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Esports Technologies has filed a provisional patent to leverage artificial intelligence technology in order to generate odds models for an esports betting algorithm. The AI-driven odds model would be used for esports tournaments – leveraged prior to the commencement of a competition as well as various stages throughout the event. Generation of odds will be informed by machine learning and …

Genius Sports has acquired Spirable in a move to bolster its data-driven video engagement capacities for all sports stakeholders. The NYSE sportstech group intends to leverage Spirable’s video platform and combine this system with its official sports data collection and distribution operations and client network to reduce costs for partners and enable ‘deeper engagement’ and ‘higher performance’. Mark Locke, CEO …

Sportradar has filed a registration statement on Form F-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) relating to an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of its ordinary shares, as it looks to list on the NASDAQ Global Market under the ticker symbol SRAD. The sports data technology company has filed a statement relating to the proposed sale of its securities with …

EveryMatrix has strengthened its position in the evolving US betting and gaming market by securing a casino content distribution deal with Kindred Group. The NASDAQ Stockholm-registered international operator has enlisted the igaming technology provider to expand its current casino offering, integrating EveryMatrix’s proprietary games from Spearhead Studios and Armadillo Studios. A number of US-facing investments have been made by EveryMatrix …

Strive Gaming has launched its commercial profile, aiming to establish its business as the leading supplier of fully customised igaming platforms for the burgeoning North American market. The ambitious start-up has named former Kambi Group Chief Commercial Officer Max Meltzer as its enterprise CEO, leading its mandate to deliver North American incumbents with the most scale effective operating systems meeting …

The board of Codere SA has filed an F-4 ‘preliminary registration statement’ with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) putting forward its prospectus to list its ‘Codere Online’ business on the US Nasdaq.  The registration sees Codere advance its plans to divest its Codere Online unit by merging with DD3 Acquisition Corp – a SPAC led by former Goldman …

Entain has laid out a blueprint in a bid to achieve its goals of becoming “a world leader in sports betting, gaming, and interactive entertainment,” spearheaded by the acquisition of the technology platform, products and team of Unikrn. The purchase of the esports betting and entertainment media firm is expected to be finalised later in the year, and comes amid the appointment …

Twitch has updated its content creator policies in a bid to restrict gambling adverts and advertorials being broadcast on its live video streaming platform.  During the summer, the Amazon-owned platform faced backlash for its failure to police the promotion of gambling content to audiences on live streams. Notable controversies saw video game streamer Tyler ‘Trainwrecks’ Niknam called out for promoting …