Category Archives: Betting

FDJ Gaming Solutions strikes retail distribution deal with Veikkaus Oy

FDJ Gaming Solutions, in collaboration with Carrus Gaming, has secured a retail distribution agreement with Finnish state-owned gambling monopoly Veikkaus Oy. As a result of the link-up, FDJ will provide Veikkaus Oy with its digital development platform (DDP) and image analysis in order to inform development of the operator’s terminal application. The new application will …

Slotegrator: Where is igaming’s ‘open window’ in LatAm?

A new ebook released by Slotegrator has found that Latin America – a region now more commonly home to rapid economic development and regulatory overhaul – presents a whole host of opportunities for those looking to expand their global footprint. Slotegrator wrote the following account for SBC News about why interest has piqued in many …

Codere Online to commence Buenos Aires operations

Codere Online has confirmed that it will offer its web-based sports betting and casino products in Buenos Aires after receiving a licence from the city’s gambling regulator. Under the terms of a five-year licence approved by the Lotería de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires (LOTBA), Codere Online will be able to provide online gambling services …

ITV and RMG schedule Sky Bet Racing Sunday Series for 2022 return

The Sky Bet Sunday Series is set to return in 2022, with coverage set to be provided by the Racecourse Media Group (RMG) and ITV, providing free-to-air broadcasting. Outlining a collective objective of presenting ‘compelling and competitive racing’ targeting a new audience of Sunday viewers, the triple partnership aims to build on constructive 2021 results …

RMG renews distribution contract with Dubai Racing Club

Racecourse Media Group (RMG) has signed a two-year extension agreement with the Dubai Racing Club, covering production and distribution of horse racing content. The contract renewal will see RMG continue to provide on-course coverage of all fixtures at the Meydan Racecourse over the next two horse racing seasons, with support from Timeline Television. Martin Stevenson, …

Olybet signs interactive partnership with Real Madrid’s Luka Modrić

OlyBet has signed a regional partnership with Real Madrid CF midfielder Luka Modrić to boost localised media campaigns and engagement opportunities. The Balkans-based collaboration looks to give football fans ‘unique’ opportunities to interact with Modrić in person and over social media. CEO of Olympic Entertainment Group and OlyBet Group, Corey Plummer, explained that the creation …

Flutter to continue leveraging OpenBet for Sportsbet brand

Flutter Entertainment has signed a four-year contract renewal with OpenBet, continuing to leverage the company’s services for its Australian Sportsbet subsidiary.  Under the terms of the agreement, Sportsbet will utilise OpenBet’s technology and services with the aim of delivering ‘best-in-class sports betting entertainment’ to new and existing customers until 2025. Sportsbet has reported ‘record volumes’ …

UKGC finds ‘increasing instances’ of AML failings in compliance report

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published its Compliance and Enforcement Report, providing an overview of its casework over the financial year and identifying areas where the industry needs to ‘raise standards’. Throughout the 2020-2021 financial year, the UKGC revoked the licence of one operator and nine personal management licence holders, whilst also suspending the …

N1 Partners to launch first Global Jackpot with SOFTSWISS

N1 Partners Group, the first company to integrate the SOFTSWISS Jackpot Aggregator back in October, is now also the first to launch the Global Jackpot. As a result, several of the N1 Partners Group’s casino brands will leverage the SOFTSWISS Jackpot Aggregator to participate in the cross-brand jackpot campaign. This has been made possible by …

ATP appoints David Lampitt to lead new TDI data rights venture 

David Lampitt has been appointed the first CEO of the Tennis Data Innovations (TDI) unit, the data rights joint-venture formed by ATP Tour and ATP Media.  Established in late 2020, the TDI will serve as the data rights distributor for ATP Tour and Challenger tournaments and will maintain certain digital streaming rights for the pro-circuit …