Genius Sports has reaffirmed its confidence in achieving its corporate objective of “generating a positive cash flow in the full year of 2024.” The NYSE sports data and media technology group “exceeds its corporate guidance,” as detailed by Q2 2024 accounts. Generating Q2 revenues of $95 million, Genius Sports outperforms its income target of $94 million, with period revenues up …
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Amelco to deliver ‘more advanced sports betting’ with Sporting Risk
Sporting Risk has announced a partnership with sports betting and platform provider Amelco. This deal is now in place to deliver an ‘even more advanced’ sports betting package to Amelco’s partners, with a tailored suite of services looking to expand the company’s presence in key markets including Europe, UK, South Africa and North America. Brandon Walker, Head of Business Development …
Read More »Genius Sports renews FootballDataCo contract to 2029
Genius Sports has unveiled in detail what’s in store for English and Scottish football as a result of its partnership with Football DataCo (FDC). Having first partnered in 2019, both companies renewed their agreement earlier in March for at least until 2029, with Genius Sports retaining official data rights to the English Premier League, English Football League (EFL) and Scottish …
Read More »StatsPerform unlocks audience targeting boost with OptaAI Studio
StatsPerform has launched its new OptaAI Studio offering for media channels and sportsbooks looking to expand their reach through data-driven storytelling. The latest solution is powered by AI and the Opta sports data engine that unlocks the sharing of engaging insights into thousands of games, teams and players. OptaAI Studio includes Opta Search, which provides statistical research that can quickly …
Read More »StarGames to sponsor Borussia Dortmund in new Bundesliga season
German-based online gaming operator StarGames has signed a new sponsorship deal with Borussia Dortmund. As a result of the deal, StarGames branding will feature across numerous digital surfaces at Signal Iduna Park, ensuring visibility to millions of fans of the eight-time German champions. László Pados, Brand Manager at StarGames, commented on the deal: “We are honoured to team up with …
Read More »Stoke City’s debts cleared after bet365 demerger
Stoke City Football Club has undergone a structural change and is now owned outright by John Coates following a demerger of the club implemented by bet365. Stoke City Holdings Limited – which holds a 98.1% stake in Stoke City Football Club Ltd and owns Stoke City (Property) Limited in its entirety – has officially been demerged from the bet365 group. …
Read More »Jas Deol ends 13-year term as Betway’s sportsbook lead
Jaswant Deol has departed from Super Group Plc, ending his 13-year tenure as an executive of Betway. Known to colleagues as Jas, Deol had served as Sportsbook Director of Betway since 2015, during which he oversaw technical projects, product upgrades, and the launch of the Betway brand across new markets and with key partners. An expert in all disciplines related …
Read More »Meridianbet renames Maltese FA Cup in three-year deal
Meridianbet has announced that it has been named the title sponsor of the Maltese FA Cup. Now officially rebranded as the Meridianbet FA Trophy, the deal aims to underscore the operator’s commitment to supporting local clubs and enhancing the football community in Malta, with an emphasis on ‘promoting national pride and unity’. Stefan Pavlovic, Director of Meridian Gaming Ltd, commented: …
Read More »UK Racing mourns shock passing of Paul Darling OBE
The governing bodies of British horseracing are in shock following the sudden death of Paul Darling OBE, the Chairman of the Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB). Darling, 64, suffered a heart attack on Friday at the barristers’ inn of Middle Temple, London. His death was announced on Sunday by the board of the HBLB. A member of the Levy Board …
Read More »SBC Awards 2024 Shortlists Revealed
SBC has announced the shortlists for the 11th edition of the SBC Awards 2024, the first ceremony to take place in Lisbon, as part of the inaugural SBC Summit. This year’s shortlist, once again, highlights the outstanding achievements of leading operators, affiliates, and suppliers across all industry verticals, including payments, marketing, platform providers, and esports. The coveted awards ceremony will …
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