The UK Tote Group has announced the appointment of John O’Reilly as a non-executive director of its Board, effective from 1 May 2026. John has over 35 years’ experience in the horseracing, betting and gaming sectors, having most recently served as CEO of the Rank Group PLC – the UK’s largest casino and bingo operator. He […]
Altenar has joined CIBELAE as an associate member, linking the sportsbook supplier with the Ibero-American organisation representing state lotteries and regulated gaming operators across Latin America, Spain and Portugal. CIBELAE, founded in 1988, promotes collaboration, best practices and responsible gaming standards among public and private operators in the region. The organisation is also a member […]
OpticOdds has expanded its WNBA betting data offering by integrating The Crowd’s Line AI (TCL AI) player prop pricing into the OpticOdds API, delivering real-time, AI-driven WNBA player prop lines. The company said the WNBA player prop lines are generated entirely from TCL AI’s in-house models, rather than market averaging or consensus pricing. OpticOdds positions […]
Peter White, Publisher of Sports Betting Operator, has announced the appointment of Mark McGuinness as the publication’s new Editor-in-Chief. A highly respected figure in the global iGaming, crypto and digital marketing sectors, McGuinness brings more than 30 years of international experience in high-performance marketing, brand strategy and growth leadership across regulated markets in the UK, […]
Betable has launched three UK sportsbooks on its platform under its UKGC licence, cementing its position as the go-to partner for brands looking to scale in the regulated UK market. Among the launches are two new brands, Ivy Bet, a sportsbook sister brand of Ivy Casino, and new market entrant RightBet. Meanwhile, established brand Bet442 […]
Frontend integration keeps markets, odds and bet slip inside the broadcast; feature debuts with virtual sports. DATA.BET has launched In-Stream Betting, a frontend overlay that lets viewers place bets directly within a mobile live stream without leaving the broadcast. The company said markets, odds and the bet slip are accessible inside the stream. DATA.BET positions […]
As legacy sportsbooks struggle with ‘search and click’ fatigue, Josh Swerdlow, Founder and CEO of ChatBet, says the next industry titan will win by owning the conversational intent layer where billions of users already live. Why is the current sportsbook UX struggling to keep up with modern tech? It comes down to legacy debt. […]
LeoVegas Group’s GoGoCasino brand has been granted a new betting license by the Swedish Gambling Authority. The new vertical is powered by Tiger, marking the continued international rollout of the proprietary sportsbook across the Group’s brands and its debut in the Swedish market. GoGoCasino will provide sports fans with enhanced capabilities and exciting features, […]
GG.BET has launched Popular Bets, a new platform feature that lets users place bets on ready-made combo selections in a few clicks. The operator said the “Popular” section on the homepage highlights pre-built combinations based on popular matches and the latest markets. Once a user selects a combo, the full set of selections is automatically […]
DAZN, the world’s leading sports entertainment platform, and ADI Predictstreet, the new dynamic prediction market, have entered into a landmark strategic partnership to deliver a new era of interactive engagement to fans around the world. DAZN will integrate ADI Predictstreet, the Official Prediction Market Partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026, into its platform, […]
BetConstruct AI has introduced its Retail Jackpot Engine for Sportsbook, a new solution aimed at enhancing player engagement, increasing footfall, and driving turnover across retail betting environments. The launch comes as operators seek to evolve beyond transactional betting experiences, with the new engine embedding dynamic jackpot functionality directly into the retail sportsbook ecosystem. Driving Engagement […]
Attracting World Cup traffic is easy, but converting that traffic into bets—and retaining those players—depends on the sportsbook experience. GR8 Tech is addressing this with a major overhaul of ULTIM8 Sportsbook, its flagship sports betting solution. “The World Cup moves a lot of money regardless of operators,” said Dinos Doxiadis, Head of Sportsbook Business at […]
FIFA has signed a landmark multi-year partnership with ADI Predictstreet, which has been appointed as the first-ever Official Partner for the prediction market category. The groundbreaking agreement underscores FIFA’s continued commitment to innovation and fan engagement. ADI Predictstreet will be introduced on the biggest sporting stage on earth at the FIFA World Cup 2026, […]
1xBet has announced the signing of a contract with one of the most charismatic fighters in modern MMA, UFC light heavyweight champion Jirí Procházka. The partnership brings together a global betting leader and a top-level athlete, whose path is a true statement of inner strength, warrior philosophy and freedom of choice. When a fighter […]
Soft2Bet has launched Betoro in Denmark, a new sports betting and casino brand created for Danish fans seeking a closer connection to sport through an experience defined by clarity, control and local relevance. At the heart of Betoro’s philosophy is “guided passion”, an approach that captures the emotion of sport while keeping the overall […]
Catalist Sports, a licensed supplier of sports betting content to the regulated U.S. market, has strengthened its North American presence with newly secured supplier licenses in Arkansas and Nebraska, alongside fresh applications submitted in Ontario and Alberta, Canada. Arkansas is expected to see significant growth in its regulated sports betting market, with major operators such […]
The Dutch Gambling Regulator (KSA) has reminded sports betting license holders of the limits of their licenses. Supervision has revealed that several providers offered bets that do not fall within the licensed category of sports betting. This included, among other things, bets on prize competitions, such as a Most Valuable Player (MVP) prize. In […]
Sporting Risk, the sports analytics firm focusing on predictive models that create top-tier pricing and betting content, has broadened its product lineup before the World Cup with the introduction of Mega Builder and 5 for 25. Both innovative solutions aim to streamline bet creation and enhance player involvement for operators. Mega Builder enables players to […]
MetaBet, the leading provider of real-time sports betting tools and interactive engagement technology, has appointed David T. George as its new Customer Success Manager. David’s addition reflects MetaBet’s ongoing commitment to always prioritizing the customer and scaling support as the company grows. David brings a decade of Customer Success experience and a proven track record […]
GR8 Tech has once more been honored as the Best Sports Betting Provider in Central and Eastern Europe at the GamingTECH Awards 2026, solidifying its status as a top sportsbook technology partner in the area. After the company’s victory in the same category in 2025, the newest acknowledgment highlights its reliability and ongoing advancement in […]