Kambi to power German market revival for mybet

One of Germany’s most recognisable sports betting brands, mybet, will be reintroduced to the country’s online market with a new sportsbook powered by Kambi.

Due to the recent insolvency of its previous owner, MyBet Holding SE, mybet was withdrawn from the market in the fall of 2018 following 15 years of operation. However, the brand and digital assets have since been purchased by Rhinoceros Operations Ltd.

Under the terms of a multi-year agreement between Kambi and Rhinoceros, the former will provide its complete sportsbook and full range of managed services. The relaunch is scheduled to take place during H1 2019, while the contract also allows Rhinoceros Operations to launch a Kambi Sportsbook with other brands under its ownership.

Kristian Nylén, Kambi Chief Executive Officer, said: “The story of mybet illustrates why operators cannot afford to rely purely on the strength of their brand and history in a market.”

He continued: “Online sports bettors are increasingly promiscuous so operators must ensure they have sufficient scale in their product investments to provide exciting sports betting experiences at all times to remain competitive. Partnering with a high-quality supplier such as Kambi solves that challenge.

“We are excited by the potential of mybet. The brand remains strong and, with the quality the Kambi Sportsbook offers, we believe mybet can once again become a leading player in the German market and elsewhere.”

Tobias Carlsson, CEO of the Rhinoceros Group, added: “Our agreement with Kambi is one of the cornerstones on which we will build the future of a great brand.

“Mybet was one of the pioneers in the German sports betting field, and together with Kambi and our other partners we will do everything in our power to revive that legacy and bring players the experience they desire and deserve.”