Gambling News - 'Entain'
Industry
January 28, 2026
Entain Withdraws Long-Standing Cheltenham Festival Sponsorships Due to Tax Hurdles
Britain’s recent gaming tax changes continue to rock the gambling sector, forcing companies to adapt in a variety of ways, including dropping some of their partnership agreements. One of the most recent developments saw Entain withdraw its Coral brand’s sponsorship of The Coral Cup, a part of the Cheltenham Festival. The Tax and Statutory Levy […]
Industry
January 26, 2026
Entain Launches Racing Bet Builder to Allow Fans to Make Horseracing Parlays
Gaming and betting giant Entain has unveiled a revolutionary new horseracing product that will change how fans of the sport interact with the sector. The new product will allow racing fans to create horseracing parlays exclusively on the operator’s Ladbrokes and Coral brands. Entain Delivers an Exciting New Product In its official announcement, Entain described […]
Legal
January 20, 2026
Ex-Entain Chiefs Lose Privacy Case Against Gambling Commission
Two former Entain executives, Kenny Alexander and Lee Feldman, have suffered a loss in the civil case against the UK Gambling Commission, in which they claimed the regulator violated their privacy. The Failed 888 Takeover Story The pair, facing criminal charges of fraud and bribery, had argued that the commission’s actions during their failed attempt […]
Casino
January 6, 2026
Swintt Expands in Germany with Entain’s bwin
Swintt is expanding its reach in Germany, after Entain, one of the leaders in the market, has confirmed that the company’s Bwin brand will be integrating more than 100 of its games locally, giving an immediate boost to its library as well as the supplier’s local reach. Both Swintt and Entain are well-established names in the […]
Business
December 11, 2025
Entain Parts Ways with CFO Rob Wood, Welcomes Michael Snape
Global sports betting and gaming giant Entain has unveiled major leadership changes due to the departure of Rob Wood, its group chief financial officer and group deputy CEO. The company acknowledged Wood’s incredible contributions and wished him all the best. Rob Wood Exits Entain After 13 Years According to Entain’s announcement, Wood will depart the […]
Industry
December 10, 2025
Former Entain Executives Sue UK Gambling Commission over 888 Takeover Saga
The aftermath of the failed attempt by Kenny Alexander and Lee Feldman to return to the top of the gambling industry has taken another twist, as the pair launched a civil suit against the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). The two former Entain executives face serious criminal charges related to past activities in Turkey. They claim […]
Sports
November 21, 2025
Entain Says Strong Interest in Darts Betting as Markets Grow
Much like table tennis during the pandemic, darts is now emerging as a go-to market for many operators, and Entain is no exception. Commenting on the vertical specifically, amid its broader results, Entain’s CEO, Stella David, noted that darts has indeed become one of the fastest-growing verticals for the company. Entain Optimistic about Darts’ Staying […]
Business
November 20, 2025
Entain Unveils Job Cuts in Australia and New Zealand
Entain has unveiled significant job cuts in Australia and New Zealand as it looks to streamline its business and reduce its local costs. This follows earlier job cuts that saw the company lay off dozens of workers. Entain Seeks to Reduce Costs by Up to $60M According to the announcement, Entain is set to cut […]
Casino
November 4, 2025
Ex-Entain CEO Kenny Alexander Trial Set for February 2028
A provisional trial date has been set for February 2028 for former GVC Holdings chief executive Kenny Alexander, now an owner in horse racing, over alleged bribery and fraud linked to gambling services in Turkey. The case also involves former GVC chairman Lee Feldman and several other senior figures from the company, which is now […]
Esports
October 31, 2025
DATA.BET Teams Up with Entain’s Estonian Brands to Spearhead Esports Product
DATA.BET, a provider of cutting-edge esports betting technology and odds, has signed a new deal with Entain NCE, strengthening the latter’s esports footprint in the Baltics, and specifically, Estonia. The partnership covers the Optibet and Klondaika brands and provides them with access to advanced esports betting coverage, along with DATA.BET’s signature solutions, including Odds Feed, […]