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FeedConstruct has confirmed the launch of AJNA, an artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) enhanced feed solution for live scouting data. FeedConstruct is the data feed solutions provider for BetConstruct, driven by the following motto – ‘Stream globally. Decide the price. Earn more’. AJNA, designed to provide sports data in a faster and more efficient manner, is to be …

For its new football sponsorship, the Custom Group has chosen to partner with sports marketing agency Infront, a firm that manages a portfolio of international agencies and is specialises in sports sponsorships, event management, media rights distribution and production. Already sponsoring MotoGP and volleyball with LCR Honda and Top Volley Latina respectively, the group is aiming to increase its brand …

David Lampitt, Managing Director of Group Operations at Sportradar, described the Independent Review Panel (IRP) proposals for lower level tennis as “archaic”, adding that it is “counter-intuitive to think that adopting a prohibition style is going to enhance the integrity of the sport”. Speaking at last month’s Betting on Sports conference at Olympia London, Lampitt was asked about the possible …

Shayne Lambie, UK Country Manager at 10Bet, explains the strategy behind the fast-growing operator’s partnerships with EFL clubs Blackburn Rovers and West Brom. The goal of any ambitious operator is clearly to attract the right sort of long-term customer. Using the momentum we built up prior to and during the World Cup, 10Bet has been able to retain many of …

AffiliateINSIDER, the multi-faceted business resource for gaming affiliates and operators, has strengthened its team with the appointment of Natalie Lees as Marketing Manager. Lees has joined the company after more than ten years as Head of Marketing and Sales Manager at Intergame, where she worked on the Intergamingi, Intergaming and Intergame publications and websites. Lees has subsequently joined forces with …

Sports data, content and media rights distributor Sportradar has announced the launch of its revamped ‘next-level’ OTT solution at the Sportel Monaco sports media convention. The technology firm has developed a new engine which seamlessly connects its wide range of sports data with video capability within clients’ multiple distribution channels. Sportradar was one of the first technology firms to offer …

FTSE bookmaker William Hill has confirmed the sale of its on-course betting points/stalls network worth £2 million, ending its trackside presence within UK racing. First established in 1934, William Hill has chosen to dispose its entire 82 racecourse pitch network to independent racing bookmaker Sid Hooper. The diminishing returns of its on-course network sees William Hill prioritise its horseracing services …

Regulus Partners, the strategic consultancy focused on international gambling and related industries, takes a look at some key developments for the gambling industry in its ‘Winning Post’ column. South Africa: National Gambling Amendment Bill – if at first you don’t succeed… The National Gambling Amendment Bill 2018 (first tabled in September 2016 but much changed since then) looks like it …