Category Archives: Betting

Nicky Abela: Fast Track – AI and machine learning explained…

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are often referenced in discussions about the future of the igaming industry. We spoke to Nicky Abela, Producer at Fast Track, to get a better understanding of the applications for this technology in player engagement and how the company is helping operators prepare for a future of machine …

OneFootball nets $300m funding round to accelerate Web 3  domination

OneFootball has raised $300 million in working capital, completing its series-D funding round led by blockchain investment fund and incubator Liberty City Ventures. The funding round was executed to accelerate the football media platform’s growth and tech expansion within Web-3 to “drive platform and user growth, fund further product development and support an expansion of …

GamCare launches ‘Trained Associate model’ to expand scope beyond Great Britain

GamCare has expanded its problem gambling treatment programme and training beyond Great Britain, establishing its ‘Trained Associate Model’. The model functions as a framework for non-GB organisations to receive training from GamCare on the delivery of support for people experiencing gambling-related harm. Included in the training is information regarding GamCare’s ‘Model of Care’- a clinical …

Evolution Gaming posts 50% increase in profits ahead of studio expansion 

Evolution Gaming has outlined significant global growth prospects for its Live Gaming and RNG business units, following a strong start to year trading.  Publishing its Q1 2022 trading update (period ending 31 March), Evolution has registered corporate revenues of €327 million, up 38% on corresponding Q1 2021 results of €236 million. A breakdown of units …

Betby to power launch of BC GAME crypto-sportsbook

Betby has secured its latest sportsbook partnership, powering the launch of crypto-based operator BC GAME, as the latter makes its debut in the sports betting space.  The sportsbook supplier will provide its full solution to BC GAME, including a customisable product, a reporting tool and supper systems, as well the Betby.Games range of esports titles.  …

Kindred renews support for Rangers’ mental health programme

Kindred Group has renewed its investment in the Team Talk programme which will see a ‘significant’ investment as Rangers Charity Foundation continues to work on its development. Boosted by initial funding received from the firm in 2021, Team Talk has already helped men across Glasgow to seek advice, help and encouragement in discussing their mental …

Thousand Lives to rebrand as Jotun.gg following Oddin.gg takeover

Oddin.gg has moved to bolster its range of services for its clients, acquiring marketing agency Thousand Lives. Thousand Lives specialises in esports wagering, and Oddin.gg has identified the merger as another step towards ‘providing the whole spectrum of esports services’ to its clients.  The acquisition will see the esports betting solutions provider absorb Thousand Lives’ …

Soft2Bet awarded licence from the Irish Revenue Commissioners

Casino and sportsbook platform provider Soft2Bet has confirmed this week that it has been given a licence from the Irish Revenue Commissioners, enabling the firm to offer its extensive portfolio of casino games in Ireland.   Soft2Bet’s entry into the Irish market marks yet another strategic move for the operator group which is in the process …

Kindred sharpens proprietary focus to counter post-covid global realities 

Kindred Group Plc remains optimistic of its long-term prospects, as short-term European market headwinds have ‘applied temporary pressure to its headline revenues and profits’.  Publishing its Q1 trading statement (unaudited period ending 31 March), Kindred registered corporate revenues of £247 million, down 31% on corresponding 2021 results of £352 million. A tough opening to 2022 …

Betsson sportsbook diversification helps clear European drags

Betsson AB has reported a strong performance across multiple verticals and markets in the first quarter of the year, although acknowledging a slight decline in casino revenue amid continued regulatory hurdles impacting Western European income.  The Stockholm-listed online gambling group recorded an 8% increase in total group revenue during Q1 to €170.2 million (2021: €157.4m), …