Author: Charles Shephardson

Infingame, a B2B game aggregator operating across the iGaming sector, has published new insights examining the commercial consequences of platform instability for operators in 2026. The company argues that infrastructure reliability, uptime consistency, and gameplay responsiveness have become critical competitive factors as acquisition costs rise across regulated and emerging markets. Infingame states that even brief periods of instability during peak traffic or major promotional campaigns can trigger immediate revenue loss and long-term damage to player trust. Performance metrics including spin time stability, latency consistency, and uptime resilience during traffic spikes are now among the most closely monitored operational KPIs across…

Spanish gaming giant Cirsa has secured a majority stake in Paraguayan omni-channel operator Slots del Sol for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition covers Slots del Sol’s iGaming platform at slotsdelsolonline.com, along with two casinos and two gaming halls across the landlocked South American country. Slots del Sol operates across both land-based and digital channels, a structure that aligns closely with Cirsa’s own established omni-channel strategy across multiple markets. The deal marks Cirsa’s formal entry into Paraguay, a market considered linguistically and culturally similar to other Latin American territories where the company already has a significant presence. Cirsa CEO Antonio Hostench…

Brazil’s gambling regulator and industry figures have moved to defend existing betting advertising rules after health experts raised serious concerns about societal harm. A public hearing convened by Brazil’s Sports Committee saw competing voices clash over whether the current marketing framework adequately protects the public from gambling-related harm. The hearing was chaired by Federal Deputy Saulo Pedroso, a vocal advocate for stricter advertising restrictions and sponsor of Bill No. 1,212/2025, which aims to severely limit gambling marketing in Brazil. Pedroso argued that the regulatory regime, first enforced on 1 January 2025 to officially regulate online betting and gambling, has failed…

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has confirmed that a ban on unlicensed operators sponsoring British sport will not arrive until the 2027/28 season at the very earliest. The DCMS revealed to SBC News that a consultation on the matter “will go live soon,” signalling that meaningful regulatory action remains some distance away. The announcement has drawn attention to the growing frustration felt by licensed operators, who are subject to a voluntary front-of-shirt sponsorship ban that their unlicensed rivals effectively ignore. Ladbrokes Coral owner Entain is among the licensed firms reportedly growing more and more frustrated about unlicensed bookmakers…

Gentoo Media has confirmed the appointment of Måns Svalborn as its new Chief Financial Officer, with the executive expected to join the company in early October 2026. Svalborn arrives at Gentoo Media following more than six and a half years serving as Group CFO at Raketech Group Holding Plc, a Nasdaq First North-listed iGaming affiliate business. He replaces Mads Haugegaard Albrechtsen, who submitted his resignation at the end of May, leaving the CFO position vacant ahead of the search process. Svalborn brings over 20 years of financial leadership experience spanning capital markets, corporate governance, cross-border acquisitions and investor relations. During…

bet365 has confirmed its entry into Alberta’s newly regulated iGaming market, marking another significant step in the operator’s expanding Canadian presence. The UK-headquartered gambling giant joins Alberta’s market from day one, giving customers in the province access to its full sportsbook and online casino product suite. Alberta’s iGaming market officially went live on 13 July, with as many as 70 operator sites having expressed interest in participating ahead of launch day. bet365 was among several operators confirmed live and taking bets by 7:00am MT, alongside Caesars Entertainment, DraftKings, PENN Entertainment, and Rush Street Interactive. The Alberta Gaming Corporation was set…

Gentoo Media has appointed Måns Svalborn as its new chief financial officer, with the experienced finance executive set to begin the role in early October. Svalborn steps into the position vacated by Mads Haugegaard Albrechtsen, who resigned on 28 May after guiding the business through a significant period of restructuring. Gentoo confirmed that its strategy, operations and financial outlook remained unchanged following Albrechtsen’s departure, signalling continuity despite the senior leadership change. Svalborn arrives with more than 20 years of finance experience, including over six years as group CFO at Raketech, a fellow listed gambling affiliate company. His responsibilities at Raketech…

Gibraltar has established the first dedicated regulatory regime for prediction markets anywhere in the world, carving the sector out from its existing gambling framework. The new rules came into force on 13 July 2026, exempting prediction market operators from certain provisions of the Gambling Act 2025. The regulations will be formally known as the Prediction Market Regulations 2026 and establish a standalone set of rules specifically tailored to the sector. This move marks a significant milestone, as no other jurisdiction has previously created a dedicated regulatory regime exclusively for prediction markets. Gibraltar’s Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry, Nigel Feetham…

A punter from the UK has revealed to GamblingNews.uk that bet365 is refusing to release his winnings following England’s dramatic World Cup victory over Mexico. He staked around £8,000 on the match and expected a straightforward payout once the final whistle blew. England edged past Mexico 3-2 in a chaotic Round of 32 tie that swung several times before the result was settled. Jude Bellingham scored twice in under two minutes to put England 2-0 up in the 38th minute, only for Mexico to pull one back before halftime and make a real contest of the second half after England…

The ECB and The Hundred Board have agreed an emergency clause permitting gambling firms to sponsor teams in the 2026 season of the competition. The move was triggered by three of the tournament’s eight teams failing to secure front-of-shirt financial backing just days before the competition’s 21 July 2026 start date. The Hundred was established by the ECB in 2021 with an explicit family-friendly focus, aiming to modernise cricket through live DJs, digital marketing, and free-to-air broadcasting deals. For much of its history, the competition’s commercial activity was centrally managed by the ECB, with KP Snacks serving as the overarching…