Australian supplier BetMakers Technology Group has contributed to the rollout of fixed odds wagering products in Jamaica, launching the offering at the Caymanas Park racecourse. The successful launch of the offering at the island’s only racetrack was conducted in partnership with Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Ltd, a gaming solutions provider focused on the Caribbean region. A joint objective of …
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Tabcorp prices $289m of long-term debt to ‘fund growth options’
Australian betting and media operator Tabcorp Holdings has moved to diversify its funding sources through the pricing of a $289m issue of long-term debts. Issued to its investors in the US private placement market, the notes are scheduled to settle in March 2023, subject to customary conditions, and comprising two tranches denominated in US$. The notes have a weighted average …
Read More »BetMakers’ Global Racing Network to distribute Selangor Turf Club content across UK and Ireland
Global Racing Network, a subsidiary of BetMakers Technology Group, has been awarded the rights to distribute thoroughbred racing content from Malaysia’s Selangor Turf Club. The racing content will be used for fixed odds, booked bets and exchange wagering across the UK and Ireland. Kerry Gatten, Vice President of Global Racing Network, commented: “At Global Racing Network we believe that Selangor …
Read More »Rivalry praises Gen Z engagement in hitting Q3 revenue targets
Rivalry Corp, a Canada-based multinational esports betting operator, has achieved its revenue projections for Q3 2022, recording a year-on-year growth rate of 93%. Quarterly revenue stood at CAN $7.1m, up from $3.7m in the corresponding time period the year prior, marking the company’s highest-ever revenue, whilst also increasing sequentially by 35% from $5.2m in Q2. This fell roughly in-line with …
Read More »Australian MP aims for 18+ limit on ‘insidious’ gambling gateway loot boxes
In an enhancement of the legislative spotlight on betting and gaming in Australia, an MP has introduced a Bill to clamp down on loot boxes in video games. Andrew Wilkie, an Independent MP for the Clark constituency in Tasmania, has introduced a Bill to amend the Classification (PubIicatioDS, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995. Addressing fellow legislators, the MP – …
Read More »Sportsbet overhauls FTP offering with Low6 integration
Low6 has announced its latest operator launch, integrating one of its free-to-play products onto Sportsbet’s platform. A prominent brand in the Australian sports betting space, Flutter Entertainment’s Sportsbet has launched Super Fantasy Soccer as its first partnership title with Low6. The product is a spin-off from Low6’s whitelabel Ultimate Fan range, awarding players with ‘packdrops’ featuring athletes and team cards …
Read More »Tabcorp and Entain go to court over NSW hotel deal
Tabcorp has taken rival Entain Australia to court, due to a deal the latter signed last month with the Australian Hotels Association New South Wales (AHA NSW). The case was initiated yesterday in the New South Wales (NSW) Supreme Court as a civil dispute, and is being presided over by Justice M Ball. According to Australian media reports, Entain and …
Read More »BetMakers Aussie reach widened with Victoria Racing distribution deal
BetMakers has secured a partnership with the Victorian Thoroughbred Racing IMB (VTRIMB), centred around distribution of Racing.com’s horse racing content. The deal enables BetMakers to integrate Victorian live horse racing video content into its digital platform, which will be distributed to operators across Australia via its streaming services. By incorporating said content via its deal with VTRIMB, the media …
Read More »Sportradar provides the ABL ‘high-quality streaming, integrity and opportunity’
Sportradar and Baseball Australia have announced a new streaming platform in the aim of growing the Australian Baseball League (ABL) on a global scale. A first for the league, the dedicated OTT platform, onDemand, will be powered by Sportradar. The sports tech company will also serve as ABL’s exclusive betting data and audiovisual rights distribution partner. The pair will aim …
Read More »TikTok shows Sportsbet adverts in Australia-only trial
Sportsbet will be able to advertise to its Australian customers as part of a new agreement with TikTok, according to ABC News. The outlet reported that the social media platform is planning a ‘strictly controlled advertising pilot’ with Flutter Entertainment brand Sportsbet, which will only be seen by Australian consumers in a trial-run. TikTok stated that Sportsbet’s advertising will only …
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