With the rising trend of social betting gaining momentum across the industry in recent years – where did this concept stem from and where is it leading? As operators look to boost player engagement, we spoke to a host of industry experts to analyse how this concept will unfold. SBC: Social features in sports betting and casino have been one …
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EveryFan boosts game coverage with Android launch
Industry start-up EveryFan has announced that it has launched its social betting game on native Android app, boosting its product coverage. Detailing its Android launch EveryFan, stated that the native app will mirror the successful and fast-growing iOS and web-based EveryFan platforms already available, giving players the chance to take part in social betting tournaments against their mates and other …
Read More »Social Betting gets a shake up with EveryFan
A new social betting app has hit the market in the form of EveryFan. The app, currently exclusively for iOS, allows EveryFan players to do battle with their mates via a points system, choosing different bets both in-play and pre-match, in a bid to gain prizes and bragging rights. Leon Walters, Chief Executive Officer at EveryFan, said: “A first scorer bet can …
Read More »Darius Eghdami – FansUnite – Social Betting: Why Virtual is a Reality
FansUnite was started by three sports fans in Canada, and intends to be a site for fellow fans offering transparency, fun, and top wagering advice via its social betting platform and community. FansUnite utilises virtual currency meaning, should they opt to, users are able to bet on sports without the risk of losing any actual money. A place for gamblers of …
Read More »Stuart Tilly – ISGA – Creating a social betting mechanic
In his first interview as SBC Social Gaming Editor Rasmus Sojmark CEO of Oddslife interviews Stuart Tilly Co-Founder and Non-Executive Board Advisor at International Social Games Association (ISGA) and the CEO of fantasy sports in-play operator Flip Sports. Tilly outlines why he feels many businesses have failed to create a social betting industry, whilst other traditional gaming channels have flourished in …
Read More »Social betting site FansUnited launches PickTracker
FansUnite, a social betting site that uses virtual currency, has rolled out its much-anticipated PickTracker software. This feature will enable users to analyse their betting history by allowing the user to view historical data and break down their past picks by sport, league, or bet-type and helping the user to look critically at their own betting patterns. The idea behind …
Read More »Greek media groups join Oddslife network
While Greek football fans may have their attention focused on Brazil and the national team’s performance, closer to home three of the country’s biggest media brands have been making plans for the upcoming domestic season. A massive multi-media partnership between satellite TV broadcaster Novasports,gr, radio owner NOVASport-FM 94,6, sports newspaper SportDay and social betting platform provider Oddslife will see sports …
Read More »Oddslife Announces New Partnerships with Sports Media Giants in time for ICE
Oddslife, a leading supplier of social sports betting technology to the gambling and media industries, will be at ICE Totally Gaming to discuss new client signings and innovative solutions across Web and iOS in time for World Cup 2014. Oddslife has confirmed the partnership with Spanish media giant MARCA.com, to provide social betting games and content to its readers through …
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