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LOT.TO expands numbers dynamics with Betradar

SBC News LOT.TO expands numbers dynamics with Betradar

Next generation i-lottery systems and lottery games provider LOT.TO has confirmed that it will utilise Betradar (Sportradar AG subsidiary) betting software services to enhance its numbers based betting solution for sportsbook customers. In 2018, Betradar has moved to revamp its ‘numbers betting’ solution simplifying game formats whilst improving customer functionalities for its lottery components. Updating stakeholders LOT.TO development confirms that …

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Hard Rock expands digital profile with GiG sportsbook

SBC News Hard Rock expands digital profile with GiG sportsbook

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) and Hard Rock International have expanded their existing digital services partnership, moving to add a new omni-channel sportsbook product to its existing online casino platform. First announced in June 2018, Hard Rock selected European online gambling technology group GiG as its lead digital services partner, charged with delivering an online casino platform for its regulated state …

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Morten Eriksen – LEIA will deliver fresh thinking for the lotteries scene

SBC News Morten Eriksen - LEIA will deliver fresh thinking for the lotteries scene

Morten Eriksen the executive tasked with leading the ‘Lotteries Entertainment Innovation Alliance – LEIA’, a strategic joint-venture formed by Danske Spil (DEN), Française des Jeux (FRA), Norsk Tipping (NOR) and Veikkaus (FIN) has detailed further insights on the JV’s foundations and ambitions which aims to disrupt the global lottery scene. This week, a first of its kind strategic initiative was formed by the Four European legacy gambling/lottery groups, stating their intent …

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SWIMA integrity marked as a critical initiative for US betting

SBC News SWIMA integrity marked as a critical initiative for US betting

Leading US gambling stakeholders will participate in the formation of a new non-profit body monitoring US sports betting, collaborating to help combat fraud and eliminate corruption. This week New Jersey Assistant Attorney General George Rover presented the foundations of ‘Sports Wagering Integrity Monitoring Association – SWIMA’, which aims to monitor betting activities, creating safe and secure betting propositions for US …

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Monzo & Starling Bank launch in-app ‘gambling blocks’

SBC News Monzo & Starling Bank launch in-app 'gambling blocks'

Leading UK digital challenger banks Monzo and Starling Bank have added ‘gambling block’ components to their mobile banking apps, allowing for their customers to stop engaging in transactions with gambling/betting services. Considered two of the UK’s fastest growing fintech firms, Monzo and Starling seek to revolutionise retail banking, disrupting traditional current account functions and transactions through their mobile-first platforms. Launched with their …

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European Lottery giants form innovation-led JV alliance  

SBC News European Lottery giants form innovation-led JV alliance  

The national lotteries of France, Denmark, Finland and Norway have today announced the formation of a joint-venture alliance – Lotteries Entertainment Innovation Alliance AS (LEIA) supporting their day-to-day operations in order to meet changing marketplace dynamics. LEIA is founded by Danske Spil (DEN), Française des Jeux (FRA), Norsk Tipping (NOR) and Veikkaus (FIN) with the aim of delivering ‘enhanced digital services’ …

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Playtech leads Fortuna upgrade, as betting group ups profile in new markets

SBC News Playtech leads Fortuna upgrade, as betting group ups profile in new markets

FTSE gambling technology group Playtech Plc has confirmed that it will expand and upgrade its existing lead supplier relationship with Central and Eastern European (CEE) betting group Fortuna Entertainment Group.    Updating the market, Playtech announces that Fortuna has approved the roll-out of its ‘IMS – player management platform’ to be integrated across its properties operating in the markets of …

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Worldpay & Paysafe form ‘breakthrough collaboration’ for fast changing US gambling scene

SBC News Worldpay & Paysafe form 'breakthrough collaboration' for fast changing US gambling scene

Seeking to deliver the best payment systems and digital transaction services for the radically alerted US gambling market post-PASPA, Worldpay Inc and Paysafe Group have this morning confirmed the development of a ‘strategic collaboration’. The two leading players in digital financial services, state that they will collaborate to enhance US gambling’s operational value chain for all current and future stakeholders. …

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Choctaw Indians call on Betgenius as sportsbook lead for Mississippi network

SBC News Choctaw Indians call on Betgenius as sportsbook lead for Mississippi network

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians has announced that it will launch its Pearl River Resorts (Philadelphia, MS) sportsbook proposition in-partnership with Betgenius. The partnership will see the tribal gaming syndicate become the first Tribal Gaming operators to launch sports betting produce outside of Nevada. Betgenius will work with Tribal Gaming technology partner IGT Group, as the comprehensive supplier of …

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Intralot backs Turkish talent committing to building ‘INTELTEK technology Unit’

SBC News Intralot backs Turkish talent committing to building 'INTELTEK technology Unit'

Celebrating its fifteenth year in business within the Turkish betting and lotteries market, Athens-listed gaming and lottery systems provider Intralot SPA has announced a major investment plan in strategic asset – INTELTEK. Issuing a market update, Intralot governance confirms that it has begun development on an ‘INTELTEK – Global Research & Technology Development Centre which will be housed in Turkey, supporting …

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