Category Archives: Betting

Racing League names team managers ahead of jockey draft 

The Racing League will host a ‘jockey draft’ on Saturday morning (26 March) at Doncaster Racecourse to assign competing riders with their designated teams. The draft marks the return of the Racing League – the Arena Racing Company’s (ARC) team competition for its second season. Following its successful launch in 2021, the Racing League will …

Xtremepush secures gamification edge with Thunderbird

Xtremepush has announced that it has merged the gamification technology of Thunderbird with its flagship customer data and optimisation platform.   The partnership will allow Xtremepush clients to optimise their customer engagement by providing real-time rewards and incentives based on specific campaign triggers. Further benefits will see Xtremepush platform enhanced with Thunderbite tools and utilities to …

EGBA addresses cyber-security threats with new expert group

Taking note of a range of cyber security threats to the betting and gaming industry, the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has created a new expert group. The group will facilitate information sharing among EGBA members relating to cyber threats and attacks, as well as cooperation on tracking and resolving incidents.  Additional responsibilities will …

SSG sees 20% rise in betting engagement with Superfeed

Technology, content and media company, Spotlight Sports Group (SSG), has released the results of an independent study into its own in-play content engine – Superfeed. Tested on a UK bookmaker, results showed that 20% of customers added a selection to their bet slip when the in-play content was shown.  The independent study was conducted by …

Betsson onboards Roland Glasfors as Group IR lead 

Betsson AB has confirmed the appointment of Roland Glasfors as Vice President of Corporate Communications, Sustainability and Investor Relations. An expert in IR and CSR disciplines, he joins the firm’s executive leadership team from Stockholm Nasdaq-listed instant payments and open banking systems provider Trustly AB. Glasfors has prior industry experience, having led investor relationships and …

Mitek acquires UK-based KYC specialists HooYu

HooYu, the UK KYC and customer onboarding specialist, has been acquired by San Diego-based digital identity firm Mitek. The acquisition will result in a merger of HooYu’s KYC and customer onboarding capabilities and Mitek’s digital identity, verification and fraud prevention operations.  Mitek aims to leverage this to provide businesses, such as betting and gaming operators, …

Alphawin joins Altenar’s roster of partners

Altenar has expanded its footprint across the Bulgarian market after agreeing to supply its betting, trading and marketing solutions to Alphawin. The Bulgarian-licensed igaming operator believes that this new commercial deal with Altenar will support the company’s plans to expand internationally. Having been licensed since March 2022, Alphawin is confident that its plans for growth …

Better Collective acquires Canada Sports Betting to tighten North American grip

Better Collective AB has acquired Canada Sports Betting (CSB), completing a strategic transaction that will guarantee its publishing network presence within the province of Ontario’s online gambling marketplace that is set to launch on 4 April  Updating investors, Better Collective revealed that it had acquired all CSB related assets for a maximum purchase price of …

Playtech lauds global proficiency as board weighs up future outcomes

Playtech Plc has delivered 2021 results above its expected guidance, as the FTSE250 technology group continues to consider its long-term strategic options.  Updating stakeholders in its full year results for 2021, Playtech reported a 12% increase in revenue from €1,078.5 million to €1,205.4 million – driven by growth of its B2B and B2C units.  Revenue …