Technology

London-AIM listed Nektan Plc announces one of its biggest partnerships to date, securing BetVictor as a new B2B client. Updating the market, Nektan has integrated its ‘E-lite Casino Platform’ within BetVictor’s digital framework, expanding the Gibraltar based operator’s gaming content across its verticals. Nektan secures the partnership through its operations and licensing partner Tyche Digital Malta, who will supply platform …

FTSE100 betting group Paddy Power Betfair Plc (PPB) has announced the launch of its Cluj Romania ‘Alpha Hub’ accelerator program, focusing on enhancing the industry’s responsible gambling and sustainability dynamics. The accelerator programme sees PPB partner with Romanian technology enterprise groups’ Techsylvania and Risky Business Romania to open its initiative to the top development and engineering talent. For a number of …

MGM Resorts has confirmed the appointment of George Kliavkoff as its new President of Entertainment & Sports, replacing former leadership incumbent Richard Strum. Kliavkoff takes leadership of MGM’s sports and entertainment verticals at a crucial juncture for the New York-listed gambling and leisure firm, as it expands multiple live venue properties and develops new entertainment concepts. A seasoned media and technology executive …

Nasdaq-listed casino and entertainment operator Wynn Resorts has announced that it has entered a strategic partnership with European ‘mobile-first’ betting platform and gamification developer BetBull, who are set to develop Wynn’s sportsbook proposition. Updating the market, Wynn has acquired a 22.5% stake in the Malta and London based operator, seeking to capitalise on developing US sports betting market opportunities. The strategic …

Industry next-generation platform provider BtoBet continues its African market expansion, confirming Nigerian media and communications operator Dear Group as its latest sportsbook partner. Utilising its media and marketing channels, Dear Group will launch new sportsbook brand ‘234bet’, seeking to become a leading destination for Nigerian sports betting consumers. 234bet will be led by Nigerian media executive Raymond Dokpesi, who backs …

Industry affiliate marketing compliance software Rightlander has announced the launch of two new features further safeguarding its client marketing procedures. Rightlander enhances its platform compliance capacity launching its new smart ‘PPC Brand Bidding module’. A tool which scans Google Ads monitoring pay-per-click (PPC) activity related to an operator’s brand terms and key search criteria. The software firm details that it …

Mobile engagement and development studio 2mee, wants industry operators to push further their video and marketing assets. This week, the York-based start-up announced the launch of its new ‘Face Messaging – video push notification tool’, with the company actively targeting sportsbook operators. 2mee’s ‘Face Messaging’ allows betting brands to quickly create and edit, real-time video content be it for marketing …

New esports platform World of Duels – WODuels.com is the latest incumbent attempting to crack competitive esports wagering. The Malta-based start-up, launches its proprietary platform focusing on duel/(head-2-head) contests/match-ups, detailing that it has created a safe and fair environment for esports players of all skill levels. “Players are matched based on their individual stats, ratings and feedback to ensure contests …

Stockholm-listed sports betting technology supplier Kambi Group Plc has confirmed that it will become the lead sportsbook software supplier to White Hat Gaming, a specialist in turnkey and ‘managed services’ provisions for the online gambling sector. The partnership will see Kambi’s sportsbook software integrated within White Hat’s proprietary platform, allowing the turnkey provider to offer sportsbook services to its partner …

Free-to-play industry games developer SportCaller extends its two-year partnership with FTSE100 betting group Paddy Power Betfair (PPB) announcing the launch of a new ‘Beat The Drop’ game. SportCaller and PPB had previously launched the ‘Beat The Drop’ FTP game during World Cup Russia 2018, with the title receiving great acclaim whilst beating partnership expectations. With the new European football season underway, …