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iGB

1d ago

Is the complex world of market-making the next growth engine for bookmakers?

As sports betting companies continue to navigate the prediction market waters, market-making could be an attractive new venture.

iGB

1d ago

Prediction market roundup: Google employee charged with insider trading; CFTC approves unique crypto trades

While "mention markets" have garnered controversy for the potential manipulation, charges related to Google's search engine tool provide a new wrinkle.

Payment Expert

2d ago

BIS says new evidence supports cross‑border tokenisation

Project Agorá is giving the BIS its clearest evidence yet that tokenised bank money could be the answer to improving cross‑border payments. The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has confirmed tokenised bank deposits and tokenised central bank reserves can settle wholesale cross‑border payment

SBC News

2d ago

Sponsor Spotlight: DragonBet ties local deal as we await a Here We Go for Betway and Man Utd

This week’s Sponsor Spotlight sees three very different partnership plays, but all point toward the same trend – betting brands having to get smarter about visibility and long-term association with sport. From a media-driven football partnership, to deep local rugby roots in Wales, to what cou

Casino Beats

2d ago

Texas Tech Blames NCAA For Brendan Sorsby Ban Despite Voting Against Relaxing Betting Rules

Texas Tech has criticized the NCAA for not adapting to the era of widespread sports betting, yet the college was one of those that voted against relaxing the organization’s strict anti-gambling rules. Now that star QB Brendan Sorsby has fallen foul of those rules, it is appealing for leniency.

Casino Beats

2d ago

Marves Fairley Still Posting Picks After Pleading Guilty In Basketball Gambling Scandals

Marves Fairley pleaded guilty to a range of charges after being indicted in two major betting scandals. Fairley admitted to paying both NBA and NCAA players to underperform for betting purposes. “I agreed to pay a player to change their game performance to give me an advantage on bets I placed for m

SBC News

2d ago

SBC Summit Canada reinforces role as industry’s meeting point amid Alberta momentum

SBC Summit Canada returned to Toronto last week, bringing the industry together at a pivotal moment for the Canadian gaming sector, as Alberta’s upcoming regulated market launch accelerated conversations around regulation, responsible gambling, advertising reform, cybersecurity and future market exp

Payment Expert

2d ago

Money20/20 Europe preview: How will the next era of payments take shape?

Payment Expert heads to Money20/20 Europe this June, bringing readers live coverage, industry interviews, and editorial analysis from one of the biggest stages across the global payments calendar In 1971, Liza Minnelli appeared in Cabaret and sang the famous line: “Money makes the world go rou

SBC News

2d ago

Africa Overview: Sunbet and BetPawa take on new markets

It’s been a busy week in the African gaming industry. The continent has been attracting a lot of interest from international firms, with Super Group, Kaizen Gaming and Virgin Bet notable names target markets there, but local companies are also embarking on new endeavours. With the US and Latin Ameri

Payment Expert

2d ago

Fintech Unwrapped: Mastercard backs Uber Card’s launch

Payment Expert’s Fintech Unwrapped delivers the latest and developing news that has shaped the sector over the course of the week.  This week, Uber has finally launched its consumer debit card, Uber Card, which will be rolled out in Mexico. The new card will offer two versions of how consumers

Coingeek

2d ago

Google worker faces charges over $1.2M in Polymarket trades

Michele Spagnuolo is facing federal charges after allegedly using confidential company data to place insider trades on Polymarket. The post Google worker faces charges over $1.2M in Polymarket trades appeared first on CoinGeek.

SBC News

2d ago

Gentoo Media CFO quits as listed firm continues to battle AI and iGaming headwinds

Gentoo Media’s Chief Financial Officer, Mads Haugegaard Albrechtsen, has resigned from his role at the company.  The former Deloitte Partner joined the Malta-based affiliate marketing firm only last year, in March 2025, just five months on from Gentoo’s legal split from Gaming Innovation Group (GIG)

iGB

2d ago

Sunbet launches in Namibia as Africa expansion continues

Sun International CEO Ulrik Bengtsson previously stated the company is transitioning to become a digitally-led business through investments in its Sunbet brand.

iGB

2d ago

Entain updates board with new independent non-executive director

Sheila Bangalore brings over two decades of experience spanning gaming, hospitality and technology sectors.

SBC News

2d ago

Austria begins road to 2029 online gambling liberalisation

Austria has got underway with its review of the gambling laws and privileges granted to Casinos Austria, beginning the regulatory pathway that will enable the country to launch a liberalised online gambling market. The latest developments follow a new Draft Bill finalised by the Federal Ministry of

SBC News

2d ago

Champions League final countdown continues as PSG markets proving popular with punters

It’s fair to say that Arsenal and Paris Saint Germain have had differing Champions League runs this season.  Both have now been crowned domestic champions and will go head to head tomorrow to claim Europe’s biggest club trophy.  But the contrast in their Champions League seasons has been there for a

Payment Expert

2d ago

ID Check: Global Payments’ Grant Evans – Understanding product is paramount

Payment Expert’s ID Check: Payments Professionals offers insights from industry leaders and experts on how they got their start in the financial industry, from their early years in education to how they have climbed the corporate ladder. This week, Grant Evans, VP of Sales and Partnerships at Global

SBC News

2d ago

Balkan gaming industry lacing up gloves for black market fight

The Balkan Gaming Federation (BGF) has outlined its next steps, as the new trade body sets its sights on combatting the black market gambling and improving the perception of the industry across the region. Set up in March 2026, the BGF is a regional trade body consisting of six national gaming assoc

iGB

2d ago

Pagcor launches 24/7 national helpline for problem gambling

Helpline will offer psychological first aid, guidance, triage and referrals for longer-term treatment if necessary.

Coingeek

2d ago

Hong Kong virtual asset regimes secure strong industry backing

Hong Kong's top finance bodies outline new licensing regimes for virtual asset advisory and management services to enhance the country's AML/CFT efforts. The post Hong Kong virtual asset regimes secure strong industry backing appeared first on CoinGeek.