Esports

Bayes Esports will extend the reach of its BODEX betting odds marketplace after agreeing a new distribution partnership with SB Software. The BODEX odds feed will be integrated into the SB Software services platform, enabling sportsbook partners to access “the full range of odds offered” by the Bayes Esports’ product. SB Software noted that the addition of the BODEX odds …

Tundra Esports has announced a multi-year collaboration with Moscow-based sports betting operator Winline. The British esports organisation has named the gambling company the primary partner for its Dota 2 roster, with its orange and black logo set to appear front and centre of team kits, in-game flags and website. Anthony Graham, Co-Founder and Director of Esports Operations of Tundra Esports, …

Esports and data provider Abios has collaborated with Buffed.bet to power its new platform. It will supply its esports data through ready-made iframe widgets, allowing Buffed.bet to embellish its website and, said the firm, create “an engaging user experience for esports fans with minimal development efforts”.  In a bid to help esports fans find the next and most engaging matches …

Alberto Garzón, Spain’s Minister of Consumer Affairs, has ordered his department to draft the first federal controls on loot box interactions. This mandate follows a year-long investigation by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs into loot box purchases/interactions in video games, specifically assessing their potential risk to underage consumers.  The investigation revealed that in Spain, “35% of video games and 55% …

SIS (Sports Information Services) has linked with Betsson to supply its esports betting product, Competitive Gaming. The Swedish online gambling company has now integrated UK-headquartered SIS’ full end-to-end solution ‘with integrity at its core’, the pair asserted. The latest agreement aims to enhance SIS’ presence as a supplier in the esports betting space. Dave Richardson, Commercial Manager for UK and …

Olimpbet has announced its esports betting debut through a new partnership with Oddin.gg. Olimpbet, a Kazakhstan-based operator, said the move underlines its commitment to delivering engaging experiences that will now ‘capture the hearts of esports fans’ in central Asia. Marek Suchar, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Partnerships at Oddin.gg, stated: “We are thrilled to collaborate with Olimpbet as they lead …

Entain has secured yet another inroad on its M&A crusade, as Tidal Gaming Group has announced that the sale of its Sportsflare subsidiary to the global gambling company has been completed. The acquisition – described by Entain at the time as ‘arms length’ – was first announced in March 2023 at a purchasing price of $13.25m for all assets of …

Odding.gg has signed an agreement with MerkurXTIP, supporting the Serbian bookmaker’s entry into the esports betting sector. MerkurXTIP, part of the German-based Gauselmann multinational betting and gaming group, is eyeing up an esportsbook offering as part of its wider goal to provide a multichannel experience to its customers.  Prague-headquartered B2B firm Oddin.gg will provide MerkurXTIP with its range of esports …

Esports data and technology solutions provider Abios has obtained a B2B permit to deliver its products and services to operators licensed in Sweden, the company confirmed in a statement today.  The Stockholm-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Kambi Group plc, has obtained a five-year permit to provide esports solutions. It will run until 30 June 2028, subject to regulatory requirements from Spelinspektionen, …