Category Archives: Betting

DAZN Bet tests the waters as UK becomes debut market

DAZN’s long-running sports betting ambitions reached fruition today as the company’s DAZN Bet product made its market debut in the UK. The first sector to count DAZN Bet as an operator, the UK will function as a pilot for DAZN’s beta product to be tested and further developed, with plans for the final offering based …

Buenos Aires authorities investigating Copa Argentina game for suspicious betting

Local media reports have suggested that a red card shown during a Copa Argentina match between Boca Juniors and Agropecuario may have been a match-fixing incident. The fixture on 10 August saw Agropecuario player Milton Leyendeker handed a red for an aggressive kick injuring Boca’s Exequiel Zeballos, who was taken off the pitch on a …

MGM one step closer to acquiring LeoVegas after passing regulatory hurdles

US casino and entertainment conglomerate MGM Resorts has cleared major regulatory and governmental approvals in its pursuit of its LeoVegas acquisition. Based in Las Vegas, MGM is targeting Stockholm-headquartered LeoVegas with a bid of €575m, first announced in early May, representing a 44.1% premium on LeoVegas’ closing price of SEK 42.32. The company believes that …

BGC warns of energy crisis threat to leisure and hospitality

Soaring energy costs have hit the headlines for the past few months, and the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has highlighted the impact these could have on the hospitality sector. Specifically, the betting and gaming trade association highlighted the difficulties faced by retail bookmakers and casinos, citing ‘news reports’ suggesting that these businesses are facing …

SOFTSWISS Anti-Fraud team completes GamCare responsible gambling training

The SOFTSWISS Managed Services Anti-Fraud Team has demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility after becoming the latest company to complete the ‘Social Responsibility, Communication and Motivating Behaviour Change’ course by GamCare. SOFTSWISS explained that it will be able to carry out a series of upgrades to its service level to ensure all parts of the …

Allwyn targets US listing via CHRC merger

Allwyn Entertainment and Cohn Robbins Holding Corp (CHRC) have moved forward with their merger plans, which would result in the former securing a listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ‘declared effective’ Allwyn’s submission of a registration statement in connection with the amalgamation, which the respective …

Delasport shares END 2 END bingo solution with UK turnkey service providers

Igaming software solutions provider Delasport has expanded its product inventory available to UK partners. Thanks to a new strategic partnership with gaming technology firm END 2 END, the company will now be able to offer multiplayer bingo. Under the terms of the firm’s latest supplier agreement, confirmed late last week, Delasport will offer END 2 …

Roses swapped for red cards in Peter Crouch’s latest Paddy Power ad

Paddy Power and Peter Crouch have continued their long-running collaboration with a new humorous TV commercial, promoting the firm’s BetBuilder product now that football is back on screens. Taking a sports betting focused spin on traditional romcoms, the ‘Love Football, Intimately’ TV spot has been produced by the Flutter Entertainment sportsbook brand’s advertising agency partner …

Blockchain and Metaverse expert agency CoinPoint sign a strategic partnership with SBC ahead of SBC Summit Barcelona

SBC and CoinPoint Group have agreed on a deal that sees the digital marketing agency become a strategic partner of the leading global sports betting and igaming event. The partnership comes ahead of SBC Summit Barcelona 2022, taking place at Fira Barcelona de Montjuïc between 20-22 September. CoinPoint is a premium agency that has gained …

GG.BET builds on ‘strong roots’ in esports with Team Vitality

GG.BET has partnered with Team Vitality to become the international betting partner of the esports CS:GO superteam. The deal will see the operator create experiences and activations for the community at events, produce ‘next-gen content’ as well as strengthen the bond with international Team Vitality fans. As part of the link, the betting firm’s brand …