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A Leyton Orient supporter won £10,000 after hitting the crossbar in BetWright’s Bangers N’ Cash Crossbar Challenge at half-time during Orient’s 2-2 draw with Burton Albion on Saturday, the final day of the League One season. BetWright said Georgia Wallis was the first participant to hit the crossbar since Graham Pringle in January, ending what […]
Stakelogic Live has launched its live casino portfolio with Hollywoodbets UK, integrating a suite of streamed table games and live game shows into the UK-licensed operator’s offering. The rollout gives Hollywoodbets UK players access to dealer-hosted titles including blackjack, roulette and auto roulette, streamed from studio environments, according to the companies. The integration also includes […]
A new study led by the University of Cambridge found that gambling ads on social media reach young men 2.3 times more often than women. Researchers led by the University of Cambridge analysed 411 advertisements from 88 licensed gambling operators in Ireland and found that young men were reached 2.3 times more than women […]
Brightstar Lottery PLC announced that it received the highest MSCI ESG rating of AAA. This rating exemplifies Brightstar’s commitment to global sustainability leadership in managing ESG-related risks and opportunities. Brightstar received a perfect score for carbon emissions and high scores in the product safety and quality category. “Receiving the MSCI AAA ESG rating in […]
Haas steps up from a non-executive director role as the free-to-play games supplier targets its next growth phase. LOW6 has appointed Jeffrey Haas as chairman, promoting the gaming and fintech executive after four years on the board, including time as a non-executive director. The company said Haas has held senior leadership roles at DraftKings, PokerStars […]
BetHog has raised €8.5 million in a Series A funding round and launched Sentient Studios – their new B2B provider that enables casino operators to deploy AI-powered dealers across their live online casino offerings. The round was co-led by Will Ventures and RockawayX, with participation from PCV, 6MV, Bullpen Capital and Advancit Capital, bringing […]
“Movers and Shakers” is a dynamic monthly column dedicated to exploring the latest trends, developments, and influential voices in the iGaming industry. Powered by GameOn and supported by HIPTHER, this op-ed series delves into the key players, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes shaping the future of online gaming. Each month, industry experts offer their insights and perspectives, providing […]
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has appointed Kane Purdy, Managing Director at Gamesys Operations Limited, as the new non-executive Chair with immediate effect. Kane takes on the role after 20 years in the betting and gaming industry, bringing extensive operational experience, deep sector knowledge and a strong track record of leadership across the […]
Immense Group’s online casino brand Mega Riches has provided a series of matchday hospitality packages at The Hawthorns for supporters connected to The Albion Foundation, the official charity partner of West Bromwich Albion. The initiative ran across multiple fixtures this season, with beneficiaries hosted in the Richardson Suite. The club’s back-of-shirt sponsor said the packages […]
DrawHouse, a new B2B prize draw platform built by the team behind Network Gaming, has launched in the UK, targeting betting operators, media companies and digital platforms looking to add prize draw products. The company said its platform is “fully managed” and includes compliance, KYC, payments, draw operations and prize fulfilment, designed to let partners […]
Innovative Technology (ITL) is going to participate in the Amusement & Retail Entertainment (ARE) Expo 2026, which will be held at The Cotton Sheds in Manchester on 28–29 April. At stand 33, the company, along with their UK Trading Partner E-Service, will showcase their latest cash handling and age & identity technology. Andy Bullock, […]
On 17 April 2026, the UK High Court rejected in full the claims brought by The New Lottery Company Limited (TNLC) and Northern & Shell PLC (N&S) against the Gambling Commission in relation to the award of the Fourth National Lottery Licence. In summary, the claims alleged that the Gambling Commission had wrongly awarded the […]
Midnite is bringing back its “Midnite Express” fan travel initiative, offering free coach transport for Southampton supporters to Wembley for the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City on Saturday, April 25. The betting brand said three luxury coaches will take more than 100 fans on the round trip from St Mary’s Stadium to Wembley. The […]
The Sweden-based developer expands its UK operator network via Onyx Gaming Limited’s BetWright, adding slots and instant-win titles to the brand. Gaming Corps has expanded its UK operator network after going live with BetWright, the UK-licensed sportsbook and casino brand operated by Onyx Gaming Limited. Under the agreement, BetWright players can access Gaming Corps’ full […]
The UK Tote Group has announced the appointment of John O’Reilly as a non-executive director of its Board, effective from 1 May 2026. John has over 35 years’ experience in the horseracing, betting and gaming sectors, having most recently served as CEO of the Rank Group PLC – the UK’s largest casino and bingo operator. He […]
The harmful gambling black market cashed in during the Grand National, with up to £100m potentially staked with illegal operators across the Aintree Festival, including as much as £40m on the big race alone, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has warned. The Grand National is one of the biggest betting events in the sporting […]
Peter White, Publisher of Sports Betting Operator, has announced the appointment of Mark McGuinness as the publication’s new Editor-in-Chief. A highly respected figure in the global iGaming, crypto and digital marketing sectors, McGuinness brings more than 30 years of international experience in high-performance marketing, brand strategy and growth leadership across regulated markets in the UK, […]
CHIPS Charity, which is on track to present its 800th wheelchair in 2026, has been named the official charity partner for July’s iGB L!VE, the second edition of the leading b2b showcase to be held in London. Born out of the land-based gambling industry, the registered charity provides bespoke wheelchairs to young people whose […]
After almost a year of near-silence, the UK Gambling Commission has released new information on its controversial financial risk assessments, indicating it is inching closer to their possible introduction. Plans to require operators to assess the financial wellbeing of high spending customers have been in a pilot programme since way back in August 2024. This […]
Betable has launched three UK sportsbooks on its platform under its UKGC licence, cementing its position as the go-to partner for brands looking to scale in the regulated UK market. Among the launches are two new brands, Ivy Bet, a sportsbook sister brand of Ivy Casino, and new market entrant RightBet. Meanwhile, established brand Bet442 […]