Predictions, finance and a brewing storm of problem gambling

The global rise of prediction markets globally could throw a spanner in the works of gambling harm prevention and treatment programmes in countries like the UK, writes SBC News’ Editor, Ted Orme-Claye. Driven by a combination of industry responsibility, regulatory pressure and public demand, betting companies in the UK have placed a much heavier onus […]

Texas Hold’em vs Omaha for Players Comparing Poker Formats

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Poker formats share a surface: private cards, community cards, betting rounds, and a final five-card hand. The difference between variants, however, is not cosmetic. Texas Hold’em gives players 2 private cards, so the first decision is narrow and readable. Omaha gives 4, then forces exactly 2 of them into the final hand. That single rule […]

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Lottomart launches S Gaming slot Dragon’s Rage as permanent UK exclusive

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Lottomart has launched Dragon’s Rage, a new S Gaming slot available as a permanent exclusive to Lottomart players in the UK. The release follows the partnership’s previous exclusive title, Fisherman’s Fortune, and adds another game to Lottomart’s exclusive-content portfolio. Set in a dragon’s treasure lair, Dragon’s Rage uses a 1,024-ways-to-win format. Features include the Coil […]

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DATA.BET reports 39.7% GGR growth in year one of sports betting vertical

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Supplier cites 147.6% active user growth and increased bet activity across football and basketball in the first 12 months. DATA.BET has published first-year performance results for its sports betting vertical, marking 12 months since the product’s official launch. The supplier said results from newly acquired clients show 39.7% GGR growth and 147.6% growth in active […]

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GGPoker adds Kick support to Streamer Mode

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Approved creators can now stream directly to Kick via the desktop client, alongside Twitch and YouTube. GGPoker has expanded its Streamer Mode feature to support Kick.com, enabling approved creators to broadcast directly to Kick through the GGPoker desktop client. Streamer Mode is GGPoker’s in-client streaming feature for approved broadcasters, offering tools and rewards while they […]

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IWG launches America 250 eInstant across eight US lottery markets

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The digital instant-win game rolls out in Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Instant Win Gaming (IWG) has launched America 250, a new eInstant game created to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. IWG said the title is launching across multiple US lotteries: Georgia, […]

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SOFTSWISS sets up tech talks with AWS, Oracle and Cloudflare

Betting solutions company SOFTSWISS is entering the events side of the iGaming business as it looks to join the technology dots across the sector. The company has attributed the launch of its Tech Race Summit 2026 in Warsaw to its observation that the industry is facing a “critical inflexion point”. Reflecting on 2025 metrics, SOFTSWISS […]

Kaizen Gaming loads up Betano with an AI Trivia game

Kaizen Gaming has launched a brand new innovative AI-powered Trivia experience on its online betting and gaming brand Betano. Betano Trivia was developed by the gambling group’s innovation incubator Kaizen Labs, which brings together advanced generative AI with live entertainment that creates a constant flow of engaging and interactive experiences. The trivia features questions on […]