Category Archives: Betting

SOFTSWISS: Simplifying the game aggregation process

Building strong relationships with clients is a key driver to the growth of SOFTSWISS’ Game Aggregator, according to Deputy Team Lead for Account Managers Karina Burhun-Karmazina, who highlighted the decision to place customer service at the heart of the business. Speaking to SBC, Burhun-Karmazina discussed the stand-out features of the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator before dissecting …

Loto Românã serves notice on sports betting collaboration 

CN Loteria Românã, the operating company of Loto Romania (Loto.Ro) is reviewing whether to expand the product portfolio of the national lottery to include a fixed-odds and online sportsbook offering.  The operator has issued notice to The European Lotteries (EL) and World Lottery Association (WLA), informing members that it requires guidance on developing an ‘organised …

BETER scales up Efootball product with ECF distribution deal

BETER has expanded its Efootball offering by signing an exclusive distribution agreement with Esports Content Factory (ECF). As a result of the partnership, BETER will bolster its Efootball markets coverage with  “up to 15,000 events per month”,  adding significant depth to the content it supplies.  “We are confident that Efootball will continue to play a …

NGG Nordic and Skill on Net appeals on bonus ban violations rejected by Swedish court

Two appeals to the Swedish Administrative Court launched by NGG Nordic and Skill on Net have been rejected, with penalties imposed on the operators for violations of the country’s bonus ban upheld.  Issuing an update this morning, the Spelinspektionen, the Swedish Gambling Inspectorate, revealed that although upholding the sanctions the Administrative Court had made some …

PokerStars bolsters sports marketing via Red Bull Racing linkup

Flutter Entertainment’s igaming brand PokerStars has strengthened its sports-oriented brand recognition by partnering with Red Bull Racing. The collaboration has been initiated ahead of the 2022 Formula One season, and will see the PokerStars’ logo featured on Red Bull Racing’s RB18 racecar and on the team’s race suits. Additionally, the duo have detailed a joint …

EPIC hires Martin Bland to support international growth strategy

As the company looks to maintain momentum in 2022 and expand its presence in the UK and US, EPIC Risk Management has hired Martin Bland as its Director of Business Development. In his new role, Bland will work to develop relationships with key industry stakeholders and maintain EPIC’s customer experience track record, in support of …

Delasport boosts compliance expertise with Filippo Ferri appointment

Delasport has strengthened its leadership team after naming Filippo Ferri as its new Chief Compliance Officer. In his new role, Ferri will oversee the company’s corporate compliance and enterprise risk management divisions, where he will ensure that Delasport meets all international licensing requirements related to online sports betting and casino operations. “I am thrilled to …

Paddy Power debuts hard hitting docuseries – ‘Jamie Redknapp investigates’

Paddy Power has announced the launch ‘Jamie Redknapp Investigates’, the bookmaker’s latest ‘hard hitting’ documentary series examining ‘modern football’s biggest crimes’.  In the first of a three-part series – with episodes two and three released over the fortnight, football pundit turned investigator Jamie Redknapp explores the ‘tragedy of half-and-half football scarves’. Episode-1 sees Redknapp track …

Lottstift to launch compensation fund for Norway’s disrupted cultural sector 

Kulturdepartementet, Norway’s Ministry of Culture and Gender Equality, has instructed gambling regulator Lottstift to launch a compensation scheme, rewarding cultural sector organisations that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.  The collaboration was formally announced by Marianne Skjeldestad Hove, the director of voluntary support of Kulturdepartementet. The compensation scheme will be funded by Norwegian Lotteries, …

Former Minister Whittingdale issues black market warning at BGC AGM

The issue of black market operators has been raised once again as John Whittingdale, the former DCMS Minister tasked with overseeing the 2005 Gambling Act review, addressed the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC)’s AGM yesterday. Speaking to the assembled BGC delegates, Whittingdale – who served as Minister of State for Media and Data between February …