Author: Charles Shephardson

FeedConstruct has secured streaming and data rights for Panama’s two professional football leagues, marking another significant expansion of its sports content portfolio. The SoftConstruct subsidiary will stream both the Liga Panameña de Fútbol, the country’s top division, and the Liga PROM, which serves as Panama’s second tier. Every match across both competitions will be covered under the agreement, with full global exclusivity extended to FeedConstruct’s international network of partners. The company described the combined schedule of the two leagues as providing “a complete domestic framework that guarantees a continuous, high-volume calendar of official fixtures throughout the season.” This latest deal…

DATA.BET has expanded its predictions markets product with a new crypto-focused Up or Down market type, adding live and historical data widgets alongside full API integration. The Cyprus-headquartered sportsbook solutions provider first entered the predictions space in April 2026, with its initial product covering politics, geopolitics, finance, technology, crypto, economy, culture and weather. The new Up or Down market type allows operators to offer crypto markets based on a defined price target set ahead of each betting window. Players can wager on whether a given asset will move above or below that target level across five distinct settlement periods, spanning…

Goodwood has produced arguably the most remarkable result in British horse racing history after the shortest-priced favourite ever seen was dramatically turned over. Najidi Storm, sent off at the extraordinary odds of 1/33, was beaten in a three-horse race by the 10/1 shot Wreck It Ronnie on Tuesday afternoon. The winning horse is part-owned by Manchester City and England footballer Phil Foden, adding a celebrity dimension to an already sensational story. The result eclipses a famous 2023 upset at Ripon, where 1/25 favourite Doom was beaten in a two-horse race by Karmology, which had previously held the record. Najidi Storm…

Five studios behind Stake.com’s exclusive games portfolio have officially spun out as a new B2B iGaming provider called Juice. The new company brings together Twist Gaming, Knucklehead Syndicate, Monstrums, Massive Studios, and The Originals under a single commercial entity targeting operators worldwide. Operators will be able to access the full catalogue of more than 100 online titles through a single remote game server integration, streamlining the onboarding process considerably. Twist Gaming and Massive Studios are already well known for developing popular Stake.com titles such as Drac’s Stacks and Bank Basher, both of which have built substantial player followings. Knucklehead Syndicate…

The global illegal online gambling market generated approximately $50 billion in gross revenue throughout 2025, according to a report from Fincord Intelligence. The findings were highlighted by the Betting and Gaming Council, which used them to call for stronger government action against unlicensed operators worldwide. Fincord estimated that around 5,000 operator structures used more than 15,000 websites and apps to reach consumers during 2025 alone. Unlicensed operators are deploying cryptocurrency, digital marketing and mirror sites to evade enforcement efforts by regulators across multiple jurisdictions. The use of mirror domains, VPN access and browser-based applications allows blocked services to return online…

PhilWeb Corp. and JKS Tech Solutions Inc. have struck a landmark cross-equity investment agreement worth a combined PHP 4.23bn, equivalent to approximately US$67.5m. The deal involves PhilWeb Corp. and its wholly owned subsidiary PhilWeb Capital Corp. subscribing for a significant volume of JKS Tech Solutions shares across two separate agreements. Under the terms of the arrangement, JKS Tech Solutions will also acquire a 4.85% stake in PhilWeb, making this a genuine two-way investment between the two Philippine gaming technology firms. JKS will pay PHP 16.50 per share through a share purchase agreement to secure its holding in PhilWeb, according to…

Underdog Sports has confirmed it will surrender its fantasy sports licences in seven US states, choosing to protect its growing prediction market business instead. Founder and CEO Jeremy Levine announced the decision in a post on X on 5 September, outlining the scale of the withdrawal. The company will pull its ‘Drafts’ product from Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Ohio with immediate effect. Players who have already entered drafts in the affected states will be permitted to continue as normal without disruption to their existing contests. However, Underdog will no longer accept new draft entries, with the…

TESTA conducted independent real-money testing of Betsson across three major Latin American markets to examine how local payment systems affect players. The testing was designed to understand how local payment methods, verification requirements and withdrawal rules shape the overall player experience in each country. Five in-market testers participated in each country, using local accounts, payment methods, devices and normal everyday betting environments throughout the process. Players do not judge a payment experience on deposits alone, as registration, funding, betting, verification and withdrawal all form one connected journey. A fast registration or a slick deposit can quickly be overshadowed when the…

Bet365 has confirmed the loss of 340 jobs spread across its operations in Stoke-on-Trent, Malta, and Gibraltar. The cuts represent approximately 3% of the company’s total global workforce, according to a spokesperson for the operator. The spokesperson explained the reasoning behind the decision, stating: “As an international business, we continually review and assess our operations to ensure the business’ long-term future.” They also pointed to external pressures driving the move, adding: “We are currently facing a highly competitive trading environment, plus increased regulatory and tax-related costs.” The majority of the redundancies, around 300 roles, will be concentrated at Bet365’s headquarters…

Rokker has completed its full acquisition of B2B tech supplier Pretty Technical, bringing the company entirely under its ownership after a process that began in 2025. The strategic consultancy first took a majority stake in Pretty Technical during summer 2025, but has now acquired the remaining shareholding to establish complete ownership of the business. Both companies share a common origin, as Pretty Technical was also founded by Rokker CEO Andy Rogers, meaning the full integration represents a significant consolidation of his broader business interests. Following the completed acquisition, Andy Rogers will step back from his operational role as CEO of…