at the top. Lord Allen resigned from the chair position in March after just six months in the post, with his departure linked to a failure among racing’s constituent bodies to…