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Gamban’s Free Return Tests England’s New Prevention Funding
Gamban’s announced return to free access in England puts a provisional £2.7m levy allocation to the test on continuity, support and evidence of results.
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Santander’s Gambling Case Tests the Promise of Payment Blocks
A Santander complaint puts gambling blocks, account coverage and support under scrutiny. We examine what the ombudsman’s decision does and does not establish.
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Free Spins After Jumpman: Britain Sets Out Its Tax Rewrite
The Finance Bill sets out proposed changes to free spins and remote gaming duty. We examine bonus chains, prizes and what casino operators should watch.
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Inspired’s Comparable Growth Faces a Changing UK Tax Test
Inspired’s Q3 comparable growth shows supplier resilience, while Brazil’s shutdown, future UK machine-duty changes and cash generation test its limits.
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FanDuel Faces Hearing Over Bill Simmons’ Proxy Bets
Massachusetts will examine FanDuel’s handling of wagers described by Bill Simmons. We explain why device location and account control raise separate questions.
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Superbet’s €500m Greek Plan Raises the Stakes for Retention
Superbet’s six-year Greek investment plan pairs sponsorship with technology. We examine repeat use, wagering figures and the costs behind sustainable retention.
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DraftKings’ VIP Defence Hinges on When the Perks Stop
DraftKings has defended its VIP programme to US lawmakers. We examine host incentives, customer safeguards and what Britain’s stricter model can show.
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Allwyn UK Reshuffle Faces a Harder National Lottery Test
Allwyn UK’s December leadership changes follow a £450m upgrade. We examine service accountability, Good Causes figures and the test for sustainable growth.
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7bet brings prediction markets to the Baltic betting slip
7bet has announced prediction markets in Lithuania and Latvia. We examine the fixed-odds model, Altenar partnership, licensing records and settlement rules.
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CFTC's 30-day access demand deepens prediction markets dispute
The CFTC's 30-day access demand meets court restrictions in Michigan and on California tribal lands. We examine the prediction markets dispute.
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Betfred declines Classics renewal as tax pressure reaches racing
Betfred declines a three-year renewal for Britain’s five Classics. We examine the tax pressure behind the decision and what it means for racing funding.
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DraftKings cuts outlook as prediction markets test its growth model
DraftKings cuts its 2026 earnings outlook as Predictions spending rises. We examine the customer payback model and the risk to sports market access.
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Super Group sees a UK opening as tax pressure reshapes competition
Super Group sees a UK opening as rivals retreat. We examine its 13% revenue growth, the tax squeeze and why winning customers still needs to deliver profit.
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UKGC's new index gives Britain's black market debate a sharper test
UKGC's new Illegal Gambling Index measures likely website use. We examine the findings, their history and what they can establish about tax and regulation.
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Light & Wonder's digital split puts SciPlay's new CEO to the test
Light & Wonder's iGaming grows while SciPlay contracts. We examine the history, direct sales economics and the task facing new CEO Matthieu Labbat.
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Genius Sports revenue jumps 62% as Legend reshapes its business
Genius Sports' Q3 growth reflects its Legend acquisition. We examine the media strategy, sporting data rights and the cash flow test facing the group.
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Lottoland challenges Australia’s online keno ban ahead of January deadline
KenoGo challenges Australia’s online keno ban before January 2027. We examine Lottoland’s licence, the policy shift and the lessons of Betfair’s court battles.
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Sportradar revenue rises 24% as prediction market deals contribute
Sportradar revenue rises 24% as prediction market clients contribute. We examine its Kalshi and Polymarket deals, IMG ARENA history and rising rights costs.
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Kambi forecasts 18m extra live bets as AI cuts acceptance delays
Kambi forecasts 18m extra accepted live bets a year from AI-driven delays. We examine the mechanics, its trading history and the risks of faster betting.
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Super Group trims outlook as casinos underpin $150m buyback plan
Super Group lowers its revenue outlook and approves a $150m buyback. We examine casino income, its US exit, historic tax items and the risks ahead.
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Flutter pauses buybacks as $500m savings plan tests its global scale
Flutter pauses buybacks and targets $500m in savings. We examine debt, FanDuel investment and what the plan means for its UK brands.
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Evolution revisits game flops and the cost of complexity
Evolution revisits Gonzo’s Treasure Hunt and Gold Bar Roulette. We examine why added features can disappoint and what redesigns cost the product pipeline.
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Play’n GO reportedly cuts game supply through major aggregators
Play’n GO reportedly cuts major aggregator supply. We examine the cost of lost reach, its direct-integration history and the British regulatory context.
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Hacksaw reshuffles leadership as revenue growth slows to 12%
Hacksaw reshuffles leadership after slower Q3 growth. We examine its 83% adjusted EBIT margin, the games behind its earnings and its prediction markets plans.