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Altenar partners Everbet following strong year of growth in Balkans

SBC News Altenar partners Everbet following strong year of growth in Balkans

Altenar has partnered with online sports betting and casino operator, Everbet, to bolster its decade-long presence in Bulgaria. The sportsbook and iGaming software supplier has had a strong year of growth in Eastern Europe, and has now been enlisted by recently-launched Everbet to power its sportsbook, as it continues to establish itself in the burgeoning market. Vagelis Bairlis, Sales Manager …

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Sky Vegas builds ‘authentic connection’ with casino players in new ad

SBC News Sky Vegas builds ‘authentic connection’ with casino players in new ad

Sky Betting and Gaming has released a new advertising campaign and platform for its Sky Vegas online casino brand. Aiming to build an ‘authentic connection’ with casino players, the operator described the ad as shunning ‘overly optimistic category cliches’ with an intent to ‘celebrate the big entertainment that can be found in life’s small moments’.  Titled ‘Play. It’s why we’re …

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Macau Horse Racing to cease in April following £24.5m losses

SBC News Macau Horse Racing to cease in April following £24.5m losses

Macau Horse Racing Company – operator of the Macau Jockey Club (MJC) – has announced an end to racing in the country. The agreement with the Macau (SAR) government to terminate the “Concession Contract for the Exclusion Operation of Horse Racing” means that the current contract will expire on 1 April 2024.  The company reported that it has been operating …

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ITIA makes two long-term suspensions for betting-related offences

SBC News ITIA makes two long-term suspensions for betting-related offences

The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has suspended French tennis player Leny Mitjana for a period of ten years, also followed with a fine of $20,000. Having been found guilty of a total of 11 breaches of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (TACP), Mitjana’s sanction is linked to a recently concluded criminal case involving a match-fixing syndicate in Belgium.  Collaboration between …

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Super Group optimistic of growth in 2024

SBC News Super Group optimistic of growth in 2024

Super Group has provided comments on the company’s 2023 performance, expressing optimism about further growth in the year ahead. The parent company of Betway and Spin, Super Group closed the year strong and reiterated its 2023 ex-US financial guidance of revenue of €1.35bn and operational EBITDA of at least €240m. Speaking in advance of the Needham Growth Conference on 16 …

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FIH partners Spring Media for betting live video rights

SBC News FIH partners Spring Media for betting live video rights

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has partnered with Spring Media to offer fans a betting package that includes all FIH events. Representing more than 1,300 matches across a four-year cycle, the betting package is the latest addition to the Spring Media’s hockey portfolio.  FIH President, Tayyab Ikram, stated: “We very much look forward to this partnership with Spring Media. It …

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Luis Figo becomes latest brand ambassador of LeBull

SBC News Luis Figo becomes latest brand ambassador of LeBull

Portuguese online betting platform LeBull has announced that Luis Figo has become its latest brand ambassador.  After receiving support from Digitain, LeBull began operating in the Portuguese betting market in 2023. The company holds the 27th and 28th licences granted by the Gaming Regulation and Inspection Services (SRIJ)  Looking to establish itself in the country, LeBull has signed the ex-footballer …

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WestLotto partners OpenBet for player protection via Neccton

SBC News WestLotto partners OpenBet for player protection via Neccton

OpenBet has announced a partnership with German lottery operator, WestLotto, to supply Neccton’s gambling compliance products. In detail, World Lottery Association (WLA) member WestLotto will be integrating OpenBet-owned Neccton’s responsible gaming, anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud detection service – exceeding regulatory expectations and boosting responsible gaming. Michael Auer, Managing Director of Neccton at OpenBet, said: “Our new partnership with WestLotto …

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SuperSportbet sponsors two South Africa clubs following market debut

SBC News SuperSportbet sponsors two South Africa clubs following market debut

SuperSportBet has announced that it is sponsoring two South African Premier Division (DStv Premiership) clubs – Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. SuperSport – a South African TV channel – officially launched its new sportsbook on 5 January 2024, with the platform now aiming to deliver an ‘unparalleled sports betting experience’ to fans of the Soweto Giants. Kaizer Motaung, Chairman of …

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Low6 and WhoScored.com partner on fantasy sports game

SBC News Low6 and WhoScored.com partner on fantasy sports game

Low6 has announced a partnership with football statistics website, WhoScored.com, on fantasy sports game UltimateFan. The deal will see the Oddschecker-owned site leverage the supplier’s game mechanic as an engaging way to add value to its existing user base, while delivering an additional commercial opportunity through the games’ in-app purchases. Jamie Mitchell, CEO of Low6, commented: “We are excited to …

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