Europe NEWS

UK: BGC publishes sponsorship codes of conduct

In the UK, the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has recently celebrated the introduction of a set of Codes of Conduct for Gambling Related Agreements. This new framework was developed in collaboration with leading national sports bodies.

Dutch regulator issues 4 warnings for lapses in match-fixing prevention

In the Netherlands, the regulator issued 4 warnings to operators for failing to meet legal requirements regarding match-fixing risk analyses.

Francaise des Jeux’s H1 revenue hits €1.4 billion

FDJ’s Stephane Pallez, the reappointed Chairwoman and CEO of the Francaise des Jeux (FDJ) Group, has lauded the company’s recent performance and provided updates on the ongoing Kindred takeover.

Meridianbet named title sponsor of Maltese FA Trophy

Meridianbet, a prominent online sports betting and gaming group operating in 18 jurisdictions worldwide, has announced that it is the new title sponsor of the Maltese FA Trophy, the nation’s prestigious cup competition. As part of the Golden Matrix Group, Meridianbet’s sponsorship represents a significant step in the company’s mission to support the local football community in Malta.

William Hill and Scottish Premier Football League team up for responsible betting

William Hill has announced its commitment to addressing problem gambling as the new SPFL season begins. This declaration follows the operator’s record-breaking partnership with the league, as highlighted by the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC).

Remembering the legacy of Newcastle midfielder Tommy Cassidy

Tommy Cassidy, a name that echoes among football fans, particularly those of Newcastle United, sadly passed away in the summer of 2024. Born on November 18, 1950, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Cassidy was an extraordinary footballer who left a lasting impression on the sport.

Idealbet acquisition marks Stake’s expansion into Italian market

Stake, a leading brand in the betting and gaming category, has made a strategic acquisition that marks its expansion into the Italian market. The company has acquired 100 percent of Baldo Line s.r.l., a company previously part of the Octavian Group that holds an Italian gaming license. This acquisition includes Italy-based sports betting and remote gaming operator Idealbet.it.

FDJ sells Sporting Solutions to Betsson Group

La Française des Jeux (FDJ), the leading operator of gambling and lottery games in France, announced the signing of an agreement with Betsson Group for the sale of its UK subsidiary, Sporting Solutions Services Limited. Betsson Group operates in the online sports betting and gambling sector.

Southwell Racecourse to return to full operations after flood repairs 

Southwell Racecourse in Nottinghamshire, England will resume full operations on August 2, after extensive restoration work due to severe flooding from Storm Babet in October last year. The venue had been operating partially since November 24, 2023. On its social media pages, Southwell Racecourse announced it is now ready to host visitors without any restrictions for the first time since the flood.

Ebbe Groes steers through the complex iGaming M&A maze

EveryMatrix has recently acquired FSB Technology, which has been described as the company’s “most ambitious acquisition to date”. Could you elaborate on the strategic rationale behind this acquisition and how it aligns with EveryMatrix’s overall M&A strategy? We identified FSB towards the end of last year and have been in various negotiations since then. The core rationale is to take the union of both these companies and produce something even better than each of us has done as standalone businesses. Being a successful B2B supplier is all about scale, to secure many clients, to build successful technologies once and to sell them many times over. This gives you the profitability you need to keep investing in product. With FSB added to the group we immediately have better scale, plus market entry into new territories such as UK & Ireland and to further expand in Africa.