Author: Andrew Fletcher

Entain has reversed its earlier position on job cuts, with Bloomberg reporting that the betting giant is preparing to shed 500 roles across the group. The planned redundancies represent roughly 2% of Entain’s total workforce, impacting staff in corporate functions as well as product and technology teams. Earlier this year, Entain Chief Executive Officer Stella David warned that UK tax increases would hit the company’s bottom line by as much as £200m, but insisted job cuts were not on the agenda. That assurance has now been walked back, with Bloomberg citing an internal email sent to Entain staff outlining the…

Betsson has reported record high revenue for the second quarter of 2026, even as the Swedish gambling giant saw its profitability take a significant hit in the first half of the year. The online betting and gaming group recorded total revenue of €595.5m for the January to June 2026 period, with €310.2m of that coming in the second quarter alone. Those figures represented growth of 5% from €597.3m in H1 2025 and 6% from €303.7m in Q2 2025 respectively, signalling continued momentum in top-line performance across the business. However, the revenue growth was not matched by earnings, with EBITDA falling…

Loteria Română is one of Europe’s oldest lotteries, tracing its origins back to 1906 and carrying more than a century of public trust on its shoulders. Chief Executive Officer Ionut-Valeriu Andrei spoke with SBC News ahead of his appearance at SBC Summit Lisbon, offering a rare inside look at what running such an institution truly means. Andrei has experienced the lottery from both sides, first as an ordinary observer and now as the person ultimately responsible for its integrity, legacy, and future direction. “As a player, you naturally focus on the excitement of the draw, the anticipation and the possibility…

SBC has announced a strategic partnership with Conversion Conf ahead of the Affiliate Leaders Summit 2026, set to take place in Lisbon this autumn. The global events and media business is combining its platform with Conversion Conf’s affiliate network and community expertise to strengthen one of the industry’s leading performance marketing events. Affiliate Leaders Summit is SBC’s dedicated event for the affiliate and performance marketing community, expected to bring together 10,000 industry professionals under one roof. The event takes place alongside the SBC Summit from 29 September to 1 October 2026 at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa and the MEO…

Evolution has delivered a mixed set of second-quarter results for 2026, with revenue dipping slightly year-on-year despite a return to growth across European markets. The Swedish live casino supplier posted net revenue of €517.8m for Q2 2026, representing a 1.2% decline compared to the same period in 2025, though revenue rose 2.4% at constant currency. EBITDA came in at €341m, down marginally from €345.3m in Q2 2025, while profit for the quarter edged higher year-on-year to €251.4m from €248.3m. For the first half of 2026 as a whole, Evolution reported €1.03bn in total revenue alongside €676.3m in EBITDA, reflecting the…

The debate over gambling sponsorship in British sport has intensified, with Liberal Democrat politicians pressing the government to go further on restrictions. Lib Dem peers and MPs have long campaigned to restrict or ban gambling-related sponsorship, particularly within professional football, where such deals are highly visible. Among those leading the charge are Lord Addington, MP Max Wilkinson, and MP Lee Dillon, all of whom have consistently argued that gambling sponsorship normalises betting among fans and young people. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport recently launched a formal consultation examining sponsorship and advertising arrangements involving unlicensed gambling operators. The consultation…

Lionel Messi is the overwhelming favourite among Betano users heading into Sunday’s World Cup final against Spain, with 82% backing Argentina to retain the trophy. Argentina reached the final after a dramatic comeback victory over England in the semifinal, keeping Messi and his teammates on course for historic consecutive World Cup glory. Spain enter the match as favourites with many bookmakers, priced at -164 to lift the trophy, while Argentina are listed as +134 underdogs heading into the championship clash. Prediction market platform Kalshi gives Spain a 58.1% chance of winning the final, with Argentina sitting at 42.7% as the…

The European Gaming and Betting Association has announced that Super has joined its Board of Directors, marking a new chapter for the organisation. The EGBA represents many of Europe’s leading online gambling and betting operators, working to promote fair and transparent regulation across the continent. Super’s addition to the board signals growing industry recognition of the company’s standing within the regulated European online gambling market. The EGBA board plays a central role in shaping the association’s strategic direction, advocating for responsible gambling standards and sound regulatory frameworks. Membership on the board grants Super a direct voice in conversations that influence…

SBC Summit is set to give delegates a comprehensive look at gaming’s fastest-growing regions through its dedicated Emerging Markets track in Lisbon this September. The track takes place on Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa, bringing together operators, regulators and regional experts under one roof. Sessions will cover market entry strategies, player behaviour trends, regulatory change and the commercial conditions currently shaping growth across these promising territories. The Emerging Markets track will open the Global & Emerging Markets Stage, one of six dedicated conference stages running throughout the summit. Other stages include Regulation & Compliance, Technology,…

Georgia is preparing to formally present its international iGaming jurisdiction ambitions in August 2026, following a major reveal at SBC Summit Tbilisi held on 15 and 16 July. Government officials and policy advisers are working toward establishing Georgia as a recognised export regime for gambling services, solutions, and technologies across international markets. The country’s stated goal is to position itself as the regulatory gatekeeper bridging Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East, attracting long-term institutional investment rather than simply expanding domestic gambling activity. Vakhtang Katamadze, Supervisory Board Member of RSG and a key policy stakeholder, addressed audiences at the summit…