DAZN Bet’s launch in Germany has been confirmed by the operator, the sportsbook platform of sports media and entertainment giant DAZN Group. The bookmaker’s pending debut in the German market was confirmed by the federal regulator, the Gluecksspiel (GGL) last month when DAZN Bet was publicly added to its whitelist of approved operators. Confirmation of DAZN Bet’s entry into Germany …

SBC’s flagship global event SBC Summit has a new home in Lisbon starting in 2024, in order to meet the demands of the industry’s fastest-growing gathering. Previously known as SBC Summit Barcelona, the upcoming event will be named SBC Summit 2024, as the branding has evolved to better reflect the worldwide nature of the event.  SBC Summit is a global …

European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) Secretary General Maarten Haijer has urged Norway to call a close to its monopoly licensing system. Norway is currently one of the only European and Nordic countries, alongside Finland, to still have a monopoly system in place. Norsk Rikstoto holds exclusive rights to pari-mutuel horse racing betting and Norsk Tipping for sports wagering. However, …

OpenBet is set for launch in the up-and-coming Brazilian sports betting market via a partnership with Portuguese language operator Play7.Bet. The Endeavor-owned betting solutions provider will support Play7.Bet with its Player Account Management (PAM), encompassing promotional, customer relationship management, AML and responsible gaming tools. Additionally, the operator will also utilise OpenBet’s Betting Engine and Managed Trading Services, as well as …

Better Collective has strengthened its standing in the Danish market whilst also solidifying one of the key pillars of its global strategy via a takeover of Tipsbladet. The transaction was conducted at a purchasing price of €6.5m. The football media site will be incorporated into the company’s international portfolio of sports betting content web pages from 2 October. A Danish-founded …

If you had asked a young Per Widerström at the age of six about his dreams, the answer would have been crystal clear – Per wanted to be a professional football player. However, while football might have missed out on a future star, a different field gained something extraordinary: a determined leader and innovative thinker. Widerström boasts an illustrious career …

Michael Jack has joined Sportingtech’s global expansion plans, as the sports betting solutions supplier eyes up emerging opportunities in Latin America. The company’s new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will take on the leadership position for the company’s technological development, with the ultimate goal being to provide a solid backing for expansion into regulated markets. Emerging markets – particularly the looming …

Kresimir Spajic has been confirmed as the new CEO of Betfred USA, the stateside-facing venture of UK heritage omnichannel operator Betfred. Betfred USA is currently active in 10 US states, and in the leadership position Spajic will be tasked with continuing the rollout of its strategy and operations across the country. From its headquarters in Warrington, Greater Manchester, Betfred has …

Norway’s Gambling Authority Lottstift has issued an update regarding the discontinuation of ‘illegal’ gambling operations and hinted at a strengthening of its powers next year. The regulator specifically outlined Betsson, ComeOn Group, bet365 and Kindred as the four most prominent firms which it states are scaling down their operations in Norway after being subject to its investigations. In the case …

Speed, scalability, stability and flexibility – Metric Gaming has made its ambitions for its sportsbook platform clear, which is hitting the market after two years of development. Summarising the supplier’s approach to its new product on an SBC Webinar this week, Metric Commercial Director Thomas Warburton said: “Our whole ethos as a company is to use technology as a differentiator …