Fantasy sport crypto platform Sorare has pleaded not guilty after the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) accused the company of unlicensed gambling activity in the UK. Earlier last week, the UKGC accused the football-themed NFT platform – partner of the Premier League – of breaching the Gambling Act 2005 by “providing facilities for gambling without holding an operating licence”. Sorare immediately …
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Pinnacle targets casino growth with EveryMatrix integration
Pinnacle has linked up with EveryMatrix to power its casino brand with the latter’s CasinoEngine platform. Through the new partnership, Pinnacle will look to strengthen its casino offering and turn it into a leading digital entertainment alternative for players tapping into a portfolio of more than 31,500 games. Stian Enger Pettersen, CEO Casino at EveryMatrix, said: “To partner with a …
Read More »BHA new standards to better protect jockeys against injury
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has introduced new minimum standards for rider safety equipment. Looking to better protect the sport’s participants against the risk of injury, the Rules of Racing states anyone who rides a horse on the racecourse or under the care of a licensed trainer must wear a BHA-approved helmet and body protector. BHA Chief Medical Adviser, Dr …
Read More »GR8 Tech launches new geo segmentation suite
GR8 Tech has unveiled a new tool to help clients leverage growth opportunities in their key markets of operation. Visibility Rules, which is an extension of GR8 Tech’s Geo Specific Filters, offers a UX management tool with optimised payment options configurable according to player specific parameters, segments and traffic type. The update includes a number of new filters, including ‘Registration …
Read More »Amelco to ‘rapidly’ build new engagement tools with Flows
Amelco has revealed it will be utilising Flows’ automation platform in order to enhance its tech stack. Operators on the Amelco platform will gain access to Flows’ advanced no-code technology, empowering them to build and deliver new applications and products to market ‘at speed’. By integrating Flows technology, Amelco can streamline developmental resources and costs, all while boosting efficiency and …
Read More »Sportradar: ad:s delivers ‘sports precision’ to paid search campaigns
Last week, at the SBC Summit in Lisbon, Sportradar AG debuted the new paid search module of its ad:s marketing solution. The ad:s paid search module combines data from Sportradar’s live feeds, real-time odds, and sports data capture to improve the efficiency, targeting, and ROI of search campaigns for betting and gaming-related queries. Sportradar’s MarTech specialist, George Powell, provided SBC …
Read More »FDJ completes Kindred deal to transform into ‘Europe’s Champion’
La Française des Jeux (FDJ) has declared to the markets that investors of Kindred Group Plc have accepted its offer to acquire the Stockholm-listed online gambling group. On 2 October, the final day of the offer period, FDJ was authorised to acquire 196 million of Kindred’s Swedish depositary receipts, taking ownership of +90.66% of the group’s capital. Prior to the …
Read More »Continent 8 refines security posture of Sportingtech
Sportingtech has expanded its collaboration with Continent 8 Technologies to build upon its cybersecurity infrastructure. As a long-term partner, Sportingtech has relied on Continent 8’s cloud solutions for strong connectivity, availability and uptime across its platforms. The partnership now grows to include the global network solutions provider’s comprehensive cybersecurity services, enhancing the overall security posture of Sportingtech’s operations. Michael Jack, …
Read More »Inspectorate’s new metrics set Swedish gambling channelisation at 86%
Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s Gambling Inspectorate, has revised the methodology for calculating the channelisation rate of Sweden’s online gambling marketplace. Deemed the key measure of the regulatory balance in Sweden’s online gambling market, the channelisation rate represents the percentage of wagering volume accounted for by licensed operators. Sanctioned as a regulatory assignment in 2023, the Inspectorate was commissioned by the government to …
Read More »Genius Sports nets ‘gaming pro’ Robbie Bach as corporate director
Genius Sports has confirmed the appointment of Robert J. Bach as an independent director of the NYSE-listed sports data, media, and betting technology group. An expert in innovation and building mass-market technology platforms, Bach is the former President of Microsoft’s Entertainment Division, where he oversaw the Xbox business. He is credited as the first Xbox officer at Microsoft, charged with …
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