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Sportradar extends Big Ten Network deal in latest US push

Sportradar

Sportradar has signed another US-facing deal as it continues to seek momentum in the country’s sports scene, securing a renewal of its agreement with the Big Ten Network (BTN). The two-year extension will focus around development of BTN’s B1G+ OTT platform during the 2024/25 college athletics season, as the duo target an enhanced user and fan experience. This experience will …

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NSoft secures Maxbet deal for enhanced CEE presence

NSoft secures Maxbet deal for enhanced CEE presence

Maxbet Romania has become NSoft’s latest client, integrating the supplier’s sportsbook solution across its full range of operations. Covering the operator’s ‘full-range of delivery channels’, the deal will see NSoft’s sportsbook and partner platform integrated into Maxbet’s online business, whilst its full solutions, including the Seven platform, will be leveraged by the firm’s retail and terminals segments. Maxbet states that …

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Grigor Asoyan named Digitain Technology Deputy CEO as firm seeks expanded reach

Grigor Asoyan named Digitain Technology Deputy CEO as firm seeks expanded reach

Digitain has made its third major senior leadership appointment of the year, naming Grigor Asoyan as its new Deputy CEO of Technology. Asoyan has worked for Digitain for over 10 years, having most recently held the position of Chief Technology Officer, assuming this position in 2018 after serving as Senior Software Engineer, Software Architect since 2012. His move up the …

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Lithuania Gambling regulator hits Top Sport with €15k fine

Lithuania Gambling regulator hits Top Sport with €15k fine

Top Sport has been handed a €15,000 fine by the Lithuanian Gambling Control Authority (GCA), part of the country’s Ministry of Finance, for payments infractions. The regulator found that one of the sportsbook operator’s customers had deposited €14,985 into their account using a payment card held by another individual. In its assessment, the GCA stated that Top Sport had failed …

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“The time is now” – SBC Webinars explores multi-cloud opportunities

multi-cloud

As an increasingly online-based and tech driven sector, the betting and gaming industry is constantly seeking new and innovative solutions, as firms continue to diversify their geographic and operational scope. One area of technological development that has caught the attention of many industries, including both betting and the sporting scene – from a business perspective – is multi-cloud services, and …

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Allwyn reportedly interested in Irish National Lottery bid

Allwyn reportedly interested in Irish National Lottery bid

Allwyn Entertainment is assessing the ongoing situation in the Irish lottery space, having consolidated its position on the other side of the sea in the UK, according to some media reports. Both the Financial Times and Irish Times have stated that the European lottery firm, which holds national lottery licences in numerous countries as well as casino operations, is eyeing …

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Entain buys 365scores for £120m in latest brand diversification

Entain buys 365scores for £120m in latest brand diversification

Entain Plc has extended its reach into sports media, announcing an acquisition of Israeli livescore media and football community 365scores. The FTSE100 gambling group has purchased the entire issued shared capital of 365 scores for an initial consideration of $150m (£120m), along with further contingent payments totalling up to $10m (£8m). By integrating 365scores into its portfolio, Entain will incorporate …

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Tabcorp singles out ‘foreign bookies’ Entain and Sportsbet to Australian MPs

Tabcorp singles out ‘foreign bookies’ Entain and Sportsbet to Australian MPs

The coverage and impact of Australian bookmaker campaigns continues to be under the spotlight as part of an ongoing parliamentary inquiry into the industry’s societal impact. In a session beginning on 4 April at 8:30am AEST (10:30pm GMT, 3 April), legislators heard submissions from four operators, two sports leagues, government departments, and two trade associations, including Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA). …

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Kambi strengthens LatAm footprint with Colombia sportsbook extension

Kambi strengthens LatAm footprint with Colombia sportsbook extension

Colombian sportsbook operator Corredor Empresarial S.A has renewed its partnership with international B2B betting solutions provider Kambi. The Stockholm-based firm will continue to provide its Corredor’s BetPlay brand, supporting its domestic operations in Colombia as well as plans for business expansion across other Latin American markets. This falls in line with both Corredor’s long-term growth strategy whilst also strengthening Kambi’s …

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Betknowmore joins GambleAware’s ‘regional-first’ National Support Network

Betknowmore joins GambleAware’s ‘regional-first’ National Support Network

GambleAware has welcomed fellow problem gambling treatment charity Betknowmore as the newest member of its relaunched National Gambling Support Network (NGSN). The NGSN is a relaunch of the National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS), adopting a ‘regional-first’ approach with a goal to improve referral routes for people experiencing gambling-related harm. A need to meet ‘growing and changing’ treatment demand across the …

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