Sports Information Services (SIS) has extended its reach across the Latin American market after entering into a new agreement with Betcris. Under the partnership, Betcris has agreed to launch SIS’s 24/7 Live Mixed Racing Channel across its online sportsbook to help provide ‘profitable short-form betting content’ and drive engagement for its growing customer base. Paul Witten, Commercial Director at SIS, …
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Richard FitzGerald steps down as RMG CEO
Richard FitzGerald, the chief executive officer of Racecourse Media Group (RMG), has confirmed that he will step down from the position after nearly 12 years in the role. Having joined RMG in 2008, FitzGerald has been responsible for a decade of year-on-year increases in licence fees payable to its racecourse shareholders. In addition, he oversaw the relaunch of Racing UK …
Read More »SIS inks new partnership with RETAbet
Racing content and data services provider Sports Information Services (SIS) has enhanced its footprint in the Spanish and Latin America markets by entering into a partnership with Ekasa Reta’s flagship brand, RETAbet. Under the agreement, SIS will deliver its 24/7 Live Betting Channels, which will feature a mix of global horse and greyhound racing. This will provide RETAbet with ‘profitable …
Read More »SIS doubles esports output with Competitive Gaming expansion
Sports Information Services (SIS) has strengthened its esports coverage after doubling its output of content available through its SIS Competitive Gaming product. The additional output will feature a greater number of live head to head competitions between skilled and qualified gamers, including the SIS Blitz League. Rohini Sardana, Head of Product Proposition at SIS, said: “Following the successful launch of …
Read More »SIS greyhound service returns to pre-lockdown levels
Sports Information Services (SIS) has outlined plans to return to ‘full strength’ with the resumption of its greyhound service from 29 June. In line with the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) guidance, which will see the removal of the 20 minute gap between races, SIS will be able to operate over 640 races a week, including a return to …
Read More »SIS reintroduces Towcester service as it resumes full greyhound schedule
Sports Information Services (SIS) has confirmed that it will be resuming a full greyhound schedule of 42 fixtures per week from 1 June. The resumption of its schedule will cover races from eight UK greyhound tracks, including Central Park, Crayford, Doncaster, Harlow, Henlow, Hove, Monmore and Romford. In addition, SIS will reintroduce its service to Towcester. Paul Witten, Product Director …
Read More »SIS enters Balkans with Meridianbet partnership
Racing content and data services provider Sports Information Services (SIS) has strengthened its position within Balkan markets after securing a new agreement with Meridianbet. SIS will deploy its ‘24/7 Live Betting Channel’ across Meridianbet’s retail outlets in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia, as well as it’s online presence. Anze Gantar, Digital Sales Manager at SIS, said: “We’re delighted that …
Read More »bet365 enhances esports offering with SIS Competitive Gaming
Sports Information Services (SIS) has secured a further esports client after confirming that bet365 has agreed to integrate its ‘Competitive Gaming’ services package. Under the agreement, SIS will deliver its end-to-end esports solution for bet365, which will include services live-streamed pictures, commentary, on-screen graphics with betting triggers. bet365 will be further complemented by further game data, as well as a …
Read More »SIS extends German Tote partnership
Racing content and data services provider Sports Information Services (SIS) has confirmed that it has added a multi-year extension to its existing rights agreement with the German Tote. The extended partnership will allow SIS to include coverage of German horseracing across all of its verticals, including retail and digital 24/7 channels, and to be sold as standalone content on a …
Read More »SIS furloughs ‘significant number of staff’ amid COVID-19 disruptions
With the suspension of almost all live racing worldwide, Sports Information Services (SIS) has confirmed that it will be closing down ‘all non-essential services and to furlough a significant number of staff effective immediately’. The racing content and data services provider has explained that the decision has been made to ‘protect its long-term future’. Richard Ames, CEO of SIS, said: …
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