OpenBet has officially acquired Neccton – a responsible gaming, anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud detection technology company. The news comes as the B2B betting solutions supplier works towards accelerating its player protection offerings and expanding its support to the gambling industry.  Jordan Levin, CEO of OpenBet, said: “Since the birth of online sports betting, OpenBet has been at the forefront …

BetDEX Labs has launched tennis markets on its BetDEX Exchange – the first fully-licensed sports betting platform built on blockchain technology.  The initial offering of tennis markets coincided with the start of the French Open on 28 May. Meanwhile, the company is also preparing to launch in-game wagering in the coming weeks. In-game products will be available for tennis at …

Football Association of Ireland (FAI) Chair Roy Barrett and CEO Jonathan Hill have defended the questioning of betting tax funding, the Irish Independent has reported The pair asserted in a recent press conference that the €863m infrastructure plan ‘should not be hindered’ by concerns of the group’s troubled recent history, independent.ie outlined. In detail, the CEO has lauded the levy …

Altenar has announced the appointment of Charlie Williams as the sportsbook’s new Commercial Director. Aiming to expand its global standing, the Malta-based operator selected Williams because of the ‘wealth of experience’ he brings to the position.  He will also promote and expand the company’s commercial activity to increase revenue generation, market share and deliver sustainable growth. Dinos Stranomitis, COO and …

QuinnBet has formed a partnership with The Curragh which includes the launch of a new three race series.   The first of these competitive handicap races takes place on the second day of the Juddmonte Irish Oaks Weekend on 23 July, followed by the second leg on 12 August and the final race on 7 October. Details were announced at the …

Coral has announced that Welsh jump jockey Sean Bowen has joined the group as a brand ambassador. Customers of the British bookmaker will gain ‘exclusive insights’ into his rides at all major meetings this season, as well as exclusive blogs and video content. The deal will also see Bowen sport the blue Coral logo on his breeches. The 25-year old …

Betfair has extended its partnership with Brasileirão Série A club Palmeiras which will now include naming rights of the club’s official podcast – rebranded as Palmeiras Cast by Betfair. The agreement, originally signed in 2022, also includes the training centre for the women’s football team as well as the Allianz Parque on match days for the men’s team – valid …

The United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS) has selected Gilles Maillet as the organisation’s new President. The new President brings a ‘profound knowledge and expertise’ in the area of work carried out by ULIS, the body detailed. He will hold the position for the 2023-2025 term, after being elected during a General Meeting in Sibenik, Croatia, on 6 June. …

BETBY has announced that Viki Vitanyi has become the sportsbook supplier’s Head of Client Success, as the group continues to add key hires. Vitanyi has acquired a decade of experience in the igaming industry, including a period as the Senior Account Manager at GiG, and most recently a Senior Product Partner at Entain – which owns brands such as bwin, …

Kindred Group has adapted its front-of-shirt sponsorship at Rangers FC to re-emphasise a safer gambling messaging. The news comes as the SPFL club launches its new kit range for the 2023/24 season. As the team brings in a new uniform, Kindred has brought in a new principal sponsor, as its Unibet brand replaces 32Red, with the latter moving to the …