Author: Charles Shephardson

Gambling.com Group Limited has officially changed its corporate name to Grandstand Limited, marking a significant shift in the company’s identity and strategic direction. The company’s ordinary shares began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the new ticker symbol “GRSD” from the market open on July 23, 2026. A new corporate website has also gone live at grandstand.com, reflecting the updated branding across the business. Since its IPO in July 2021, the company has materially diversified its operations well beyond its origins in performance marketing. The rebrand to Grandstand is designed to better reflect where the business sits today, at…

ITV has partnered with odds comparison specialist Funteron to launch a free sports betting companion app aimed at UK viewers and bettors. The new ITV OddsFinder app was unveiled ahead of the Glorious Goodwood 2026 horse racing festival, giving users the ability to compare odds across major UK bookmakers in real time. The app runs on Funteron’s odds comparison infrastructure, which aggregates live pricing from a network of leading operators across the country. Featured bookmakers on the platform include Paddy Power, SkyBet, bet365, and Betfair, covering a broad range of mainstream betting markets for UK customers. Alongside horse racing, the…

ThrillTech has secured a Category A1 Manufacturer’s Licence from the Hellenic Gaming Commission, marking a significant regulatory milestone for the company. The licence allows ThrillTech to offer its flagship product, ThrillPots, to regulated iGaming operators across the Greek market. ThrillTech describes itself as a global leader in side-bet jackpot technology, a niche but increasingly influential segment of the iGaming industry. Giles Potter, chief marketing officer at ThrillTech, commented: “As we continue to expand internationally, we’re especially proud of this approval, as it makes ThrillTech the first specialist iGaming jackpot provider to be licensed in Greece.” Potter added: “We can’t wait…

Betfred has confirmed plans to shut 132 of its UK betting shops, marking the latest major retreat from the high street by a leading bookmaker. The closures represent 10% of Betfred’s entire UK retail network, which currently comprises more than 1,200 shops and employs around 7,500 people. A consultation period with affected staff has already begun, with Sky News reporting that approximately 600 workers will lose their jobs as a result of the decision. Betfred CEO Joanne Whittaker described the decision as one taken with “deep regret”, acknowledging the human cost of the closures on dedicated staff and local communities.…

The EFL Championship is rapidly becoming one of the most attractive destinations for betting brands seeking prominent sports sponsorship opportunities in the UK. Smarkets-owned brand SBK has confirmed a new partnership with Millwall FC, placing the SBK logo on the back-of-shirt and shorts for the 2026/27 season. The deal signals a clear trend of betting operators turning to the Championship as Premier League front-of-shirt sponsorships are now off limits for gambling brands. Millwall FC, based in Southeast London, is the latest in a growing list of Championship clubs to secure a sponsorship agreement with a betting operator this season. The…

Paddy Power has taken direct aim at FIFA and its President, Gianni Infantino, with a sharp new social media stunt targeting the organisation’s troubled investor scheme. The Flutter Entertainment-owned operator, widely regarded as one of the sharpest marketing minds in the betting industry, has delivered yet another well-timed and entertaining post. The stunt features a member of the Paddy Power team placing a sign outside FIFA’s headquarters in Switzerland, causing immediate ripples across social media platforms. The sign reads: “FOR SALE – To anyone – anyone – with money, power and a willingness to endure Gianni’s small talk,” leaving little…

ITV has partnered with Funteron Limited to launch a free odds comparison app called ITV OddsFinder, targeting horse racing viewers across the UK. The app was launched ahead of the Glorious Goodwood 2026 horse racing festival, one of the most prominent fixtures in the British racing calendar. ITV OddsFinder allows users to compare real-time prices from multiple leading bookmakers within a single, streamlined interface before placing any bets. Funteron Limited is a B2B sports betting odds comparison and discovery platform, and its infrastructure powers the data aggregation behind the new app. Featured bookmakers on the platform include major UK operators…

CIRSA posted Q2 2026 net revenues of €637 million, representing a 10.1% increase compared to the same period a year earlier. EBITDA climbed 8.3% to reach €202 million for the quarter, marking the first time in the company’s history that figure has exceeded €200 million in a single quarter. Adjusted net profit surged 55% to €75 million, underlining the strength of CIRSA’s operational performance across its key markets. The Q2 result represented CIRSA’s 72nd consecutive quarter of operating-profit growth, a remarkable streak that underscores the business’s consistent underlying momentum. For the first half of 2026, net revenues climbed 9.1% to…

The UK Gambling Commission has warned that AI tools are increasingly being exploited to bypass KYC checks and that B2B suppliers face mounting exposure to illegal gambling revenue. The regulator published its updated money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment for the sector on 30 July 2026, replacing the previous version issued three years ago. The report reflects a rapidly changing industry landscape shaped by the AI revolution and the accelerating growth of illegal gambling operations across the UK. The Commission stated: “The risk landscape faced by licensed gambling operators continues to evolve. Technology-driven advancements in particular pose new challenges,…

BetMakers delivered a highly productive fourth quarter of financial year 2026, covering the three months ended 30 June, with multiple major technology partnerships successfully integrated. The Australian supplier posted adjusted EBITDA of A$4.5m for the period, representing an 18% margin and an 89.3% increase on last year’s Q4 figure of A$2.4m. Revenue climbed 9.4% year-on-year, rising from A$22.1m to A$24.2m, driven in large part by new commercial relationships with prominent operators across global markets. Gross margin came in at 68.5%, reflecting the company’s continued focus on high-value, technology-led revenue streams rather than lower-margin volume business. Management has maintained that 10%…