Traditionally a state-operated area of pan-European gambling, the lottery sector has seen an influx of private companies taking over national lottery contracts and the good causes funding responsibilities that come with them. For Romana Girandon, newly elected President of the European Lotteries (EL) and CEO of Loterija Slovenije, sustainability and ethical standards should be the focal point for any business …

Delasport has struck a multi-vertical partnership with igaming operator Campeón Gaming, specifically supporting the company’s ambitions in sports betting. Covering both B2B and B2C verticals, the core focus of the deal sees Delasport supply its sportsbook solution to Campeón, as the latter seeks to bolster its standing both in the betting sector and across global markets. As it stands, Campeón …

Finland’s government has confirmed the scope and time frame of the country’s reforms of its gambling licence system, setting an expected date for the end of Europe’s last gaming monopoly. The changes were announced in the government’s latest agenda, along with a range of other legal changes. According to authorities, interested stakeholders can expect a change away from the current …

NeoGames has shored up its sports safeguarding capabilities by becoming the latest member of United Lotteries for Integrity in Sport (ULIS). By becoming an Associate Member, the B2B betting and gaming supplier hopes to gain access to a greater pool of resources and expertise on betting integrity issues. The company’s ultimate goal is to ensure its sports betting offering operates …

Incentive Games has launched another product for one of its most prominent clients, bet365, launching the horse racing-themed 6 Horses Challenge title for the operator. Based around this week’s Royal Ascot racing event, the free-to-play (FTP) game is the first racing-oriented one developed by Incentive Games for bet365, although the firm has created several others for the Stoke-based firm. Incentive …

The future potential of sports marketing for UK betting stakeholders has been cast into doubt by recent decisions by both the Premier League and government. This has not deterred Kindred, however, which renewed its partnership with Scotland’s Rangers FC. Unibet, the group’s sportsbook brand, recently took over the reins from Kindred’s casino operator 32Red as Rangers’ primary partner. To gain …

Digitain has further strengthened its payments platform, Paydrom, via a partnership with cryptocurrency payments provider Bitcashier. The Armenia-based betting and gaming technology firm will integrate Bitchashier’s solution into the Paydrom platform and within partner networks, specifically focusing on providing combined services in Latin American markets as well as other jurisdictions. Paydrom was first launched back in January 2023 as a …

EveryMatrix has secured its latest regulatory approval, receiving a licence from the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission. The Malta-headquartered B2B firm highlighted that Isle of Man’s gambling regulator is a ‘body that upholds the highest regulatory standards’, and so brings ‘many benefits’ to EveryMatrix’s brand and image via association. From a commercial perspective, the licence will enable EveryMatrix to …

Kambi has renewed its partnership with LeoVegas Group for the second time, as the MGM-owned gaming company seeks to expand its sports betting operations. The multi-year extension sees Stockholm-listed B2B provider Kambi continue to provide its sports betting technology to LeoVegas. This will include its AI-powered trading service and Bet Builder product. LeoVegas has been a client of Kambi since …

As the dust settles on Manchester City’s historic treble, attention turns to the opening of the Premier League transfer window and speculation is rife as to which players will be switching allegiances for 2023/24. As always, this is a busy time for bookmakers. Whilst some, such as Betway, haven’t offered transfer markets for some time, others offer multiple odds as …