Category Archives: Betting

NetBet extends Sportnco platform duties to Greek market  

Sportnco has announced its entry into Greece’s regulated online gambling marketplace, having been tasked with migrating the sportsbook property of NetBet.gr.  The Toulouse-based sports betting systems provider has been selected by Pan-European operator NetBet to migrate its entire Greek sportsbook unit onto a new platform compliant with the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) technical commands. The …

Raketech refined network nets record Q2 sales results 

Raketech Plc has registered record trading results, lauding the growth of its publishing network, servicing multiple geographies and helping offset dependence on Nordic markets.  Publishing its Q2 2021 trading update, Raketech registered group revenues of €8.8 million, up 25% on corresponding 2019 results of €7 million.  Q2 revenue growth was maintained despite Raketech recording a …

Strive Gaming unveils leadership team to execute US platform dominance

Strive Gaming has launched its commercial profile, aiming to establish its business as the leading supplier of fully customised igaming platforms for the burgeoning North American market. The ambitious start-up has named former Kambi Group Chief Commercial Officer Max Meltzer as its enterprise CEO, leading its mandate to deliver North American incumbents with the most …

William Hill updates Racing Post displays to initiate digital transition

William Hill has updated its retail betting shop displays, as the operator continues to make the transition from paper to digital signage of Racing Post content. By implementing the Racing Post Digital Betting Shop Display (BSD), the heritage bookmaker aims to provide its customers with UK and Irish horse racing and greyhound information and updates …

BK8 signs five-way LaLiga marketing deal

BK8 has signed sponsorship agreements with five LaLiga Santander clubs, strengthening its presence in the football space and in the Asian betting market. As a result of the deal, which covers the 2021/22 season, BK8 will become the official Asian betting painter of Athletic Bilbao, Elche CF, RCD Mallorca, Valencia CF and Villarreal CF. BK8 …

Robert Chvátal: SAZKA’s transformation has pushed the static boundaries of European lotteries

Speaking exclusively to SBC Leaders, Robert Chvátal reflects on his eight tenure leading SAZKA Group, transforming the Czech operator into Europe’s dominant pan-national lottery operator that now targets winning the National Lottery’s 2023 stewardship by putting forward a generationally innovative bid to reinvigorate the UK’s lottery market.  ____________ SBC: Thanks for speaking with us. 2020 …

GambleAware seeks academic partner to launch £4m gambling harm research hub

GambleAware has committed £4 million in funding to help launch and establish the UK’s first ‘Academic Research Hub’ specialising in the field of gambling harms and societal impacts.    Undertaking its biggest academic commitment, GambleAware has begun its search for a single institution to help establish the hub and define its research capabilities and objectives. “The …

Bettarget.com goes live with BtoBet sportsbook

Bettarget.com has become the first brand launched on the Aspire Global platform running off the BtoBet sportsbook. This new partnership with Bettarget.com, Aspire Global explained, marks a “major step in growth strategy execution” for the company. The integration will also enable Bettarget.com to target the Irish market. Tsachi Maimon, CEO at Aspire Global, said: “With …

Swintt appoints Azzopardi to oversee product delivery and expansion

Swintt has strengthened its corporate oversight, appointing Etienne Azzopardi as its new Chief Operations Officer, as the localised online casino and live dealer content provider aims to reach ‘the next level of success’. The new executive will be tasked with maximising Swintt’s product delivery, client launches and geographical expansion, whilst ‘keeping a close eye on …