Category Archives: Betting

SIS (Sports Information Services) has further enhanced its network of tier-one operator clients, signing a five-year agreement with bet365. The long-term deal will see SIS provide its full suite of greyhound racing services to the Stoke-on-Trent-based global betting and gaming firm.  This will cover a minimum of 42 fixtures per week from UK, Irish and …

The NHS most senior clinicians treating gambling disorders have called for the government to impose a statutory levy on gambling industry revenues to fund the health service’s research, education and treatment (RET) programmes. On Sunday, Dr Matt Gaskell, Clinical Lead of the NHS Northern Gambling Service, revealed his support of a policy directive proposed by think tank Social …

SBK has announced the launch of the SBK Betting Zone, a new content hub combining writers, brand ambassadors, podcasts and previews.  The Smarkets-powered sportsbook has moved to bolster the range of content available to its customers via the new product, which will focus on highlighting the app’s odds to provide “insights, betting ups, and previous”. …

XB Net, a content provider for North American and Australian horse racing, has formed a digital distribution rights deal with Indian technology company, NorthAlley. As the betting firm expands its international footprint, the agreement covers XB Net’s live picture delivery and local pool-wagering services from a network of tracks in the two regions, giving NorthAlley …

Genius Sports has reported positive financial results across all commercial verticals, as it ended  a transformative 2021 with a revenue increase of 75% year-on-year, albeit with a substantial EBITDA decline. Publishing its Q4 and full year 2021 trading update, the London-based, NYSE-listed sports technology and data rights firm revealed year end revenue of $262.7 million …

The Swedish betting and gaming market’s growth continued in 2021 despite temporary gambling restrictions imposed by the government, according to the latest figures from Spelinspektionen. Publishing trading results for the Swedish market for the full year and final quarter, the Swedish Gambling Inspectorate revealed that total revenue across all verticals stood at SEK 26 billion …

888 Holdings has debuted ‘Made to Play’, its new multi-media advertising campaign that “unites the 888casino, 888sport and 888poker brands under a single brand position”.  The ‘global master campaign’ showcases 888’s 25-year experience at the forefront of igaming innovations and entertainment, in which it has become one of the market’s most dominant and trusted players. …

Maxima Compliance has bolstered its global management team with the senior hires of Andrew Burgoyne as Head of Regulatory and Mike de Graaff as the company’s Regional Compliance Manager for the Netherlands. Burgoyne joins Maxima Compliance after more than three years as Compliance Manager at FTSE 100 online gambling Flutter Entertainment Plc. He previously worked …

Michael Dugher, Chief Executive of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has warned ministers that gambling’s complex socio dynamics can not be judged on the notion of simplistic rhetoric.  Writing on the Commons news source Politics Home, Dugher outlined stakeholder frustrations at the meandering nature of the debate on gambling reforms, industry duties and protections. …

Xace has announced an expansion of its global payments service boosting network as well as incorporating new multi-currency IBANs into its product line.  The gaming payment provider’s network now includes the SWIFT international network and the US-facing ABA, as it seeks to strengthen its ability to process cross-border transactions for its igaming clients.  As a …