Technology

Stats Perform has been named the exclusive distributor of data and live video streaming to licensed sports betting operators for Tennis Australia (TA). The multi-year deal sees the analytics company add the Australian Open, Australian Open Qualifying and other TA tournaments to its growing portfolio of live betting streams and trading data. The sport’s governing body will use Stats Perform’s …

Sportradar has secured an extension of its partnership with Betway, continuing as the international operator’s sports data and technology provider. The Super Group betting brand currently leverages Sportradar’s sports betting services, but the new scope of the agreement will incorporate the firm’s ad:s platform and Audio Visual (AV) services, featuring a global portfolio of live streaming sports content. Regarding ad:s, …

Superbet has become the latest Romanian betting firm to partner with OKTO, incorporating the fintech firm’s omnichannel payments solution.  The operator has integrated OKTO’s platform across its retail and online channels to create ‘digital payment experiences’ for its customers, in particular highlighting the adoption of the OKTO.WALLET solution in self-service betting terminals.  This has been completed across 1,000 points of …

Gluecksspiel (GGL), Germany’s new federal gambling regulator, has published its first leadership statement issued by co-Executive Directors Ronald Benter and Benjamin Schwanke.  Commencing a new regulatory era for German gambling, the GGL officially took charge of managing and supervising Germany’s Fourth Interstate Gambling Treaty (GlüNeuRStv) on 1 January. “We have our finished house and are now able to work”, commented …

Nuvei has confirmed an agreement for the acquisition of Paya Holdings, which provides integrated payment and commerce solutions for North American merchants. The deal strengthens the continued growth of Nuvei, as the firm evolves its offering and ‘amplifies its growth strategy’, whilst also enhancing Nuvei’s ability to execute on ‘high-growth integrated payment opportunities’. Philip Fayer, Nuvei’s Chair and Chief Executive Officer, commented: “The …

ComeOn Group, the B2C igaming subsidiary of Cherry Gaming AB, has announced the promotion of Sherwin Jarvand to Chief Data Officer (CDO).  The appointment sees ComeOn enlarge its c-suite executive leadership team, with Jarvand having formerly served as Director of Customer Engagement since joining the company in 2023. An expert in the management of day-to-day igaming systems and controls, Jarvand …

Splash Tech has confirmed the appointment of Ben Starr as inaugural company Chairman to help guide the strategic vision and commercial growth of the free-to-play (FTP) and customised games studio.  A figurehead in games development and player engagement, Starr is the founder of multiple igaming enterprises, including Jumpman Gaming, 15 Marketing Ltd and OhMyBingo. Starr joins Splash Tech having recently …

In the wake of crises and controversy shaking up the world of global cryptocurrency trading, Fabio Panetta, a member of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) Executive Board, has called for greater oversight.  In a blog post published today on the ECB’s website, Panetta argued that recent developments have heightened the need for greater regulation of cryptocurrency in a number of …

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has permitted BetConstruct to allow player deposits using cryptocurrency, as the firm’s engagement with blockchain continues. The Armenia-based betting technology firm’s white-label partners will be able to receive cryptocurrency deposits, seeking to widen their customer base. Specifically, the company aims to ‘grow its operation’ by targeting players that use cryptocurrencies and ‘increase their satisfaction and …

Southampton FC, in partnership with Sport Republic and Yolo Group, has launched ‘The Future of Football’ challenge to find and accelerate the next group of sportstech disruptors.  A first-of-kind accelerator competition hosted by a Premier League football club, The Saints will welcome all “early-stage sportstech to test their solutions to innovate football and create new experiences”. Led by Yolo Group …