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How esports betting became a sportsbook essential
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Short-form esports betting has transitioned from niche product to an established cornerstone of the sportsbook offering that drives consistent engagement. Peter Camden, Head of Competitive Gaming Product at SIS, shares how its growth was built on integrity, structure and the simple power of consistent play.
Previously used to fill the void left by the absence of live sporting events, esports is now firmly part of the sportsbook offering and valued by operators for delivering quick, dependable and consistently engaging betting entertainment.
Take a look at the homepages of major brands globally â a common theme sees the vertical feature prominently, illustrating its importance in grabbing bettor interest. The potential of esports betting has been discussed at length in recent years, and now the productâs importance is a reality because of its ability to drive business growth.
The question is: what turned the tide for esports betting? And how did a vertical that began as supporting content become one of bettingâs most reliable formats?
The answer lies in how the industry, and its players have adapted. Confidence in the product has reshaped where it stands today, and that shift is clear to see in sportsbooks. What was once tucked away at the bottom of the sports menu now sits alongside the biggest sports, showing how visibility shapes perception, which is, after all, the true marker of progress. In the United States, for example, eBasketball often appears directly below the Big Four sports in the homepage menu. That speaks volumes as to how far the vertical has grown.
Its success comes from how naturally it fits the pace of modern betting. Sports simulated matches are quick, familiar and structured, offering a constant flow of action that is fair and transparent. Every game that we offer is properly refereed and monitored, which gives bettors confidence that what they see is fair and has integrity at its core. It is an experience that shows speed does not come at the cost of quality, proving that even the briefest contests can leave a lasting mark.
The format has also evolved with the audience. Popular sportsbook features such as player props, bet builders and live statistics have been incorporated to make the overall experience more interactive, giving bettors new ways to follow and engage with the action. They can now track rebounds, corners and assists just as they would with their favourite teams, blurring the boundaries between traditional sports betting events and simulated content. It is clear that the line between the sports sims and the familiar has never felt thinner.
Trust, once earned, is what turns a product into a permanent presence, and integrity has always been the key foundation on which we built and continue to build our product. Strong oversight and transparency have created lasting confidence among operators and bettors, helping transform short-form esports from an emerging concept into one of the sportsbookâs most stable and respected products.
SIS Competitive Gaming has been instrumental in defining the journey of esports betting to becoming an established fixture, delivering more than 140,000 eSoccer and 85,000 eBasketball events each year to the worldâs biggest sportsbook brands within a framework designed for precision and control. It shows how scale, when managed with care, can sustain the highest levels of quality and engagement across every match.
The story of short-form esports betting is one of steady progress. It may have found its place, but its evolution is far from over. The next chapter will introduce new sports, richer markets and even greater scale, reinforcing its position as a permanent fixture within the sportsbook.
As technology continues to advance and data insights deepen, the product will only grow more sophisticated â giving operators innovative ways to engage their audiences and bettors even more reasons to return.
Its future, like the matches it delivers, promises to move fast and stay exciting.
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BETBY EXPANDS E-SIM PORTFOLIO WITH TWO INDUSTRY-FIRST TITLES: eTABLE TENNIS and eFOOTVOLLEY
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BETBY, the leading sportsbook supplier, has expanded its proprietary esports feed, Betby.Games, with the launch of two brand-new e-sim titles: eTable Tennis and eFootVolley. Both releases mark a major milestone in BETBYâs commitment to delivering fair, authentic, and localised esports content that enhances 24/7 engagement for operators and players worldwide.
Representing a world-first for the industry, the eTableTennis title, entitled TTX CUP, introduces a completely new vertical to esports betting, with an authentic, fully fair, and transparent experience. The game features realistic physics, true-to-life gameplay, and zero-second betting delay, offering instant bet placement for one of the fastest-paced sports.
Each match follows the classic table tennis format of five sets to 11 points, with over 20 betting markets and high betting limits comparable to elite-level competitions such as the Champions League. Launched initially with two tournaments, TTX CUP delivers more than 1,500 matches per month, running 24/7 with no streaming delay, ensuring full transparency and player trust.
Aligned with the WTT Finals Hong Kong, one of the sportâs premier real-world events, the release allows operators to engage users during off-hours through a seamless, always-on e-sim.
BETBYâs second new title, eFootVolley, further strengthens its âgo-localâ approach by focusing on Brazilâs fast-growing futevĂ´lei scene, one of the countryâs most culturally resonant sports. The game replicates the official Liga Nacional de FutevĂ´lei, following a five-set format (up to 11 points) and an average match duration of around 20 minutes, with 20+ available betting markets.
Launching in sync with the final stage of the real-world Liga Nacional de FutevĂ´lei, eFootVolley provides an ultra-localised, 24/7 betting experience, reflecting BETBYâs strategy of blending authenticity with constant engagement. Following the success of eVaquejada, this release reinforces the companyâs dedication to creating content that speaks directly to local audiences and their sporting passions.
Kirill Nekrasov, Head of Sportsbook Product at BETBY, commented: âWith TTX CUP and eFootVolley, weâre breaking new ground in esports simulations. TTX CUP sets a new benchmark for integrity and realism in table tennis betting, while eFootVolley demonstrates our ongoing commitment to localised, culturally relevant content. Both titles reflect the Betby.Games vision to provide operators with high-frequency, fair, and engaging titles.â
The Betby.Games portfolio now features 25 proprietary titles, covering 80+ tournaments and over 400,000 monthly matches across multiple sports.
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Continent 8 promotes David Brace to Executive Team
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Continent 8 Technologies, a leading provider of cutting-edge managed IT solutions designed for the global iGaming and online sports betting industry, announces the promotion of David Brace to its executive leadership team.
In his new role, Brace will serve as practice lead for AWS solutions, spearheading the companyâs continued expansion and innovation within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) ecosystem.
The news follows Continent 8âs selection as an official AWS Solution Provider under the Solution Provider Program (SPP). This has enabled Continent 8 to augment its AWS portfolio, including Managed AWS Workloads, Managed Hybrid Network and AWS Cloud Migration.
Michael Tobin, CEO and Founder at Continent 8 Technologies, said: âOver the past eight years at Continent 8, David has consistently demonstrated a deep and nuanced understanding of technology, infrastructure, and the regulatory landscape â both on industry panels and directly with our customers. His expertise is widely respected, and this promotion is a well-earned recognition of his contributions.
âDavidâs elevation to the executive team comes at a pivotal moment for our business, as we sharpen our strategic focus on cloud innovation. He is the ideal leader to drive our AWS practice forward, bringing vision, experience, and a customer-first mindset. With continued investment in this area, weâre committed to delivering AWS solutions that are secure, scalable, and tailored to the unique demands of the iGaming sector.â
David Brace, Chief Alliance & Partnership Officer, AWS, at Continent 8 Technologies, added: âIâm honoured to join the executive team and lead our AWS practice. The iGaming industry is evolving rapidly, and cloud adoption is central to that transformation. Our goal is to simplify the journey for our customers â whether theyâre launching in new markets, navigating regulatory frameworks, or scaling their operations globally. With AWS and Continent 8âs combined capabilities, weâre uniquely positioned to deliver.â
Continent 8 has vast experience in delivering AWS solutions to the industry. The company has already delivered 90% of AWS Outposts in the industry to major brands in the regulated betting and gaming market, including FanDuel, Fanatics Betting & Gaming, and Hard Rock Digital.
Meet David Brace and members of Continent 8âs AWS practice at AWS re:Invent 2025, 1-5 December in Las Vegas.
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Zero horsepower, maximum chances to win: Allwyn and the McLaren F1 Team launch worldâs first Scratch Car
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Introducing the worldâs first race car designed to be scratched! Allwyn, the lottery-led entertainment company, has teamed up with the McLaren F1 Team to create the one-of-a-kind âScratch Carâ to celebrate this weekendâs Grand Prix and inspire people everywhere to take a chance. Â
The life-sized model of an F1 car was unveiled by McLaren F1 Team driver Oscar Piastri at the LINQ Promenade on the Las Vegas Strip. The Scratch Car invites fans to scratch the surface of one of 970 panels to win exclusive McLaren F1 Team experiences and prizes.
The car designer swapped a spanner for a pair of scissors to build the engineering masterpiece. Designed and hand-built with meticulous precision by paper artist and motorsport enthusiast Florian Weber, better known as Paperlegend, the car is made up of 970 individual scratchable panels, each printed in the McLaren F1 Teamâs iconic papaya orange. Taking weeks to build, the unique installation will be open for racing fans to visit and scratch at the LINQ promenade in Las Vegas over two days, from its launch on Tuesday 18th November through Wednesday 19th November.
Fans who canât make it to Las Vegas can join in via an online Scratch Car experience,  allowing people to virtually scratch their own digital McLaren F1 car for the chance to win. The hero prize promises one lucky online winner a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, UK â and not only meet a McLaren F1 Team driver, but have their own race suit signed by them. Â
Pavel Turek, Chief Officer Global Partnerships at Allwyn, said:Â âBeing an Official Partner of the McLaren F1 Team enables us to bring the entertainment and excitement of the sport to even more people. Our Scratch Car is just one of the ways we are helping fans across the world get closer to the F1 action, with the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime McLaren F1 Team prizes and experiences. We believe that taking a chance gives you one, and this world-first installation celebrates that spirit in a fun, creative way.â
Florian Weber (AKA Paperlegend), the artist and designer behind the Scratch Car, said:Â âF1 drivers have to be incredibly precise but also willing to take chances and thatâs what makes the Scratch Car such a perfect embodiment of the feeling of winning. Itâs a piece of art that celebrates both precision and the thrill of taking a chance.â
Louise McEwen, Chief Marketing Officer at McLaren Racing, said: âAt McLaren Racing, we are continually exploring new and unexpected ways of connecting with our fans in a fun and engaging way, and thatâs what our Scratch Car activation with Allwyn does. We canât wait for people to see it come to life, whether thatâs on the ground in Las Vegas or online.â
Fans can visit the Scratch Car from Tuesday 18th until Wednesday 19th November at the LINQ Promenade, just moments from the racing track, or scratch a digital version online at Allwyn Globalâs Instagram page until Tuesday 25th November.
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