Author: Charles Shephardson

Super Technologies has announced a deal to acquire Crafting Technologies, a Romanian software development company headquartered in Cluj-Napoca, subject to customary approvals. The acquisition marks a significant step in Super Technologies’ international expansion strategy, with Romania set to become its newest dedicated technology hub. The new Cluj-Napoca centre will complement Super’s existing network of technology offices in Croatia, Spain, the Netherlands, Brazil, and the UK. Across those existing locations, Super already employs more than 900 software engineers and developers, making the Romanian addition a notable extension of its global footprint. As part of the initial rollout, Super plans to open…

Giovanni Malagò has been formally elected as the new President of the Italian Football Federation, known as the FIGC, succeeding the outgoing Gabriele Gravina. The election took place in Rome at FIGC headquarters, with 274 delegates drawn from across the Italian football ecosystem casting their votes on the day. Malagò secured victory on the first ballot, claiming 68.58 per cent of the vote against rival candidate Giancarlo Abete, who received 29.17 per cent. Blank ballots accounted for the remaining 2.25 per cent of the total, underlining the decisiveness of Malagò’s first-round win over his only opponent. Malagò steps into the…

Starmer announced his resignation as Labour Party leader on Monday morning, delivering a televised statement outside Downing Street following days of intense political pressure. In his statement, Starmer said: “I will resign as leader of the Labour Party. I have spoken to His Majesty the King this morning to inform him of my decision.” The announcement ended a weekend of mounting speculation over Starmer’s political future, which had been accelerated by Andy Burnham’s victory in the Makerfield by-election on Friday. Burnham, the former Greater Manchester Mayor, secured his return to Westminster through that by-election win and has since confirmed he…

Entain has published new research exposing what it describes as a highly organised network of illegal gambling promotions targeting UK consumers across major social media platforms. The research was released to coincide with England’s opening match of the Men’s World Cup, intensifying scrutiny of unregulated operators capitalising on football’s biggest tournament. Entain’s findings identified more than 72 instances of UK-facing promotions spanning 30 different unlicensed online gambling sites across five of the world’s largest social media platforms. The report examines activity across seven major digital platforms and links unregulated gambling websites to football content, viral short-form video, and manosphere influencer…

Yggdrasil has signed a landmark multi-year agreement with Eeze, marking the first partnership to fully leverage its Studio in a Box™ program for original slot development. The deal represents a significant milestone in Yggdrasil’s strategic push to reshape how casino games are developed and brought to market at speed. Through the Studio in a Box™ program, Eeze will use Yggdrasil’s proprietary Game in a Box™ technology to build and launch original slot titles without traditional development complexity or cost. Game in a Box™ is Yggdrasil’s in-house game development platform, built over the past two years using advanced automation, machine learning…

SBC Summit Americas 2026 brought together gaming professionals from across North and Latin America for three days of debate, deal-making, and industry dialogue. The event took place at the Broward County Convention Center from June 9 to 11, drawing operators, affiliates, suppliers, and regulators under one roof. Discussions surrounding prediction markets proved to be among the most talked-about topics of the summit, alongside a series of newly introduced networking programmes. Tomer Imber, Senior Director of Sales at player engagement platform Optimove, highlighted the event’s capacity for cross-market collaboration and knowledge sharing across different Americas regions. “You can tap into a…

Gibraltar’s Ministry of Justice, Trade and Industry has officially opened the search for a new Gambling Commissioner and Executive Director to lead the jurisdiction’s regulatory division. The role is based at Europort and carries responsibility for the strategic oversight and management of Gibraltar’s gambling regulatory framework. Long-serving commissioner Andrew Lyman is set to stand down from the position he has held since January 2018, marking the end of a significant chapter for the jurisdiction. No official announcement has yet been made by Lyman himself, and SBC News has contacted him for comment on the transition. Before taking on the role…

Betfair’s Exchange has broken its all-time by-election betting record, with over £1.9m wagered on the Makerfield vote. The previous record of £1.3m was set by the Gorton and Denton by-election, which took place earlier in 2026, and has now been surpassed comfortably. Andy Burnham and Labour enter the contest as overwhelming 1.11 (1/9) favourites to claim the northwest constituency seat. Reform UK have drifted out to 11.0 (10/1) in the market, despite the race having tightened somewhat earlier in the week. Betfair spokesperson Sam Rosbottom commented on the one-sided nature of the wagering since the market first opened to the…

Australia’s stunning 2-0 victory over Turkey in Group D has sent World Cup excitement surging across the country, with bookmaker betr reporting significant betting engagement. The result came as a genuine shock to many, given that Turkey had been considered dark horses heading into the tournament and Australia’s historically modest World Cup record. Australia have only ever won five games at the World Cup in their history, making this opening victory a genuinely significant moment for the Socceroos and their fans. Bill Richmond, Chief Operating Officer at betr, confirmed the scale of interest the tournament is generating for the Australian-focused…

Kambi’s Head of Soccer Danny Skelton has outlined how the unpredictable start to FIFA World Cup 2026 is creating major opportunities for the live sports betting industry. The opening group stage has already produced a series of stunning results, with Spain held to a 0-0 draw by Cape Verde and Belgium dropping points against Egypt. These outcomes have reinforced just how compelling and unpredictable the World Cup can be, capturing audiences and bettors across the globe in equal measure. For Kambi, that unpredictability presents both a challenge and a significant commercial opportunity, placing a premium on delivering a responsive and…