Day: 16 July 2026

Key Moments: Entain urges British sports bodies to end partnerships with unlicensed gambling firms before legal mandates are in place Turnover from illegal operators is projected to surge from £5 billion in 2019 to £16.6 billion in 2025 Separate analyses predict unregulated firms may account for nearly half of gambling advertising spend in 2026/27 Entain Advocates for Preemptive Action Entain has called upon football authorities in the United Kingdom to proactively halt commercial deals with unlicensed betting operators rather than waiting for legislation to take effect. The company is backing…

Key Moments: Svenska Spel delivered a 7% increase in net gaming revenue to €175 million (SEK1.96 billion) for Q2, marking its strongest performance since Sweden’s market restructuring. Q2 operating profit climbed 13% to €55 million (SEK617 million), with the sports and casino segment enjoying an 11% revenue boost fueled by World Cup-driven betting. Digital channels contributed 67% of total group revenue, highlighted by 14% annual growth and 58% of revenue from mobile devices. Q2 Financial Highlights Svenska Spel has delivered its most robust second quarter since Sweden transitioned to a…