Esports bookmaker Rivalry has renewed its partnership with Tier One Entertainment-owned esports organisation Blacklist International. As a result of the Dota 2-focused deal, the two companies will continue to jointly operate the Southeast Asian team, Blacklist Rivalry, along with a new focus on more ‘creative storytelling’ and fan-focused activations.  Tryke Gutierrez, CEO at Tier One Entertainment, commented: “Entering into our …

Vlad Kaltenieks, CEO of BoyleSports, outlines the operator’s strategic vision to enhance fan engagement in horse racing, potential challenges or opportunities arising from the new Irish regulatory Bill and the overall importance of the sport in the country. SBC: Is horse racing BoyleSports’ primary sports sponsorship focus in Ireland or does it form part of a multi-dynamic marketing strategy?   VK: …

Altenar has partnered with gaming platform provider Anakatech to support its entry into sports betting across European markets. A sportsbook and igaming software supplier, Altenar will employ its solutions and market insights to deliver a ‘flexible and scalable’ sports betting platform tailored to Anakatech’s customers in Spain and the UK.  Vagelis Bairlis, Sales Manager at Altenar, commented: “We are pleased …

Checkd Dev has partnered with iD Sports Media in launching an app for the Boxing News media outlet. The long-term commercial partnership will see the mobile app, available on IOS and Android, feature the latest news, views and videos from the Boxing News team. It will also include free-to-play (FTP) predictions games, interactive live scorecards and bet placement journeys with …

Yolo Group has become the latest member of the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA).  The company – established in 2014, now with offices in Estonia, Malta, Brazil, Australia and Guernsey – will see its Sportsbet.io brand feed into IBIA’s global integrity monitoring network.  Khalid Ali, CEO of IBIA, stated: “I am delighted to welcome Yolo Group to the association. Yolo …

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has announced that it is seeking a new Chief Executive. As the organisation enters its fifth year, it emphasised the need to find someone who can ‘lead and inspire the industry’, as well as ‘further build trust and confidence in the UK gambling sector’ – both within the industry itself and with external stakeholders. …

Betfair Exchange has released data on Joe Biden’s chances of re-election as US President – with the odds dramatically plummeting after an official report found the 81-year-old has a ‘hazy memory’. Biden’s odds have drifted out to 14/5 from 2/1, the operator revealed, with the President insisting ‘I know what the hell I’m doing’ and ‘my memory is fine’ in …

betFIRST has partnered with Middelkerke Casino to launch a new online casino in Belgium. The Betsson-owned sportsbook became the first to obtain an online sports betting licence in Belgium back in 2011, and now aims to become the leading operator in the country with its recently secured A+ casino licence. Betsson Operations CEO, Jesper Svenssen, stated: “We acquired a market …

DAZN has announced that the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) is bringing its live streaming service, Courtside 1891, to the platform. Increasing the visibility of FIBA World Cup and Qualifier games, DAZN will partner with FIBA and Two Circles to bring Courtside 1891 as a standalone offering on its platform. In addition to FIBA World Cup and Qualifier games being accessible …

Betano has been named the official partner of the South American Football Confederation, CONMEBOL. The deal – which will run until 2028 – sees the Kaizen Gaming-owned brand sponsor the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024, which will take place in stadiums across the US from June. Kaizen Gaming Founder and CEO, George Daskalakis, commented: “We are delighted to join forces with …