Category Archives: Betting

UK racing fixture lists sees minimum values increased

Minimum race values for 2023 UK fixtures have been increased across both jump and flat racing, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has revealed.  Releasing its fixture list, the BHA, Racecourse Association (RHA) and Thoroughbred Group have boosted the race values for upper and mid-tier fixtures starting from 1 January 2023, with the largest being for …

NordicBet re-energised by new Betsson creative hub

Betsson AB has refreshed the brand identity of sportsbook property NordicBet that will re-engage audiences under its new headline campaign of ‘Makes Sports Bigger’.  The rebrand aims to strengthen NordicBet’s appeal and position within its key markets, and forms part of Betsson’s wider acceleration of its sportsbook portfolio that achieved record GGR results during H1 …

SIS promotes Conall McSorley to oversee global racing product

Conall McSorley has moved up the ranks of SIS (Sports Information Services), taking on the responsibilities of Head of International Horse Racing.  Having joined the live betting services supplier earlier this year, McSorley has been working for SIS in the capacity of Commercial Manager for the UK and Europe. In his new position, McSorley will …

IGT settles long-standing DoubleDown lawsuit at a cost of $269m

IGT Plc has settled ‘in principle’ its multi-million-dollar lawsuit filed by ‘Benson Matters’ made against its former DoubleDown subsidiary.  This morning, the NYSE gambling technology group announced that it had agreed to contribute a $269m payment of a wider settlement of $415m that will end legal proceedings that have been ongoing since 2018. Acquired in …

XEDIA: driving innovation in the igaming affiliation space

Will Edwards, Director at XEDIA, walks us through the developments taking place at Betting Partners, aff.ai and Cashback.bet as the company prepares to “revolutionise the industry from multiple angles”. SBC: For those that might not know, can you tell us about XEDIA? XEDIA is a company I created, to unite a group of the most …

SOFTSWISS deepens esports knowledge with Kostya Sivko partnership

SOFTSWISS has made its entry into the esports space after naming Kostya Sivko, a CS:GO commentator, as its new brand ambassador. Sivko has previously commentated at the CS:GO Major Championships, and was also named “the best commentator in the industry” in 2020 and 2021. By partnering with Sivko, SOFTSWISS will be able to strengthen its …

FSB ‘plants flag’ in Colombia to upscale South American efforts

FSB has moved to strengthen its position in South America, opening a technology hub in Colombia to support its operations in the wider region as well as further afield.  Consisting of over 30 employees and based in the city of Medellin, the tech team will play a role in maintaining and expanding the B2B sportsbook …

Unibet hit with $48k Ontario regulatory penalty for advertising breaches

Alleged ‘advertising infractions’ have landed Unibet a financial penalty of $48,000, charged by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The sportsbook brand, a division of Stockholm-listed gambling group Kindred, has been active in the Ontario betting and gaming space since April, having secured entry shortly after market launch. Like many European and US-based …

Colossus Bets targets US expansion following new CEO addition

Paula Cara Farcas will assume the position as Colossus Bets’ CEO, filling the role upon the upcoming departure of David O’Reilly. Taking over from the outgoing O’Reilly, Farcas will vacate her position as CTO, with Alberto Zuin subsequently filling this vacancy from his current position of CIO and CISO. Meanwhile, Laurence Jones, the company’s Head …

AstroPay debuts VIP programme

AstroPay will enrich its global offering with the launch of a new VIP Programme, which it believes will reward its “most exclusive clients” for their brand loyalty. The programme will offer promotions, dedicated support and unique experiences to clients which are considered to be a VIP. Sara Rita, Chief Commercial Officer of AstroPay, commented: “We …