Jacob Woodward

1 month ago | readwrite.com | Jacob Woodward

The UFC has entered a new marketing partnership with NetBet, making the online gambling operator its official sportsbook and betting partner in the UK, Ireland, Greece, Italy, and Romania. The shiny new collaboration kicks off on March 22 with UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady at London’s O2 Arena, one of the promotion’s biggest European events of the year. NetBet’s branding will feature inside the Octagon, across UFC’s international broadcast feed, and on digital and social media platforms.

1 month ago | readwrite.com | Jacob Woodward

New Jersey’s gaming industry posted a mixed performance in February 2025, with strong gains in online gaming and sports betting helping to offset a decline in traditional casino revenue. Looking closer at that revenue, the state’s total reached $484.8 million, marking a 5.1% increase compared to the same period last year. The driving force behind this growth was the continued rise of iGaming, which saw revenue climb 14% to $207.8 million for the month.

1 month ago | readwrite.com | Jacob Woodward

A 10-hour disruption in Germany’s regulated sports betting market has raised alarm among licensed operators and the industry as a whole, with the German Sports Betting Association (DSWV) warning that the failure may have pushed bettors toward unlicensed alternatives. Last Saturday (March 15), bettors across Germany were unable to make deposits or register new accounts with licensed sports betting providers.

1 month ago | readwrite.com | Jacob Woodward

GAN Limited has reported its financial results for Q4 and 2024, showing revenue growth and improved profitability, supported by cost-cutting measures. The company continues to work towards finalizing its merger with Sega Sammy, which is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025. Looking at GAN’s total revenue in 2024, this reached $135 million, a 4% increase from the previous year. The main growth driver here was in the B2B segment, which generated $50.7 million — up 17% from 2023.

1 month ago | readwrite.com | Jacob Woodward

In an attempt to bolster its presence in the U.S., bet365 has chosen to launch in the state of Tennessee, bringing the total number of states the sportsbook is active in to 12. Other states bet365 is already operating its betting markets in include the likes of Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, and New Jersey, so the now inclusion of Tennessee only expands the customer base of the company.