Sportsbook

LeoVegas has affirmed its commitment to compliance, choosing the Wag.io software to ensure it abides by the laws set out by the Advertising Standards Authority and the UK Gambling Commission. The new partnership comes as pressure from the ‘Campaign for Fairer Gambling’ continues to mount, with iGaming companies constantly looking for ways to ensure they meet all compliance requirements and …

Colossus Bets has unveiled a new partnership with gaming company Pivit to develop and distribute NFL Fantasy pools. The new pools will leverage the popular MVP fantasy sports format and Colossus’ unique features, including lottery-size prize guarantees, cash out technology, on which Colossus has patent protection in the US, and crowdfunded syndicate tickets. The deal will further expand Colossus’ portfolio …

US bet-processing firm AmTote has landed a deal with sports data provider Sportradar, giving its customers the ability to offer fixed-odds sports betting. The deal between the two firms has emerged on the back of the repeal of PASPA, and will see Sportradar provide the Maryland-headquartered firm with sports betting data and “managed trading services”. Sportradar’s solution will allow The …

A deeper player props offering, including a unique penalty shootout market, has driven LeoVegas to its highest ever daily turnover during this summer’s World Cup. The mobile-focused operator has kept its growing player base engaged with expanded player performance markets powered by Kambi, such as the number of shots on target, fouls committed, offside infringements, total sprints and pass completion. …

Sports betting technology and software supplier Kambi has announced that it is to supply its online sportsbook to to the national lottery operator of Latvia. Signing a long term agreement with SJSC Latvijas Loto (Latvian Loto), a provision of its full managed sportsbook and services is to follow, which is set to be offered through digital channels. The Government owned …

Possible signs of match-fixing have been flagged in the first round of a men’s doubles match at this year’s Wimbledon, report various US media outlets. It is detailed that online global bookmaker Pinnacle Sports has subsequently confirmed that the match was “flagged as suspicious due to irregular betting patterns,” after “a series of bets from accounts with a history of …

Lower level matches and friendlies are more susceptible to suspicious betting. That’s according to Perform Group, who teamed up with integrity partners Starlizard and TXODDS to produce an “unbiased” and “non-sensational” snapshot of suspicious betting patterns in football. Jake Marsh, Head of Integrity at Perform Group, said the joint report was designed to provide intelligence and analysis to football’s governing …

Paddy Power Betfair and FanDuel have confirmed the creation of a new operator to the US market, merging its Betfair US brand with renowned daily fantasy sports operator FanDuel. The combination enriches the potential online betting experience in the US, and creates the largest online sports destination in the country, with a range of products and experiences for all sports fans. FanDuel …

Payment processing firm Worldpay is predicting a “Wager Wednesday” ahead of England’s semi-final clash with Croatia, with the Three Lions’ winning streak sending the UK into a betting frenzy. Gareth Southgate’s boys are on the cusp of glory moving into the match, and Worldpay’s analysis of consumer spending suggests that wagering will far surpass that seen in previous rounds. A …

The Stars Group has announced today that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Sky Betting & Gaming. The deal, which is believed to be worth around  $4.7 billion, comes after the Stars Group successfully executed its public share offering raising $622 million in capital for this acquisition. Rafi Ashkenazi, The Stars Group’s Chief Executive Officer, commented on the deal: “This …