Europe

The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) has come out with a statement criticising the recent bill by Green MP Stefaan Van Hecke to introduce a stricter gambling  framework, saying that it will hurt the sector.  The new law, which recently passed in the Chamber, raises the minimum age for all gambling to 21 years, with an additional restrictive veil …

Genius Sports claims that it has delivered the most accurate automated pricing tool for sportsbooks with the unveiling of its new ‘Edge‘ pricing solution. A key product launch for 2024, Genius Sports brands Edge as “a first-of-its-kind automated pricing tool that enables sportsbooks to maximize profits across unlimited sports events and bets concurrently.” Edge utilizes Genius Sports’ wider capabilities in …

FairPlay Sports Media (FPSM) has announced the acquisition of Toronto-based Quarter4 (Q4). Described as a deep-learning neural network specialising in predicting sporting outcomes and providing unique data and content opportunities, ​​this is the first acquisition to be made by FPSM. A Bruin Capital business, the move aligns with FairPlay’s mission to transform the BetTech capabilities of its media network for …

In line with last week’s announcement that FairPlay Sports Media (FPSM) has become the new identity of Oddschecker, Stuart Simms, CEO of the freshly rebranded group, spoke to SBC News about representing a global network and expanded services beyond affiliate marketing. Nothing new for Oddschecker or FairPlay…. Why embark on this course of action? Oddschecker is a heritage brand recognised …

Entain Plc has disclosed its legal proceedings against the former owners of BetCity (BetEnt BV) over a dispute over the acquisition deal brokered in 2022.  Documents obtained by CasinoNieuws.nl have shown that Simon Zinger, Director of Entain Holdings Netherlands, is suing for an undisclosed amount of damages. Entain successfully completed the acquisition of Dutch KOA-licensed online casino BetCity in June …

William Hill has added four new horse racing representatives to its ambassador portfolio. The British bookmaker has now aligned with Irish trainer Gavin Cromwell, top National Hunt jockeys J J Slevin and Sean Flanagan and respected presenter and broadcaster Jane Mangan. Andrew McCleave, Head of Marketing at William Ireland, commented: “William Hill has a long proud history in horse racing, …

Flutter Entertainment Plc will proceed with plans to make the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) the primary location of its corporate shareholding. This morning, Flutter leadership rang the NYSE trading bell, beginning the firm’s dual-listing on the US exchange, as approved by investors. Flutter shares will be listed on the New York exchange under the ticker symbol FLUT, alongside the …

Sportradar has announced an enhanced partnership with super-charged betting service, kwiff. The agreement will continue to span multiple sports and Sportradar will continue to provide the operator with pre-match and live score data, as well as its content solutions including Live Match Trackers.  kwiff CEO Charles Lee commented: “Sportradar has been a fantastic partner for us over a number of …

Racing TV has formed an exclusive syndicate with RaceShare to offer its subscribers “a chance to enjoy the thrills of racehorse ownership – with no additional costs.” RaceShare was founded in 2022 by former Racing Post executive Lucy Delaney and bloodstock experts, to make racehorse ownership more engaging and affordable with the general public via shared syndicates. Teaming up with …

Svenska Spel announced a deal with Gamban which will provide free blocking software to players wanting to quit gambling. The partnership will see individuals who have chosen to self-exclude offered a free Gamban licence and access to more support via the Gamban app. Daniel Harre, Responsible Gambling Specialist at Svenska Spel AB, asserted that if someone is suffering from their …