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Kiron strengthens SBTech partnership

SBC News Kiron strengthens SBTech partnership

Kiron Interactive has agreed to integrate its BetMan platform with SBTech, making its entire portfolio of virtual games available to the technology and systems provider. Under the terms of the agreement, Kiron has agreed to add a range of virtual sports events, number games and esteemed football content, including its brand-new football product, GOAL, to the existing offering. Steven Spartinos, …

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Operator CEOs headline LatAm Market Day at SBC Digital Summit

SBC Digital Summit LatAm Market Day

CEOs of major operators based in Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica and Peru are among a high-profile speaker line-up for the LatAm Market Day of the SBC Digital Summit. Taking place on April 28, the second day of the groundbreaking online conference and exhibition for the betting and gaming industry, the BtoBet-sponsored track will deliver in-depth insights on doing business in …

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Mike Ciavarella: No Tweaking… A rebuilt Newgioco is the real deal for US Wagering

SBC News Mike Ciavarella: No Tweaking… A rebuilt Newgioco is the real deal for US Wagering

Newgioco Group Chairman and CEO Michele (Mike) Ciavarella has led an eight-year project to launch the Italian legacy outfit in the US, seeking to be the best-prepared technology incumbent tackling the world’s biggest and most diverse sports market. Speaking to SBC, Ciavarella details that technology stakeholders will face a rude awakening if they simply ‘copy-paste’ European strategies to US market …

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BHA extends racing suspension beyond end of April

SBC News BHA extends racing suspension beyond end of April

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed that the suspension of racing will be extended, with a date for resumption yet to be decided. Racing was initially suspended on March 18 following the government’s decision to introduce the current lockdown measures which seek to protect essential emergency services and the health and safety of the public. But while a new …

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RETAbet signs Golden Race virtual sports integration deal

SBC News RETAbet signs Golden Race virtual sports integration deal

Spanish operator RETAbet has reached an agreement to integrate any game from the Golden Race virtual sports portfolio, initially for the Spanish and Peruvian markets but in a deal open to future expansion.  The Golden Race content offer includes more than 20 virtual football leagues and tournaments, a great variety of races and number games, as well as other innovative …

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France Galop eyes May return for French Racing

SBC News France Galop eyes May return for French Racing

France Galop, the governing body of French horseracing, is awaiting government approval to restart its racing schedule behind closed doors. Updating the media, France Galop seeks to resume its track meetings in May following the enforced suspension of all French professional sports on 17 March, complying with the government’s national lockdown orders. This weekend, President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that France’s …

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GiG adds virtuals as part of 1X2 Network deal

SBC News GiG adds virtuals as part of 1X2 Network deal

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has confirmed the launch of virtual sports betting as part of a partnership with 1X2 Network which will further extend its sportsbook solution and offering to operators. GiG’s new virtual portfolio includes instant horse racing, greyhound racing, trotting, Velodrome, speedway and football, as well as scheduled horse racing and tennis. Chris Armes, chief information officer at …

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BetConstruct joins groundbreaking SBC Summit as headline sponsor

BetConstruct join groundbreaking SBC Summit as headline sponsor

BetConstruct has been confirmed as a Headline Sponsor of the groundbreaking SBC Digital Summit, the largest ever online conference and exhibition for the betting and gaming industry. The event features a comprehensive content agenda with 140 expert speakers sharing insights on how the industry can recover from the current disruption, together with a virtual exhibition, a product showcase and virtual …

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OPAP supports public health networks with direct response programme

SBC News OPAP supports public health networks with direct response programme

OPAP has launched a ‘direct response programme’ which will support public health networks and emergency services in its home markets of Greece and Cyprus. Last week OPAP, the operating firm of the Greek National Lottery confirmed that it had donated 500,000 surgical masks and further emergency equipment to be directly used by Greece’s National Health Service.  The Athens-listed firm detailed …

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ARC continues financial support for greyhound trainers during COVID-19 shutdown

SBC News ARC continues financial support for greyhound trainers during COVID-19 shutdown

Arena Racing Company (ARC) has confirmed that it will continue to offer financial support to greyhound trainers based at its five stadia while the sport is suspended. Following the suspension of greyhound racing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ARC will continue to offer £5 per dog per week to trainers from Belle Vue, Newcastle, Nottingham, Perry Barr and Sunderland from …

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