GG.BET has partnered with gaming news company Dot Esports in creating a virtual project featuring 50 of the all-time best CS:GO records.  The esports betting company now enables CS:GO fans to read the stories of players, teams, tournaments and content creators, as well as access videos about them. A statement from GG.BET read: “Did you know that the longest-ever CS:GO …

OpenBet has announced a long-term partnership with Finnish state-owned gambling company, Veikkaus Oy.  Moving forward, Veikkaus’ sportsbook platform will be powered by OpenBet’s technology, as the betting operator’s online and retail betting operations are expanded.  Described as a ‘highly strategic move’, OpenBet will also be providing Veikkaus with its Managed Trading Services.   Nikos Konstakis, Chief Product Officer at OpenBet, commented: …

Kindred has revealed that it is funding gambling education sessions designed for players and staff at Rangers FC.  In line with the operator’s ten years of collaboration with the Scottish football team, the independent sessions will be led by gambling harm minimisation consultancy, EPIC Risk Management. Sam Mead, UK General Manager at Kindred Group, commented: “Kindred wants to run a …

Blackpool FC, with its principal partner LeoVegas, are demonstrating solidarity for Safer Gambling Week. During this Saturday’s (18 November) home fixture against Shrewsbury Town, the operator’s regular branding on the front of all home shirts will be replaced by key messaging and logos surrounding safe betting practices. Sam Behar, LeoVegas Group Director of UK and Ireland, commented: “Responsible gaming is …

Superbet Group has announced the appointment of Jimmy Maymann as its new CEO, effective from 15 January 2024.  Current CEO, Johnny Hartnett, will be stepping down from his position and moving to its Board as Non-executive Director, the tech and entertainment company explained. Maymann brings extensive senior and board-level leadership experience, with a ‘proven track-record as an innovator and entrepreneur’. In …

Digitain has revealed that it is delivering a sportsbook using a bespoke API solution with Winner.ro.  The deal supports the Romanian online operator’s ‘next phase of growth’ in the country’s regulated market. Vardges Vardanyan, Founder of Digitain, commented: “I’m delighted with our whole team to work with Winner in the regulated Romanian market.  “As a brand, they have shown continued …

Kambi Group plc has appointed Anders Ström as the group’s new Chair of the Board, as Lars Stugemo makes the decision to step down. Stugemo notified the Nomination Committee that he does not intend to seek re-election at the Kambi Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024. The committee then decided to propose Kambi Co-Founder Anders Ström be appointed as Chair at …

Planet Sport Bet has signed National Hunt jockey Harry Cobden as its new horse racing brand ambassador. The deal will see 18-time Grade 1-winning jockey provide ‘unique insight’ into his rides throughout the 2023/24 National Hunt season via a weekly written blog as well as through regular video content and exposure on social media.  Cobden will also provide analysis each …

Sky Sports is reportedly looking to buy four out of the five available rights packages for the Premier League that are currently up for tender.  With the current television deal for the English top-flight due to close by the 2024-25 season, the battle for domestic broadcasting rights further intensifies ahead of what is set to be a lucrative bidding process.  …

Chekd Media has partnered with bet365 to bring back the ‘I Had Trials Once’ podcast series.  With more than one million downloads, the partnership aims to leverage the podcast’s reach to promote bet365’s free-to-play initiative, the 6 Scores Challenge. Will Tyrrell, UK Media Director at Checkd Media, commented: “I Had Trials Once has been a great success ever since it …