Category Archives: Betting

Sportradar Integrity Services further expands client base with IGF addition

Sportradar and the International Golf Federation (IGF) have signed a multi-year partnership, centred around sporting integrity and match-safeguarding.  Initially covering a two-year period, Sportradar Integrity Services – the Swiss-based, Nasdaq-listed sportstech and data firms’ integrity division – will leverage its Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS) across the IGF’s events.  The integrity service will analyse IGF …

Alex Kornilov, BETEGY: Building a bridge between operators and media companies

The ever closer relationship between broadcasters and sportsbooks presents new opportunities to engage with players, but to take advantage of them requires innovative technology that can drive the on-screen narrative and give viewers simple ways to bet. BETEGY’s CEO Alex Kornilov believes his company’s AI-powered Broadcast product hits the sweet spot that delivers more engaging …

NetShop ISP shortlisted for CEEG iGaming Awards 2022

European hosting and data centre provider NetShop ISP has confirmed this week that it has been shortlisted for the Best Hosting Provider in Central and Eastern Europe at next month’s CEEGC Awards 2022. The CEEGC (Central and Eastern European Gaming Conference) is the CEE and Balkans region’s most important in-person gathering. The igaming conference series …

Transatlantic momentum drives H1 success at Better Collective

Better Collective has detailed strong progress in both Q2 and H1 2022, as the Danish betting and gaming media publisher experienced continued momentum in both Europe and North America.  For the first six months of the year, Better Collective’s revenue rose by 57% to €123.4m (2021: €78.8m) whilst group EBITDA grew by 37% to €35.3m …

Sport1 Medien: 2022 will be a good year for every German operator

A population of over 83 million people, Europe’s largest economy and a huge appetite for sports, especially football – all factors that should make Germany a haven for betting.  However, as Ted Menmuir observed in a discussion with Dr Matthias Kirschenhofer, Executive Board Member of Sport1 Medien, at Twickenham Stadium, there has been a lot …

David Mann promoted to CEO role at Swintt

Igaming software developer Swintt has appointed David Mann to head the company as CEO, stepping up from his current position as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Mann will replace David Flynn, who is taking a step back from Swintt to focus on his responsibilities as CEO of Malta-based parent company Glitnor Group, but he will retain …

DAZN Bet tests the waters as UK becomes debut market

DAZN’s long-running sports betting ambitions reached fruition today as the company’s DAZN Bet product made its market debut in the UK. The first sector to count DAZN Bet as an operator, the UK will function as a pilot for DAZN’s beta product to be tested and further developed, with plans for the final offering based …

MGM one step closer to acquiring LeoVegas after passing regulatory hurdles

US casino and entertainment conglomerate MGM Resorts has cleared major regulatory and governmental approvals in its pursuit of its LeoVegas acquisition. Based in Las Vegas, MGM is targeting Stockholm-headquartered LeoVegas with a bid of €575m, first announced in early May, representing a 44.1% premium on LeoVegas’ closing price of SEK 42.32. The company believes that …

BGC warns of energy crisis threat to leisure and hospitality

Soaring energy costs have hit the headlines for the past few months, and the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has highlighted the impact these could have on the hospitality sector. Specifically, the betting and gaming trade association highlighted the difficulties faced by retail bookmakers and casinos, citing ‘news reports’ suggesting that these businesses are facing …