Sarah Fox Appointed as UKGC's Policy and Research Head
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that a senior leader from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is set to join its executive team.
TAP Air Portugal Named Official Airline Partner of SBC Summit and
Attendees travelling to SBC Summit and the Affiliate Leaders Summit will be able to access exclusive discounted flights to Lisbon thanks to a new partnership between SBC and TAP Air Portugal, the official airline partner of both events.
Event Contract Market Big Enough for Everyone, Says Laila Mintas as
Eight years after the repeal of PASPA ignited a gold rush across state-by-state sports betting, former iGaming lobbyist and sports business executive Dr. Laila Mintas argues the US gambling industry built the wrong foundation.
Stifel Analysts: Unlikely New Offer Against Fertitta’s Caesars Bid
Fertitta Entertainment has offered $17.6 billion to acquire Caesars Entertainment, with Stifel analysts deeming it unlikely for a higher bid to emerge.
BetMGM Q2 Results: Sports Betting Stagnant as Active Users Drop
BetMGM reported no growth in its sports betting segment in Q2 this year, as active monthly users dropped by 3%.
UEFA Opposes FIFA's $20bn World Cup Stakes Sale
FIFA wants $4.2bn from investors led by Josh Kushner’s Thrive Eternal. UEFA says the game is not FIFA’s to sell, and European nations discuss a boycott
Prediction Markets Must Engage With Regulators to Avoid Legal Issues
The polarizing legal war between prediction markets and regulators in the US courts escalates, focusing on whether sports-related prediction market contracts are gambling.
Impact of Aggregation on Operator Revenue Economics
Operators that move from direct supplier integrations to a structured aggregation model typically see measurable changes across several commercial areas, including time-to-market, content performance, promotional efficiency, operational cost, and player retention.
BHA calls out UK Commission’s engagement on FRAs
Despite the Gambling Commission stating that it has been proactive in its engagement with the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) over the implementation of Financial Risk Assessments (FRAs), the latter doesn’t seem convinced.
Andrea Pirlo Ties to Fonbet Under Scrutiny After Club President's
Andrea Pirlo's connection to the Russian gambling operator Fonbet has raised concerns, leading to him missing out on managing the Italy national team.
Fanatics Lead RG Criticizes Kalshi and Polymarket
Prediction markets companies, such as Kalshi and Polymarket, have been criticized for a long time by various regulators, jurisdictions, and non-profit organizations alike.
Sarah Fox appointed to lead UK Gambling Commission's policy and
The UK Gambling Commission has appointed Sarah Fox to its Executive Team on secondment from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Fox will lead the regulator's Policy and Research and Statistics functions along with National Lottery regulation, taking on responsibilities previ