BGC CEO Hurst slams mainstream media ‘lies’ about UK gambling sector Summary Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) CEO Grainne Hurst criticises mainstream media coverage of the UK gambling industry, saying it often repeats myths and “quite frankly lies”. Hurst tells iGB the BGC is working to correct misconceptions by using evidence and by listening to […]
Zeal H1 revenue surges 31% despite weak jackpot cycle Summary Zeal delivered strong H1 2025 results despite lower jackpot levels for LOTTO 6aus49 and Eurojackpot. Group revenue climbed to €101.5m (c.32% up year‑on‑year) and EBITDA jumped 76% to €35.4m, driven mainly by the lottery business and a sizable inflow of new customers. Lottery billings rose […]
Donaco shareholders OK buyout Summary A large majority of Donaco International shareholders have approved a 100% buyout by On Nut Road (ONR), a special purpose vehicle managed by Hong Kong-licenced Argyle Street Management. ONR, which has been an investor since 2019 and holds roughly 12.84% of issued capital, offered AU$0.045 per share in the proposed […]
From Sydney to the Bronx, Bally’s Corp is a gaming enigma Summary Bally’s Corp, a Rhode Island-based operator, keeps pulling off improbable wins despite a stretched balance sheet, sprawling assets and limited corporate visibility. The company has survived through a series of complex deals: a funding agreement with Gaming and Leisure Properties that stabilised Chicago […]
South Korea’s Kangwon Land pushes back launch of second casino Summary Kangwon Land, operator of South Korea’s only locals casino, has delayed the opening of its second gaming hall from 2027 to early 2028. The expansion is part of a wider KRW2.5 trillion (US$1.9bn) development that includes a luxury hotel, upgraded resort facilities and new […]
IMG Arena ended European Leagues Association deal ahead of Sportradar acquisition Summary By Richard Mulligan Published: Wed, 06 Aug 2025 16:39:37 +0000 IMG Arena was asked by Sportradar to exit its rights agreement with the European Leagues Association (ELA) because the deal was loss-making, with the arrangement wound up prior to Sportradar’s planned acquisition of […]
Aviator LLC responds after Spribe grounds rival in UK IP battle ahead of trial Summary Spribe won an interim injunction from the UK High Court on 31 July preventing Aviator LLC from launching a competing “Aviator” crash game in the UK while an intellectual property dispute proceeds to trial, expected in late 2026 or early […]
Africa drives 30% revenue growth for Super Group in Q2 Article Date: Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:48:36 +0000Author: Kyle Goldsmith Summary NYSE-listed Super Group posted record revenue in Q2, with total revenue up 30% year-on-year to $579.4m. The company attributed the uplift to stronger activity across Africa, Europe and North America, while LatAm, the Middle […]
UK think tank reiterates call for gambling tax hike, says black market ‘unlikely to be a major threat’ Summary The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has renewed calls for a substantial rise in UK gambling taxes, proposing remote gaming duty be raised from 21% to 50%, machine games duty from 20% to 50% of […]
Philippines pension manager defends iGaming investment Summary On 7 August 2025, iGamingBusiness reported that the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) invested PHP1 billion in DigiPlus, a Philippine Stock Exchange-listed online gaming company. Senator Risa Hontiveros, who has campaigned to curb offshore and online gambling, criticised the purchase on the Senate floor, noting the shares were […]
