Category Archives: Betting

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

As a global company, BetGames has to ensure that its products are tailored towards the differing demographics across each market. But while a ‘one size fits all’ approach may work for some more mature jurisdictions, Ian Catchick, CPO at BetGames, believes that emerging markets require a much more individualised approach to game content. Speaking to …

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 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 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 …

Sportradar has entered into an agreement with the Swedish Gambling Inspectorate, Spelinspektionen, which will see the regulator enlist Sportradar Integrity Services (SIS). The partnership – the duration of which has not been specified – revolves specifically around the prevention, detection and investigation of match-fixing. Using its Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS), Sportradar will monitor “certain …

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands gambling authority, has announced that ZEbetting & Gaming Nederland BV has been retained as the operating company of Dutch horseracing’s totalizer contract.  Last Autumn, KSA launched a tender for its totaliser contract that was due to expire on 30 June 2022. Updating stakeholders, KSA informed that ZEbetting’s monopoly licence had been …