A white paper released by Online Casino Ground has suggested that the burgeoning Netherlands online gambling market ‘is set to become one of Europe’s biggest.’ The paper predicts that sports betting will be the most popular market with Dutch gamblers, with the exception of lotteries, followed by online casino gaming which will be legalised in the country for the first …

Genius Sports has filed a lawsuit against rival provider Sportradar in the UK High Court over the data firms’ ongoing legal dispute, according to a report by Sportico. In May 2019, the Genius Sports subsidiary was appointed by Football DataCo (FDC) as the ‘exclusive live data supplier’ for the Premier League, English Football League (EFL) and Scottish Professional Football League …

Premier League club Southampton FC has formed an agreement with cryptocurrency sportsbook Sportsbet.io to create a new VIP experience for Saints supporters. Sportsbet.io aims to redefine the fan experience via the use of technology and its cryptocurrency enterprise, delivering exclusive experiences to football supporters, as well as the sportsbook customers. The partnership will utilise Sportsbet.io’s matchday rights with the Saints …

US gambling operator Bally’s Corporation has acquired B2B free-to-play (F2P) games provider SportCaller in a bid to expand its international presence. Bally’s is hopeful that the acquisition of SportCaller will assist with international expansion plans, having strengthened its position in the US market via its takeovers of Bet.Works and Monkey Knife Fight as well as its partnership with Sinclair Broadcast …

Aspire Global has moved to enhance its status in the iGaming sector with the unveiling of its new rebranded AspireCore platform. The new product is already live in 25 regulated markets across the US, Europe, Latin American and Africa, and features a range of services intended on assisting operators with brand building and general operations. In order to achieve this, …

GAMSTOP, the UK-based independent self-exclusion provider, has announced that more than 55,000 women have registered to self-exclude from all gambling sites. According to fellow responsible gambling operator GamCare, the number of women experiencing gambling problems is increasing at double the rate of men, but only 1% contact the National Gambling Helpline for assistance. Passing the 50,000 bench mark in registrations …

Online sportsbook MansionBet has maintained its prominent position in the horse racing sector after renewing its partnership with Hayley Turner OBE for a second year. MansionBet’s collaboration with champion jockey Turner has seen the duo cooperate on a number of campaigns throughout 2020, including Cheltenham and Royal Ascot, where she earned her second record-breaking win in the Sandringham Stakes. The …

Sports tech provider Stats Perform has expanded its presence in the German Bundesliga following an agreement with Bayer 04 Leverkusen. The partnership will see Bayer utilise the firm’s Edge Analysis match preparation tool, which applies unique AI models to unlock, dynamic, predictive and objective insights – powered by tracking and event data – to improve pre and post-match analysis. Several …

Kaizen Gaming has strengthened its board with the appointment of Julio Iglesias Hernando as Chief Commercial Officer. Hernando will bring considerable executive experience to the role, having held the position of Chief Marketing Officer for William Hill and Mr Green, where he was responsible for 12 international markets outside of the US and UK. In addition to his bookmaking and …

International betting technology company Parimatch has further strengthened its esports credentials with the appointment of Marcelo Augusto David ‘Coldzera’ as its new Esports Brand Ambassador. Under the terms of the contract, Brazilian professional esports player Coldzera – who has been the number one ranked competitor on Counter Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) for two years running – will support Parimatch’s social …