Category Archives: Betting

Betway nets first partnership in France with Toulouse FC

Online betting and gaming platform Betway has announced a multi-year sponsorship of Ligue 2 side, Toulouse FC. In collaboration with the French team, Super Group-owned Betway gains brand exposure around the Stadium de Toulouse on the LED boards and panels. Anthony Werkman, CEO of Betway, commented: “Having built one of the most exciting and enviable …

Spain moves to unify fragmented Problem Gambling networks

Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs has launched a public consultation seeking guidance on its objective to overhaul the structure of Spain’s current problem gambling treatment support network, operating across the nation’s 17 autonomous communities.  Launched on 4 January, the consultation forms part of the Ministry’s ongoing ‘Decree Project’ that aims to establish new safer gambling …

Incentive Games: Free-to-play products in a forthcoming ‘year of retention’

2022 is set to build on the sporting successes of the previous year, with a packed schedule including ongoing domestic leagues and international tournaments such as the Six Nations and most significantly the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Speaking to SBC shortly after the firm secured a supply agreement with bet265, Incentive Games CEO John …

Dr Jane Rigbye to oversee YGAM strategy as new Chief Executive

The Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) has appointed a new Chief Executive, with public health specialist Dr Jane Rigbye stepping into the role.  YGAM has underscored that Rigbye’s appointment marks the start of ‘an exciting chapter’ for the responsible gambling charity, as it continues to develop its educational strategy over the coming years.  …

Esports Technologies expands intellectual property holdings with latest patent

Esports Technologies has filed a patent for a ‘”Financial Instrument Performance-Based Pari-Mutuel Betting System and Method’ to offer a pool betting market for its customers.  Developed by the esports betting operator with the aim of strengthening player engagement and delivering a faster betting service to its customers, the new system uses an ‘electronic betting experience’ …

New ICE 2022 dates confirmed for 12-14 April

This year’s delayed ICE 2022 show will be held on 12-14 April, as usual at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre. Associated event iGB Affiliate London will be taking place on Wednesday 13-14 April and ICE VOX, incorporating the World Regulatory Briefing and the International Casino Conference will be held 11-12 April. Stuart Hunter, Managing Director, Clarion …

Evolution strengthens UK presence after securing Ezugi entry

Live casino provider Ezugi has secured its entry into the British market, operating under the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) licence of its parent company, Evolution Gaming. The brand, which has been part of Evolution since 2018, will hold UKGC, games, studio and security accreditations, with 11 of its games identified as being ‘most in-demand’ fully …

SOFTSWISS Sportsbook boosts esports markets via Oddin.gg

Oddin.gg has become the latest company to partner with the SOFTSWISS Sportsbook, providing the latter’s clients with access to new markets and betting opportunities.  Through the agreement, SOFTSWISS Sportsbook partners will benefit from live streaming, multiple live markets as well as a selection of esports tournaments. Oddin.gg will also offer odds and risk management for …

Graphyte and Bannerflow launch Retarget joint venture

Identifying a gap in the delivery of personalised display content, AI-led personalisation platform Graphyte and igaming display advertising platform Bannerflow have announced a new joint venture.  The new project, Retarget, will function as a real-time personalised display retargeting platform, providing personalised display content across third party channels and publishers. By launching the solution, the duo …

Meruelo’s Arizona Coyotes launches same-ownership SaharaBets

The National Hockey League’s (NHL) Arizona Coyotes has launched its newest digital sports betting platform, SaharaBets, in partnership with Meruelo Gaming. In an interesting turn of events in the US sports wagering space, the new launch marks the first time a US sports team owner – in this case Alex Meruelo – has launched his …