Category Archives: Betting

Rivalry expands into second regulated market with Australian entry

Canadian sportsbook and esports betting provider Rivalry Corp has gained market access in Australia, securing a licence from the Northern Territory Racing Commission (NTRC). The development marks Rivalry’s second market entry, building on last month’s launch in the Ontario market, and the firm has detailed it has already accepted deposits and bets in Australia. Under …

Speed Media snaps up CoinPoint’s crypto casino websites

Speed Media, an iGaming digital marketing company owned by JKR Investment Group, has acquired premium blockchain agency CoinPoint Group’s network, including its flagship site BestBitcoinCasino.com. Founded in 2013 as as the first consultation and marketing agency focused on blockchain technology and crypto solutions, CoinPoint Group has created a wide network of websites, including iGaming websites …

Sorare: How NFTs add the ‘extra dimension’ to the sporting experience

NFTs are infiltrating numerous industries, with both major sports leagues and betting companies increasingly drawn towards the emerging digital assets, although this has not gone unnoticed by regulators. Shortly after assuming his position as Head of Sales at Sorare, the providers of an NFT-based digital fantasy football platform, Dan Sormaz discussed sports’ engagement with the …

Belgium betting advertising hangs in the balance as Justice Minister pushes for ban

The Belgian betting industry’s links with sports have come under the spotlight, as the country’s Minister for Justice proposes an advertising ban, according to local news outlet De Tijd. Vincent Van Quickenborn, Justice Minister, has proposed a Royal Decree which would ban most forms of advertising by the end of the year and all marketing …

GiG achieves peak media performance ahead of Sportnco revitalisation

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has outlined its confidence in achieving its full-year 2022 commercial and strategic objectives, following a strong start to year trading. Publishing its Q1 trading update (period ending 31 March), GiG achieved ‘all-time high’ corporate revenues of €19 million up 27% on corresponding 2021 results of €15 million. Of significance, the Stockholm …

Messi & Del Piero lead Socios.com global advertising charge

This weekend, football fan token platform Socios.com premiered its first global advertising campaign featuring ‘football gods’ Alessandro Del Piero and Lionel Messi. Titled “Together We Can Be More”, the campaign is focused on promoting the unrestricted benefits of Socios fan tokens to football fans worldwide, regardless of traditional boundaries. Founded by former igaming entrepreneur Alexandre …

37 Dutch firms targeted by KSA for illegally operating gaming machines

The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch Gambling Authority (DGA), has taken action against 37 companies for operating gaming machines without the appropriate licences. Following an investigation into 290 catering businesses which were offering gaming machines on their premises – chosen by a random sample – the KSA found that 37 firms were illegally maintaining the products. …

‘Go big or go home’: Nikola Teofilovic and Tetiana Vozniuk on Speed Media’s growth plans

SBC spoke to Speed Media CEO Nikola Teofilovic and Tetiana Vozniuk, Senior Investment Manager at JKR, about the expansion plans in the crypto affiliate market. SBC: Last time you spoke to SBC Nikola, you were the Senior Investment Manager at JKR – but now you’re also the CEO of Speedmedia. Can you tell us about …

Interwetten to deliver ‘emotional brand experiences’ with Liverpool FC

Interwetten has formed a long-term regional partnership Liverpool FC (LFC) in an ambition to deliver ‘emotional brand experiences’ and entertainment opportunities for football fans. The deal is set to include offline promotions and content on the Premier League side’s digital platforms in-market. The sports betting operator will also work on the development of a joint …

Dominican Republic urged to overhaul laws following lottery bank scandal

The government of the Dominican Republic has been urged to establish a new gambling regulator, run independently from government agencies. The proposal has been led by Ricardo Nadal, the President of The National Association of Sports Banks – who has called for a complete overhaul of the Republic’s existing gambling laws. The regulatory oversight of …