Category Archives: Betting

Esports Technologies joins ESIC integrity charter 

Esports Technologies has joined the anti-corruption charter led by the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC), which aims to eliminate match-fixing and corruption from all levels of professional esports.  Las Vegas-based Esports Technologies is one of the fastest-growing suppliers of esports-customised wagering platforms, data API feeds and odds/risk management solutions. Last April, it became the first dedicated …

Enteractive: Tough new regulations in Germany can be addressed

New iGaming regulations in Germany mean a tough environment for licensed operators who will have to work within strict guidelines when it comes to marketing. However, there are ways they can communicate with their players and add to their experience, writes Enteractive founder and CEO Mikael Hansson.      The German InterState Gambling Treaty that came into …

Betfred secures two-year Challenge Cup sponsorship extension

Betfred has maintained its marketing foothold in rugby league, extending its contract with the Rugby Football League (RFL) to continue as title sponsor of the men’s, women’s and wheelchair Challenge Cups. Included as part of the partnership enhancement is the title sponsorship of next Challenge Cup Final – due to be held at the Tottenham …

LVision adds three more sports to BetBooster offering

LVision has now expanded its BetBooster coverage to six sports with the addition of table tennis, baseball and ice hockey to its offering.  Based on LVision’s proprietary AI algorithms and historical data, the BetBooster product serves as a live match tracker by converting broadcasts into meaningful data and sports visualisations. Delivered as either a widget …

Oren Cohen Shwartz to lead Delasport as new CEO

Oren Cohen Shwartz will now take the reins at Delasport after being confirmed as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer.  In his new role, Cohen Shwartz will be responsible for expanding Delasport’s full B2B turnkey solution into new markets across the world.  “Delasport’s team is growing at a very rapid pace, and the company is …

Stats Perform to enhance Signify’s Threat Matrix monitoring online abuse 

Stats Perform has pledged to develop a sophisticated monitoring system to help tackle and reduce social media abuse witnessed across all sports markets.  The sportstech company has partnered with data-ethics specialist Signify Group to establish a new headline partnership, benefitting global sports and media stakeholders. The collaboration launches as governments, athletes and sporting bodies call …

LeoVegas H1 dragged by Deustch adjustment as focus turns to Expekt renaissance

LeoVegas AB experienced significant challenges in the German market during H1 2021, contributing to a decline in revenues, although results outside this market were considerably more positive. Publishing its second quarter trading results, the Stockholm-listed operator revealed that its revenue decreased by 13% compared to previous year comparatives – generating €96.8 million (Q2 2020: €110.7m). …

Veikkaus ordered to reduce workforce headcount 

Veikkaus OY, Finland’s state-sanctioned gambling monopoly, has confirmed that it will reduce its workforce capacity by approximately 200 employees.  The headcount reduction has been approved by corporate governance, continuing to streamline the Veikkaus operations as a result of new government demands placed on the monopoly. This week, Veikkaus began consultations with 800 staff members with …

Admiral Sportwetten continues Austrian football dominance

Austiran operator Admiral Sportwetten has continued to dominate the sports sponsorship space in its home market, linking with FC Red Bull Salzburg. Running until 2023, the new contract sees Admiral replace bet-at-home, which had been the official partner of the Die Roten Bullen since 2018. “It is with great pleasure that we are starting our …

Setka Cup doubles event coverage in 2021

The number of sports matches featured in the Setka Cup, which is powered by BETER, has doubled throughout 2021 despite the return of physical sporting events.  Between January and June, the number of sports events covered by the Setka Cup reached 42,281 – almost double the 22,500 recorded in the first six months of 2020. …