Industry Trends

Multinational betting company Super Group is taking its ambitions in cryptocurrency a significant step forward via the launch of its own coin in South Africa, an important market for the group and particularly its Betway brand.

The revelation that Playtech paid Israeli intelligence firm Black Cube £1.8 million to investigate competitor Evolution has sparked debate about acceptable corporate intelligence practices in the regulated gaming sector, with potential implications for how B2B suppliers conduct competitive research.

Yolo Group’s B2B CEO Lara Falzon has outlined the company’s transition from unregulated crypto casino operations to a focus on regulated markets, describing the cultural and operational changes required to prioritize long-term value over immediate revenue.

The Macau government is considering limited exceptions to its proposed blanket ban on gambling-related advertising, including allowing the promotion of gaming equipment at trade shows and industry conventions, as part of an overhaul of the city’s three-decade-old advertising law.

Paraguay’s National Gambling Commission (CONAJZAR) has announced a tender for the Quinela Nacional, marking the country’s first step toward de-monopolising its gambling sector under President Santiago Peña’s reform agenda.

South African retail group TFG has flagged the country’s online gambling sector as a more significant threat to its business and the broader economy than competition from Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein. CEO Anthony Thunström announced the retailer will support calls for proper regulation of online gambling, describing the sector as “almost entirely extractive and of no benefit to the country.”

Turkish authorities have arrested eight individuals, including Eyupspor chairman Murat Ozkaya, as part of a widening investigation into illegal betting on football matches. The Turkish Football Federation has suspended 1,024 players across all divisions pending disciplinary hearings.

Flashscore, the world’s leading platform for live scores and sports content has reached a major milestone, surpassing 155 million monthly active users and exceeding 400 million app downloads, with growth boosted following the acquisition of BeSoccer. 

Curaçao-licensed crypto casino platform WEISS BET has announced the launch of its WEFT Token 2.0 sale on November 11, 2025, with a $1 million token allocation and 15% purchase discount for new participants joining its ecosystem of over 10,000 existing token holders.