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Smarkets raises Series B funding round to supercharge international and domestic growth
Smarkets, one of the world’s largest betting exchange and prediction market platforms, has announced the closing of a significant minority investment from Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE).
Having raised just £3.8m ($5.4m) since its inception in 2008, with its Series A round coming back in 2013, Smarkets has built a leading exchange platform that processes billions of pounds in traded volume each year. The company has offices in London, Los Angeles, and Malta, licensed customer-focused operations in five countries, and in 2019 released innovative sportsbook app SBK.
Smarkets is delighted to welcome SGE, which joins existing investors Passion Capital and Deutsche Telekom in supporting the company’s mission to fix betting with the fairest odds in the industry.
This new investment will allow Smarkets to accelerate its rollout in the US, where it is already live in Colorado with sportsbook app SBK and set to go live in Indiana soon. The funding will also bolster SBK’s position in the UK mainstream betting market after its successful launch in August 2019.
The new investment will contribute to:
Furthering the company’s US presence, including market-access deals in new, regulated states
Capturing an even greater share of the UK betting exchange market and accelerating SBK’s growth in the UK’s mainstream sportsbook market
Expanding Smarkets’ development of new products for customers and focus on industry-leading prices on sports, politics, and current affairs
Continuing to capture the best and brightest worldwide engineering talent with a view to doubling headcount by the end of 2022
Further expansion into new and recently entered markets such as Denmark and Sweden
Jason Trost, founder and CEO of Smarkets, said:
“This is an incredibly exciting day. I’ve always been amazed what the passion and energy of a comparatively small group of committed people can accomplish against much bigger rivals; Smarkets and SBK are the product of exactly that. At Smarkets we have always been guided by our vision of fixing betting with the best prices and products, and SGE is just as excited as us to challenge the status quo. This is a huge endorsement of our technology and will allow us to further upend the industry by offering bets as close to fair value as possible.
“We are super proud of what we have achieved so far in the UK betting space, and this new investment will help take us to the next level and beyond in the UK, US, and other international markets. I’d like to thank the women and men that work and have worked at Smarkets for getting us to where we are.
“I truly believe the best is yet to come. This investment will allow us to fight with greater resources, move faster, and be bolder in our mission. We’re so excited about the opportunities this investment unlocks.”
Scott Feldman, Managing Director with Susquehanna Growth Equity, said:
“We are delighted to be able to join Smarkets on their upward journey. We immediately identified with their vision of using technology to take on the betting industry’s big operators by providing the fairest odds in the world and maintaining a clear focus on product excellence.
“Smarkets have achieved a huge amount with little investment to date and we can’t wait to see them go from strength to strength as they expand further into both the US and UK mainstream market.”
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RubyPlay launches casino titles on Flutter-owned Betnacional in Brazil
RubyPlay has launched its casino games with Betnacional in Brazil, extending its reach in the country’s regulated iGaming market. The rollout was announced on 22nd July 2026 and involves Flutter-owned Betnacional via Flutter Brazil.
According to the companies, the partnership was facilitated by Flutter Brazil, the Brazilian arm of Flutter Entertainment formed following its acquisition of NSX Group, the creators of Betnacional.
Betnacional is now live with a selection of RubyPlay Studio titles including Brilliant Gems and Gummy Giga Match®. The operator has also added Koala Games content, including Voltage Blitz® Zeus Up and other releases from the Voltage Blitz® series.
Dima Reiderman, Chief Commercial Officer at RubyPlay, said: “Betnacional is a major player in Brazil’s regulated market, and this partnership represents an important milestone in our continued growth across LatAm. Partnering with one of Brazil’s leading operators further strengthens our position in one of the industry’s most dynamic regulated markets and reinforces our commitment to delivering content that resonates with local audiences.
“Our layered studio ecosystem allows us to combine speed to market, localised content and a broad range of player experiences, making us a strong long-term content partner for leading operators such as Betnacional.”
Frederico Cunha, Head of Games at Flutter Brazil, added: “We are always looking for opportunities to enhance our casino proposition and diversify the content available on our platform.
“Bringing RubyPlay’s games to Betnacional supports that goal and provides our players with access to additional entertainment options.”
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DEGEN Studios goes live with Superbet in Brazil
Deal adds DEGEN’s full current catalogue to Superbet, with future slot releases planned for rollout.
DEGEN Studios has launched its games with Superbet in Brazil, making the studio’s full existing catalogue available to the operator’s players, with future releases also set to be added.
Superbet is the leading commercial brand of Super Technologies and is described by the company as a top-three ranked operator in Brazil. The rollout positions DEGEN’s current and upcoming titles within Superbet’s casino offering in the market.
Titles included in the launch include Plague City. DEGEN also flagged upcoming title Howl N’ Huff as part of its planned content roadmap for Superbet.
Danny Gordon, Head of Studio at DEGEN Studios, said: “Superbet is exactly the kind of brand we want to partner with. It has built a strong audience in Brazil and a reputation for delivering entertainment-led experiences. That is the type of stage our games are made for.”
Caterina Chatzipantazi, Director of Commercial Partnerships – Gaming at Super Technologies, added: “We always explore new ways to thrill our customers, and this partnership exemplifies this mindset. DEGEN Studios brings a very different energy to the casino mix. Their games have a clear sense of identity, with worlds and mechanics that feel distinct from more conventional content. For us, this partnership adds something novel to the player experience, building on a strong portfolio of proven games while introducing innovations that can potentially shape the future of entertainment.”
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Gambling Zone rolls out casino comparison tool for UK players
Interactive feature lets users compare licensed UK online casinos by bonuses, games, payout times and Gambling Zone ratings.
Gambling Zone has launched the Gambling Zone Casino Comparison Tool, a new feature aimed at helping UK players compare online casinos in one place.
The tool allows side-by-side comparisons of “trusted UK online casinos,” pulling together information including casino bonuses, free spins, game selection and payout times. Gambling Zone also assigns each casino an overall rating based on its review process, giving users a single view for assessing differences between brands.
Michael Vella, Brand Manager at Gambling Zone, said: “Choosing an online casino shouldn’t mean opening dozens of browser tabs just to compare bonuses, wagering requirements or withdrawal times. We wanted to build a tool that puts all of the important information in one place, making it quicker and easier for players to compare licensed operators and decide which one is right for them.
“The comparison tool is another step in our commitment to creating genuinely useful resources for players. Alongside our expert reviews and casino guides, it’s designed to give users greater transparency and confidence when choosing where to play.”
Gambling Zone said the launch is part of a wider strategy to build practical decision-support tools alongside its reviews, guides and educational content. The Casino Comparison tool is now live.
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