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What changed at the brands we review and in the markets they serve. Short, sourced and linked to the review it affects.
bet365 to cut around 340 jobs
bet365 plans to cut about 340 roles in Stoke-on-Trent, Malta and Gibraltar, citing higher tax and regulatory costs.
Source: SBC News
bet365 goes live in Washington, D.C.
bet365 has launched its sportsbook in Washington, D.C., extending a US rollout that added Michigan sports betting earlier in 2026.
Source: SBC News
Hollywoodbets makes its esports betting debut
Hollywoodbets has signed with DATA.BET to launch esports betting, covering more than 770 markets across 30 esports disciplines.
Source: SBC News
Betway owner Super Group swings to profit and lifts guidance
Super Group, the owner of Betway, reported record second-quarter 2026 results, returned to profit for the half year and raised its full-year guidance.
Source: SBC News
Betano signs partnership with Tottenham Hotspur
Betano becomes Tottenham Hotspur's official betting partner in Europe and Latin America from the 2026/27 season, in a deal running to at least 2029.
Source: SBC NewsBetano named official supporter of the 2026 World Cup
Kaizen Gaming agreed a deal with FIFA that made Betano an official tournament supporter of the 2026 World Cup in Europe and South America.
Source: SBC NewsUK remote gaming duty rises to 40%
From 1 April 2026 the UK taxes online casino revenue at 40%, up from 21%. A higher remote betting duty follows in April 2027.
Source: SBC News
William Hill to close around 200 UK betting shops
evoke, the owner of William Hill, will permanently close about 200 UK betting shops following the increase in gambling taxes.
Source: SBC NewsHollywoodbets and SIS launch two new 49's draws
Hollywoodbets has partnered with SIS to add two new 49's numbers draws to its lucky numbers offering.
Source: SBC News