EPIC Global Solutions and the Entain Foundation US have formed a deal with Major League Baseball to help educate minor league players on the risks of gambling. The partnership will see newly rebranded EPIC provide the MLB’s minor league players with lived experience educational sessions focusing on responsible gambling and wider mental health initiatives.  “We are pleased to be able …

Sportsbet has formed a five-year partnership with Melbourne Racing Club (MRC), commencing on 1 January 2024.  The Flutter-owned company aims to ‘re-position the sport’ to new racing fans and open up racing to more sporting audiences. Barni Evans, Sportsbet CEO, stated: “Sportsbet is excited to partner with the MRC, an incredibly successful and progressive club, and we look forward to …

The Canadian Gaming Summit, Canada’s premier gaming and betting event, is slated to return to the Metro Toronto Convention Center, Toronto, from June 18th to 20th, 2024. The event will act as a central hub for industry leaders seeking to enhance their understanding and strengthen their footprint in the dynamic Canadian market. In continued collaboration with the Canadian Gaming Association …

Premier League clubs have been asked to make a payment of £44m to EFL clubs as part of a wider support package, according to Sky News. The ‘New Deal’ should see the collective up-front payment be made within a six-year settlement period to support teams in the lower leagues of English football, which could be worth up to £875m by …

GamCare is spreading awareness of the links between cryptocurrency investment and the betting and financial harms that it may cause. The problem gambling charity commissioned a research project from YouGov that examines investments made by the UK public. A survey of 4,200 adults found that 40% of people lost money on cryptocurrency, in comparison to 34% who made financial gain. …

Kambi has signed a long-term partnership with Bingoal – a well known operator in both Belgium and the Netherlands. The deal will see the Malta-headquartered platform provider supply its complete sportsbook to Bingoal across its online and retail channels. Kristian Nylén, Kambi CEO and Co-Founder, commented: “We are delighted to announce our new agreement with Bingoal, an established European operator …

Soft2Bet has officially launched its Don.ro brand in Romania, powered by the operator’s online casino and sportsbook platform. The new site will utilise Soft2Bet’s Motivational Engineering Gaming Application (MEGA) – the group’s gamification technology that drives engagement, volumes and revenues.  Yoel Zuckerberg, Chief Product Officer of Soft2Bet, commented: “We are proud to introduce Don.ro to the vibrant Romanian gaming community.” …

DAZN is looking to raise as much as $1bn to continue its rapid global expansion strategy, according to reports. Bloomberg revealed that DAZN officials have already held conversations with potential investors in order to raise capital as part of a potential investment round, with a $1bn ballpark figure being revealed by an undisclosed source.  This comes as the company – …

Genius Sports has expanded its long-term partnership with FIBA, the world governing body of basketball. From 2025 to 2035, the enhanced deal will deliver the sports technology company’s ‘revolutionary’ computer vision technology and AI-powered capabilities to Leagues and National Federations globally.  Looking to ‘transform the entire data and video ecosystem of international basketball’, the technology will provide a unified, connected …

Sportradar has partnered with Tennis Data Innovations (TDI) to access global data and streaming rights for betting, and media data rights, for all ATP Tour and ATP Challenger Tour events.  The new deal with TDI – a joint venture vehicle of ATP and ATP Media – will focus on driving commercial growth for the sport and enhancing fan engagement opportunities …