Author: Andrew Fletcher

BetConstruct AI has appointed industry veteran Lena Yasir as its new chief executive officer, marking a significant leadership milestone for the London-headquartered company. The online gaming technology provider, previously known simply as BetConstruct, made the announcement on Wednesday, 10 June 2026. The appointment comes during an aggressive global expansion phase as the company works to scale its automated betting and artificial intelligence technologies worldwide. Yasir brings approximately two decades of experience working across the B2B wagering sector, with a strong track record at several leading gambling technology firms. She most recently served as chief commercial officer at Arrise powering Pragmatic…

Flutter Entertainment’s share price has surged significantly in recent days following reports that FanDuel has laid off a large number of staff across the business. The exact number of redundancies has not been officially confirmed, but sources familiar with the matter have suggested the figure could run into the hundreds. FanDuel confirmed in a statement that it had “implemented organisational changes to ensure the company remains agile, focused and well-positioned to capitalise on what lies ahead.” A FanDuel spokesperson added: “These changes affect a number of roles across the business. We are deeply grateful to the talented colleagues whose contributions…

Germany’s leading licensed sportsbook Tipico is approaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup with considerable optimism, both commercially and in terms of the national team’s prospects. Tipico Director of Sports Brand and Marketing Acquisition Kajetan Strini-Brown described the tournament as a transformative period for the business and its customers. “The FIFA World Cup is the biggest event on the international sports calendar, and it holds great significance for all of us at Tipico,” Strini-Brown said, noting the company employs staff from 87 countries. Strini-Brown explained that the scale of the World Cup gives Tipico a unique commercial opportunity that goes well…

Gambling regulators across Europe are calling on bettors to maintain disciplined behaviour as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway this week. The tournament officially began on Thursday, 11 June, marking the biggest edition of the World Cup in history, featuring 48 teams competing across three North American countries. With such an enormous global event attracting unprecedented attention, betting operators have mobilised their marketing teams worldwide to capitalise on the increased exposure. Regulators are working to balance that commercial enthusiasm by reminding players to keep their gambling behaviour firmly under control throughout the competition. France’s ANJ regulator is anticipating a…

Online gambling issues now account for 82% of disclosures made to GamCare’s National Gambling Helpline so far in 2026, the highest proportion since 2021. The figure represents the peak level recorded since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, when lockdown restrictions severely limited access to physical gambling venues across the UK. By contrast, only 36% of callers cited land-based venues as a form of gambling on the Helpline during 2026, the lowest rate recorded since 2021. The data comes from a total of 3,053 contacts who have reached out to GamCare’s Helpline for support so far this year. GamCare has…

BetConstruct AI, the global iGaming technology and services provider, has announced the appointment of Lena Yasir as its new Chief Executive Officer. Yasir arrives at BetConstruct AI with two decades of experience spanning international markets, B2B commercial strategy, and building high-performing teams across regulated and emerging sectors. Her career history reads like a tour of the industry’s most prominent names, having held senior leadership positions at Play’n GO, Evolution, and OnGame Network. Most recently, Yasir served as Chief Commercial Officer at Pragmatic Play, where she was central to driving the company’s global B2B growth strategy. That commercial background positions her…

WagerWire’s parent company, Wire Industries Inc., has received approval in principle from Gibraltar’s regulator for its prediction market subsidiary, Wire Markets Ltd. The approval positions Wire Markets Ltd. to establish a regulated international base for prediction market operations in the well-regarded jurisdiction. WagerWire, which pioneered the world’s first secondary marketplace for online sports bets, has long focused on market-based participation, price discovery, liquidity, and consumer control. The company stated that the approval in principle positions it to support future expansion into other jurisdictions globally, signalling clear ambitions beyond Gibraltar alone. Gibraltar’s first prediction market licence was granted to ADI PredictStreet,…

SOFTSWISS, a global iGaming software provider, has expanded the segmentation feature within its Casino Platform, giving operators more precise control over player engagement. The updated tool allows operators to group players based on deposit activity, betting behaviour, loyalty data, tags, payment methods, sportsbook activity, and a range of other criteria. Multiple filters can be combined simultaneously, enabling brands to build more detailed player groups tailored for specific retention and engagement campaigns. Player lists refresh automatically as conditions change, meaning operators can respond far more quickly to shifts in player behaviour without manual intervention. According to SOFTSWISS internal data, 99.5% of…

GamCare has issued a stark warning that this summer’s FIFA World Cup poses a significant risk of increasing gambling-related harm across the United Kingdom. The tournament kicks off on 11 June and runs through 19 July, with matches spread across host nations the United States, Canada and Mexico. This edition of the World Cup is the largest in history, featuring 48 competing nations rather than the previous field of 32, meaning more matches are available to bet on than ever before. GamCare pointed to the 2022 World Cup as a clear indicator of what could follow, noting that tournament led…

Finland’s regulated gambling market is generating significant industry interest, with the country’s National Police Board confirming that 50 licence applications have now been filed. The applications have been submitted ahead of the market’s scheduled launch on 1 July 2027, which will bring an end to the long-standing Veikkaus monopoly in the country. The National Police Board is currently serving as a temporary regulator until the new market officially opens, overseeing the entire licensing and application process in the interim. Licence applications first opened in March 2026, and analysts at the Global Markets Hub at NEXT Summit Valletta 2026 estimated around…