Category Archives: Betting

SOFTSWISS introduces fully customised CMS for sportsbook partners

SOFTSWISS has simplified the process for clients managing websites launched on its sportsbook platform by launching a custom-built content management system (CMS). The CMS platform has been developed especially for online sports betting projects, covers all the specific requirements related to sports betting web portals and provides clients with one more instrument for brand customisation. …

Spotlight Sports launches optimised betting hubs for Qatar 2022

Spotlight Sports Group has announced the launch of its customised sportsbook betting hubs for the FIFA Qatar 2022 World Cup, which will be sold exclusively ‘one partner per territory’.  The content and data optimised hubs have been developed by Spotlight Sports to deliver maximum engagement with Qatar 2022 audiences, providing sportsbooks with an optimal resource …

Sean Coleman: diversification must be high on South Africa’s betting agenda

The South African betting market is in good stead to become a global betting powerhouse over the next few years, but operators need to be able to diversify their products should the industry wish to grow further. That was according to Sean Coleman, CEO of the South African Bookmakers Association and MD of BetData. In …

Reece Calderbank: Africa is an evolving opportunity for FSB

As Africa continues to evolve at a fast pace due to the adoption of more efficient technology, the opportunity for growth in the continent is greater than ever. One supplier that has found sustained success in the region is FSB. Here, we speak to Business Development Manager – Africa, Reece Calderbank about his company’s commitment …

Spelinspektionen launches Spelpaus 2.0 self-exclusion scheme

 Spelinspektionen – Sweden’s gambling inspectorate has achieved a major 2022 directive by upgrading Spelpaus – Swedish gambling centralised self-exclusion scheme.  Yesterday, the inspectorate relaunched the Spelpaus.se website, that had been redesigned with new functionalities and clearer guidance on self-exclusion. Spelpaus serves as Swedish gambling’s compulsory self-exclusion system that was launched in January 2019 to coincide …

Smarkets: Boris’ future on a knife-edge as peers call for a vote of confidence 

Boris Johnson faces his toughest period as British Prime Minister, as Conservative peers weigh up putting their party leader up for a vote of confidence.  As media reports that 28 Conservative ministers have submitted letters of no-confidence in Johnson – the Party appears split on how it should handle the aftermath of Partygate scandals.     Monitoring …

Sir Hugh Robertson to drive ‘health and future growth’ of Genius Sports

Genius Sports has appointed Sir Hugh Robertson, Former UK Minister for Sport and the London Olympics, as an Advisor for the company with immediate effect.  The sports data and technology company highlighted Robertson as having a ‘wealth of experience’ which he will bring to the company’s newly formed Business Advisory Council to help identify strategic …

Coolbet founder Jan Svendsen calls for an overhaul of GAN leadership

The leadership of GAN has come under fire from Jan Svendsen over the management of its Coolbet sportsbook subsidiary and further corporate matters.   In a LinkedIn post titled ‘GAN needs new leadership’, Coolbet Founder Svendsen lambasted GAN Chief Executive Dermot Smurfit’s management of the company, its staff, key contracts and assets. Svendsen, who sold Coolbet …

Sportech confident of EBITDA positive year results despite Lindley CEO exit

Sportech Plc has issued a business update, informing investors that Andrew Lindley has chosen to step down as Chief Executive of the London AIM wagering and racing systems provider.  Investors were informed that Lindley would not stand for re-election as company leader ahead of today’s AGM. Lindley’s departure comes less than a year in charge …