Author: Charles Shephardson

Kambi has reported a strong second quarter of 2026, with revenue climbing 13% to €45.9 million on the back of a record FIFA World Cup trading period. The B2B sportsbook technology provider credited the expanded 48-team tournament with driving unprecedented volumes across its global partner network throughout the competition. Kambi and its Turnkey Sportsbook partners collectively surpassed 100 million bets placed during the FIFA World Cup, marking a significant milestone for the business. Data from Kambi’s global partner network also pointed to a continued shift in player behaviour, with growth in higher-margin products reducing dependency on traditional core markets. Player…

Allwyn has officially launched Powerball in the United Kingdom, marking the first time the iconic American lottery format has ever been offered outside the United States. The launch forms a central part of Allwyn UK’s broader strategy to revamp and significantly expand the National Lottery offering for British players. The operator has set an ambitious target of doubling weekly returns to good causes by 2034, with the Powerball launch representing a major step toward that goal. The first retail ticket was sold at the Sewell on the Go shop in Pocklington, Yorkshire, just after 5am on Tuesday, 21 July 2026.…

FIRST.bet has completed a major technology and commercial integration with Pragmatic Solutions, embedding its full-service sportsbook platform into the Pragmatic PAM ecosystem. The deal makes FIRST.bet the second proprietary sportsbook platform to be integrated by Pragmatic Solutions, following the company’s initial sportsbook partnership with Altenar back in 2023. Through the agreement, FIRST.bet’s complete sportsbook engine, trading stack, risk management tools and managed services are now accessible to operators running on the Pragmatic Solutions platform. The Pragmatic Solutions PAM platform is built to support end-to-end player journeys, multiple brands and flexible operations through a stable and scalable central infrastructure layer. Operators…

SBC Summit’s newly launched AI Academy will take delegates well beyond theoretical discussions of artificial intelligence and into genuinely practical, hands-on application of the technology. The academy forms part of the event’s premium Education+ programme, bringing together technology specialists, cybersecurity experts, and AI leaders under one roof. It is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 29 September at Sala Tejo, MEO Arena, and is designed for professionals ready to move past AI headlines. Delegates will participate in live demonstrations, ask-me-anything sessions, case studies, and hands-on workshops covering everything from data analysis to AI-driven fraud defence. John Caldwell, Co-Founder of i3Soft,…

GR8 Tech has emerged as a key voice in post-tournament analysis, revealing that seasoned industry professionals had Spain marked as favourites from the very start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The platform, which provides sportsbook and iGaming solutions to operators worldwide, has built a reputation for deep market intelligence throughout major sporting events. The 2026 FIFA World Cup proved to be one of the most significant betting events in the history of the industry, generating enormous handle volumes across global sportsbook markets. GR8 Tech’s data and commentary suggest that sharp bettors and industry insiders were aligned on Spain well…

FeedConstruct has signed an exclusive deal securing both streaming and data rights for Nicaragua’s Liga Primera and Copa Primera competitions. The agreement covers whistle-to-whistle live broadcasts of every match played across both tournaments, delivering comprehensive coverage to FeedConstruct’s global network of partners. The deal significantly expands FeedConstruct’s Americas-focused content offering, providing sportsbook operators with fresh sports activations from a rapidly developing football market. Ani Isakhanyan, Head of Rights and Content at FeedConstruct, stated: “Securing these exclusive rights is a highly valuable addition to our portfolio. Liga Primera and Copa Primera deliver the consistent football content that the global iGaming industry…

Allwyn UK has launched Powerball in the United Kingdom, marking the first time the iconic American lottery game has been made available outside the United States. The company is selling £4 Powerball tickets through the National Lottery’s retail network, website, and app, subject to final regulatory approval. UK players became eligible to enter the first draw on 23 July, linking them directly to the same jackpot available to American participants. The expansion was first announced in April through an agreement between the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) and Allwyn UK, formalising the international partnership. This marks the first time a non-US…

Latin America has emerged as a frontrunner in artificial intelligence adoption for player safety, according to a new industry report. SBC and 1xBet have collaborated on a series of International Player Safety Index Reports examining AI deployment across key global jurisdictions. 1xCare Advisory Committee Member Quirino Mancini provides the analysis in the conclusion of a two-part special focused on LatAm, Africa, and Europe. The report labels Latin America as “positioned as the global leader in AI adoption for player safety,” a notable distinction in a rapidly evolving global landscape. Mancini attributes this to the open-minded nature of regulators across the…

Allwyn, the operator behind the UK National Lottery, has made digital transformation a central pillar of its broader business strategy heading into 2026. The company launched a dedicated Digital department as recently as 2025, signalling its intent to build a more structured and scalable approach to online gambling products. Kresimir Spajic, Chief Executive Officer of Allwyn Digital, has spoken publicly about the group’s ambitions, offering a preview of what he plans to discuss at SBC Summit Lisbon this September. Spajic described the purpose of Allwyn Digital as bringing together technology, data, product, iGaming and sportsbook capabilities into a more connected…

ADI Predictstreet and FIRST.bet have announced a strategic partnership aimed at expanding regulated prediction markets across Latin America. The deal combines ADI Predictstreet’s proprietary prediction market infrastructure with FIRST.bet’s established B2B sportsbook platform and regional operator network. FIRST.bet operates across Latin America, Europe, and Africa, bringing regulated market distribution, localisation, and trading expertise to the arrangement. The partnership effectively broadens FIRST.bet’s B2B offering beyond its core sportsbook product to include prediction markets, one of the fastest-growing categories in fan engagement. ADI Predictstreet holds the status of Official Prediction Market Partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026, giving the collaboration a…