Kiron Interactive has announced that it has officially received a supplier licence from the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC). As the platform can now supply its virtual sports and instant games content to the regulated Greek market, the licence enables Kiron to maintain its growth trajectory, delivering its content to partners and players in the country. Steven Spartinos, Kiron Co-CEO, commented: …
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IMG Arena files against Stats Perform for alleged data rights breaches
IMG Arena has filed against Stats Perform over alleged breaches of exclusive data collection rights during Austrian, Czech, German, Greek, and Swiss soccer matches. In the claim, IMG Arena alleges: “At various times, Stats Perform has for the purposes of its businesses been operating a multijurisdictional, unauthorised ring of data collectors (or unofficial ‘scouts’), which it sends to matches at …
Read More »OPAP doubles 2022 profits as units hit peak Q4 performance
OPAP SA reports on an outstanding 2022 financial performance, as the Athens-listed gambling group outperforms all corporate expectations. Publishing its full-year 2022 results, the Greek gambling and lotteries group achieved record corporate revenues of €1.93bn, up 26% on FY2021 comparative results of €1.53bn. Peak revenues results were achieved off the back of a stellar Q4 trading that generated an all-time …
Read More »OpenBet explores ‘most promising’ Greek market with OPAP
OpenBet has announced a long-term partnership with Greek gaming company, OPAP, concerning the latter’s online sportsbook. Entering the Greek sports betting market for the first time, OpenBet’s technology will power OPAP’s offering, scaling the company’s online betting business and providing a series of ‘competitive advantages’. As part of the new partnership, the operator will also deliver the full suite of …
Read More »Ringier Sports debuts Sportal in Greece
Ringier Sports Media Group (RSMG) continues to expand its European sports betting presence launching its flagship Sportal domain in Greece. Recognised as the leading sports portal in the Balkans and Central Europe, the launch of Sportal.gr will provide Greek audiences with the most comprehensive news, live scores and analysis of sports coverage and betting markets. Greece becomes the sixth European …
Read More »OPAP lauds Q3 sports betting performance ahead of World Cup closing
OPAP SA looks forward to uninterrupted World Cup trading as the Greek firm continues its strong post-pandemic recovery, benefitting from new online and sports betting upgrades. The Athens-listed gambling group reports a further consecutive quarter of growth, generating Q3 revenues of €498m, up 6% on 2021 comparative results of €470m. Period trading saw OPAP’s lottery unit generate stable revenues of …
Read More »Betsson pursues goal of supporting sports in Greece with Super League 2
Betsson has extended its sponsorship of the second division of Greek professional football, which will continue to be named the Betsson Super League 2. The operator has outlined that it will be present at the 30 team’s stadiums by offering ‘fun and entertainment’ to fans. Thanos Marinos, Managing Director for Betsson.gr, commented: “Betsson Super League 2 is one of our …
Read More »Betsson hits peak sportsbook performance ahead of World Cup trading
Betsson AB has reported consecutive ‘best ever’ quarters, as group leadership looks forward to the FIFA World Cup to close an anticipated record-breaking 2022. Publishing its Q3 trading update, Betsson generated group revenues of €200m, up 18% on 2021 results of €170m. Headline growth sees year-to-date revenues stand at €556m (YTD2021: €500m). Period trading was bolstered by the early start …
Read More »Novibet unveils new leadership and board make-up as Artemis SPAC merger looms
Novibet has notified investors of the composition of its executive leadership team and board of directors, should its planned merger with SPAC partner Artemis Strategic Investment Corporation (Artemis) reach fruition. Declared on 30 March, the Greek online gambling group had secured a strategic arrangement to merge with Artemis, a SPAC vehicle that plans to list Novibet on the Global Nasdaq …
Read More »GLMS signs up 3 new associate members in fight against sports corruption
The Global Lottery Monitoring System (GLMS) has added three new associate members in its fight against manipulation in sports betting. Following the launch of its updated statutes in September 2020, which permitted associate membership “to all entities engaged in enhancing sports integrity”, the CSCF Foundation for Sport Integrity, the Hungarian Supervisory Authority for Regulatory Affairs (SARA) and the Greek National Platform for Sports Integrity (EPATHLA) have all …
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