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Betting Shops in England Eligible for Grants of up to £6000 a Site in £5B Recovery Plan
The UK Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) has welcomed the announcement ahead of Wednesday’s Budget that non-essential retail businesses such as betting shops will be eligible for direct cash grants of up to £6000 per site, although the bookmaker trade body has reiterated its call for an extension of business rates relief for a further year.
Details of the grant scheme came as part of a series of announcements ahead of Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s annual budget speech, in which he is set to reveal a new grant scheme totalling £5 billion to aid the recovery of high-street businesses in England.
Nearly 700,000 shops, restaurants, hotels, hair salons, gyms and other businesses in England will be eligible for “restart grants,” to be distributed directly to firms by local authorities from April. It will replace the current monthly grant system.
Under the budget plans, non-essential retail will be eligible for direct cash grants of up to £6000 to help them start trading again when allowed to do so, while hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym businesses in England – which will remain closed for longer under the government’s roadmap out of lockdown – will be able to apply for grants of £18,000 per site.
“The BGC would warmly welcome any additional support for betting shops, be that business rates or grants, particularly giving the pressure independent betting shops are under,” a spokesman for the BGC said.
Racecourses and bookmakers in England were given a clear set of dates to work towards for reopening last week when prime minister Boris Johnson gave the first details of a timetable for leaving lockdown.
Non-essential retail, which has for most of the pandemic included betting shops, will form part of phase two of the plan, with April 12 the provisional date for reopening if vaccination rates rise and hospitalisations drop sufficiently.
BGC chief executive Michael Dugher has written to Sunak ahead of the budget setting out a five-point plan for more business support to “unlock the power of the high street and drive economic growth.”
Dugher said in his letter: “With premises shut for much of the past year, this would help protect jobs and remove a major financial pressure on businesses that have suffered a significant loss of income during the pandemic.”
Dugher pointed to the fact that licensed betting offices had been severely impacted by the various regional and national lockdowns over the past ten months, with revenues for this sector falling by 45% in 2020.
The letter also seeks assurance that funding for devolved administrations is made available to all business sectors in need. While businesses in England and Northern Ireland have benefited from business rates relief since last April, the Scottish and Welsh governments took the decision not to provide support for gambling companies.
“The UK Government’s backing for business stands in stark contrast to the refusal of the devolved administrations in Wales and Scotland to offer business rates relief to our members,” states the letter.
“This has sadly had a disproportionate impact on our smaller independent businesses, many of them family run, which have faced making staff redundant and an uncertain future.”
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Infingame
Infingame set to “Unleash Your Beast Mode” at SiGMA São Paulo
Infingame, one of the iGaming industry’s fastest-growing aggregators, is set to return to Brazil this April for SiGMA São Paulo, launching its bold “UNLEASH YOUR BEAST MODE” campaign at the heart of the Latin American market. Inspired by the jaguar, a symbol of speed, power, and dominance across Brazil and LatAm, the campaign underscores Infingame’s focus on scalable, reliable technology, rapid integrations, and a curated ecosystem of top-tier providers.
Representing Infingame at the event will be Jana Filagina, Head of Commercial, and Yerassyl Yelemessov, Senior Partner Success Manager, who will meet with operators seeking a performance-driven, stable aggregation partner in the region.
Reinforcing a Leading Position in Latin America
At SiGMA São Paulo, Infingame will spotlight its position as a leading aggregation provider in Latin America. With over 16,000 games from more than 150 providers, the aggregator will demonstrate the platform’s technical strength and the depth of its provider network.
A particular focus will be on Infingame’s tournaments and challenges, engagement tools built to help operators drive structured and repeatable player activity. Fully integrated into the aggregation layer, these tools allow operators to launch campaigns quickly while maintaining full control over performance, localisation, and player experience.
Supporting Growth in a Competitive Market
As Brazil continues to develop as a regulated and highly competitive iGaming market, Infingame’s aggregation platform has been designed to support operators in building sustainable growth across Latin America.
Jana Filagina, Head of Commercial at Infingame, said:
“Brazil is one of the most exciting iGaming markets today, but it’s also one of the most demanding. Operators need infrastructure that performs consistently—not just at launch, but over the long term.
“At Infingame, we provide more than content. Our platform includes tools such as tournaments and challenges that can be implemented quickly and managed efficiently. SiGMA São Paulo is an ideal opportunity to connect with partners who are serious about long-term performance and growth in LatAm.”
Infingame will also use the event to strengthen its network across the wider Latin American region, supporting operators as they navigate regulatory developments, increasing competition, and evolving market dynamics.
About Infingame
With a portfolio of more than 16,000 games from over 150 providers, Infingame has firmly established itself as one of the world’s fastest-growing iGaming aggregators and a market-leading sweepstakes provider.
Delivered via a single API, the platform offers technical excellence, some of the fastest spin times in the industry, exclusive tournaments, and strategic partnerships with top-tier operators across North America, LatAm, and beyond.
Infingame’s offering spans slots, crash games, sweepstakes, and live casino content. To book a demo or learn more, contact the team via LinkedIn, the company website, or [email protected].
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Booming Games
Booming Games Partners with Interwetten to Accelerate Expansion into Greece
- Booming Games will engage with Interwetten’s customers in Greece, showcasing its dedication to expanding in regulated international markets.
- Interwetten clients initially enjoy access to 19 games, with upcoming intentions to broaden this selection.
Booming Games, a top supplier of high-quality gaming content, has today revealed a strategic alliance with Interwetten, one of Europe’s biggest online betting and iGaming firms. The collaboration will support Booming Games’ growth in Greece, showcasing its dedication to enhancing its position in regulated markets throughout Europe and further afield.
By accessing one of the largest catalogs of casino games in the iGaming sector, the collaboration will enable Booming Games to explore new opportunities in a burgeoning market. Statistics indicate that the iGaming sector in Greece experienced the highest growth rate in Europe during the second half of 2025, and Booming Games is now positioned to capitalize on this substantial growth potential. The shift also illustrates Booming Games’ dedication to driving growth via innovative technology, as Interwetten aids Booming Games in their client acquisition efforts in Greece.
An initial 19 game releases are currently accessible to players in Greece through Interwetten, and Booming Games intends to swiftly expand this number. Booming Games possesses a robust schedule of game launches and intends to enhance both the quality and number of releases this year, featuring localized versions adapted for particular markets.
Simona Lanzoni, Commercial Director at Booming Games, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Interwetten to power our expansion into Greece. The collaboration marks yet another landmark moment in Booming Games’ growth journey, broadening the reach of our product suite in Europe. With clear plans to rapidly expand the number of games available on Interwetten, we look forward to building successful, long-term relationships with new customers.”
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