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Rowan Northcott, IMG Arena’s Commercial Partnerships Manager for Golf, was joined by DraftKings’ Head of Golf Trading Stuart Purling and PGA TOUR’s VP Gaming Scott Warfield to discuss why golf has “all the hallmarks” of a perfect in-play betting product. The trio share their views on why the sport should be a staple in any sportsbook’s portfolio before explaining why …

Soft2Bet has officially launched its Don.ro brand in Romania, powered by the operator’s online casino and sportsbook platform. The new site will utilise Soft2Bet’s Motivational Engineering Gaming Application (MEGA) – the group’s gamification technology that drives engagement, volumes and revenues.  Yoel Zuckerberg, Chief Product Officer of Soft2Bet, commented: “We are proud to introduce Don.ro to the vibrant Romanian gaming community.” …

AGCOM, the Media and Communications Authority of Italy, has imposed fines of €2.25mand €900,000 on Google and Twitch, respectively, for violating the advertising laws of the Dignity Decree. The penalties were announced on 12 December and levied against the US tech giant’s European subsidiaries: Google Ireland Ltd and Twitch Interactive Germany. In its filing, AGCOM disclosed that it had initiated …

DAZN is looking to raise as much as $1bn to continue its rapid global expansion strategy, according to reports. Bloomberg revealed that DAZN officials have already held conversations with potential investors in order to raise capital as part of a potential investment round, with a $1bn ballpark figure being revealed by an undisclosed source.  This comes as the company – …

EPIC Risk Management has announced the completion of a significant rebranding as it becomes ‘EPIC Global Solutions’. The move enables the firm to enhance its focus on providing solutions for gambling harm prevention, and to provide a better reflection of its evolution and scale of operation. Paul Buck, EPIC Global Solutions founder and chief executive, commented on the move: “We are …

Genius Sports has expanded its long-term partnership with FIBA, the world governing body of basketball. From 2025 to 2035, the enhanced deal will deliver the sports technology company’s ‘revolutionary’ computer vision technology and AI-powered capabilities to Leagues and National Federations globally.  Looking to ‘transform the entire data and video ecosystem of international basketball’, the technology will provide a unified, connected …

Speaking to SBC, Payhound’s Managing Director Elton Dimech revealed why his company puts an emphasis on reliability and stability rather than market disruption when it comes to leaving a mark in the crypto space.  SBC: For those of our audience unfamiliar with Payhound, give us an introduction to the brand and its key offerings. Elton Dimech: Payhound has emerged as …

Finixio has announced the appointment of Sacha Kinser to the new position of Head of Gambling Content, overseeing editorial disciplines across its sports betting and igaming media network. An expert in SEO and brand building, Kinser joins Finixio from Game Lounge, where she most recently served as Head of Content for the Malta-based affiliate marketing network. Finixio confirmed that Kinser …

Sportradar has partnered with Tennis Data Innovations (TDI) to access global data and streaming rights for betting, and media data rights, for all ATP Tour and ATP Challenger Tour events.  The new deal with TDI – a joint venture vehicle of ATP and ATP Media – will focus on driving commercial growth for the sport and enhancing fan engagement opportunities …

Jette Nygaard-Andersen, CEO of global betting and gaming giant Entain, has resigned from her position with immediate effect. Nygaard-Andersen told the FTSE 100-gambling group’s board that she wishes to stand down, with the news following the resolution of HMRC’s investigation into the company’s former Turkish-facing business. Entain Chair Barry Gibson commented on Nygaard-Andersen’s departure from the company, thanking her for …