Category Archives: Betting

Gmaingtec: Stepping into the light to ‘conquer new markets’ in 2022

Having streamlined its operations as a B2B business, Gamingtec is set to target emerging opportunities in a range of international markets.  This is according to the firm’s Sales Manager and Commercial Director, Denis Wittebrood and Andrei Beu respectively, who spoke to SBC Media at ICE London 2022 last month.  Commenting on the company’s objectives for …

Veikkaus expands operational scope with launch of Fennica Gaming B2B subsidiary

Veikkaus Oy’s international B2B division Fennica Gaming has officially launched, as the company progresses with its expansion plans enabled under Finnish legislation. The Finnish state-backed betting monopoly’s new division will provide game services and products internationally to corporate customers across betting and gaming.  Fellow Scandinavian state monopolies Norsk Tipping (Norway) and Svenska Spel (Sweden) have …

WPT Global launches Poker Heroes Club led by Steve Aoki, Phil Ivey and Tom Dawn

WPT Global has announced the latest poker players and celebrity additions to its ‘Poker Heroes NFT Club‘ collection.  Developed by web 3.0 innovation studio GAMAVRS, the Poker Heroes NFT Club forms part of WPT Global’s launch as the new online poker platform of the World Poker Tour (WPT), operating in over 85 countries. NFT rewards …

Flutter calls on start-ups to enhance retail offering

Flutter Entertainment plans to enhance  Paddy Power’s retail offering via its Alpha Hub ‘global innovation community’, calling on emerging tech start-ups to participate.  The group, which operates 625 betting shops across the UK and Ireland, is looking for firms with ‘tenacious ideas’ focused around data and analytics, the in-store experience and the future of self-service …

Cameron Conn: OneComply – Is compliance part of your gaming company’s culture?

Cameron Conn, Founder and CEO of compliance and licensing management platform OneComply, delves into gaming company culture and asks if enough is being done to make it sufficiently customer-focused… Gaming and sports betting operators spend billions of dollars and massive resources to ensure they are providing an exemplary experience for their customers. From initial client …

EBET attributes 166% quarterly revenue rise to European expansion

Esports betting operator EBET has reported a quarter-on-quarter revenue increase of 166%, shortly after rebranding from its former identity as Esports Technologies.  As of 31 March 2022, EBET’s Q1 revenue stood at $19 million, with a gross profit of around $7 million and a cash position of $7.1 million – figures the firm attributed to …

Genius Sports signs live data and analytics deal with Benfica

In an expansion of its Portuguese operations, Genius Sports has partnered with SL Benfica, covering live tracking data, analytics and enhanced broadcasting. The deal will see Genius’ Second Spectrum subsidiary provide tracking technology, machine learning and AI capabilities to provide ‘statistical insight’ into the team. Additionally, the company will also conduct a broadcast role for …

Playtech and Paysafe partnership undergoes transatlantic expansion

Paysafe and Playtech’s partnership has expanded from the US to the UK and Europe, offering payment solutions to operators in the continent.  The transatlantic business move will see Playtech offer Paysafe’s technology platform and payment products to the European betting and gaming markets.  Specifically, Playtech’s igaming Player Management System and Information Management System platforms will …

IGT Q1 growth stalled by global lottery pains

IGT Plc has reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, showing overall revenue slightly ahead despite a drop in operating income during the trading period. According to the headline figures, consolidated revenue came in at $1.1bn, up 4% as reported and 7% at constant currency, from $1bn in the prior year. …