Category Archives: Betting

Kiron partners with Parimatch for virtuals roll-out

Kiron Interactive has continued its global expansion after agreeing to supply its portfolio of virtual sports and number games content to leading CIS markets betting group Parimatch. Parimatch players will be able to access a range of games, which will be integrated via BetMan – Kiron’s proprietary omni-channel RGS solution, which provides a turnkey plug-and-play …

BETER adds AI tournaments to esports roster

BETER will now provide live streaming, live data and odds for 4,500 esports events per month for sportsbooks with the launch of Virtual eComp Artificial Intelligence esports tournaments. The tournaments, which will include cyber football and cyber basketball matches, will utilise BETER Live Data to ensure that end users gain access to the “widest possible …

MGA updates requirements for ‘key functions’ positions, integrity and auditing

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has made substantial changes to its key functions requirements by updating standards for licence applications, resignations, appointments and player accounts, among other areas. Having come into force on 20 October, the update means that new licence applicants must inform the authority of the identity of persons at the company who …

UKGC begins pilot of new research methodologies on gambling prevalence 

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has confirmed that it will be piloting its new research schemes on gambling participation and prevalence during the period of October 2021 and March 2022.  The Commission stated that it had moved onto the next phase of its headline project to improve the quality of adult gambling participation and prevalence …

SOFTSWISS enhances bonus offerings with new Hunting option

SOFTSWISS Sportsbook has further enhanced its range of bonus offerings by launching the new Hunting bonus type, lauding the release as ‘the first of its kind’ in the market. The customisable new bonus supports all triggers and platform groups, allowing SOFTSWISS’ operator partners to optimise it for different demographics, whilst also enabling players to access …

Eccles returns to betting scene with decentralised BetDEX

Nigel Eccles, the co-founder of FanDuel, has announced the launch of his new business venture BetDEX Labs – a decentralised sports betting exchange built on the blockchain rails of Solana (SOL).  BetDEX is co-founded by Eccles and former FanDuel senior engineers Varun Sudhakar (CEO) and Stuart Tonner (CTO).   Eccles posted on LinkedIn that the venture …

David Knott becomes National Lottery Community Fund CEO in permanent role

David Knott has been appointed as the new CEO of the UK National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF), after serving in the role in an interim capacity for four months. In his first role as NLCF CEO, Knott has commissioned the ‘Putting Communities First’ report, outlining the fund agenda to support local communities over the next …

Technamin launches with aim to offer ‘innovative alternative’ in regulated markets

Technamin has announced its first day of operations, with the aim of supplying established brands and new market entrants with ‘an innovative alternative’ content and platform provider. Founded by former Bet Construct and Digitain Executive Suren Khachatryan, the Armenia-based firm intends to offer ‘state-of-the-art’ products and a ‘wide array of services’ to the market, factoring …

Ireland moves forward with overhaul of betting industry oversight

New laws which would see an overhaul of regulatory oversight of the betting and gaming industry implemented in Ireland have moved closer to completion, according to The Irish Times. The outlet reported yesterday that legislation banning free bets and ‘VIP treatments’ for certain gamblers, whilst a long-touted regulatory body will also be launched.  A new …

Racing and Sports PTY upsizes IPO as Entain backs ASX enterprise

Entain Plc is reported to be backing the upcoming ASX IPO of Racing and Sports PTY – the dedicated premium data, content and media supplier for Australian horseracing.  Sydney-based investment fund Ord Minnett confirmed that Racing and Sports would be elevating its target IPO raise to AUS $29 million (€19m) in order ‘to accommodate a …