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UKGC appointed Rothschild & Co to advise 4th National Lottery licence competition
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Gambling Commission appoints Rothschild & Co to engage parties interested in fourth National Lottery licence competition.
Executive Director and Commercial Director appointed to programme leadership team.
The Gambling Commission has appointed Rothschild & Co as lead financial advisor for the fourth National Lottery licence competition.
Since its launch in 1994, the National Lottery has raised more than £40 billion for good causes, transforming lives through its contribution to the arts, sports, heritage and communities.
The current licence to operate the National Lottery expires in 2023 and the Gambling Commission is responsible for designing and running the competition to award the next licence.
The programme to award the next licence commenced in November 2018. Since then, the Gambling Commission has been carrying out global market engagement to help inform the design of the next licence.
As the programme moves to the next stage of commercial engagement, the Commission has appointed Rothschild & Co as lead adviser in delivering the competition and to engage interested parties ahead of the official launch of the competition in early 2020.
Rothschild & Co join a team of advisors on the programme including EY who are supporting the commercial and competition design, Deloitte who are supporting policy development and licence design, and Hogan Lovells who are the Commission’s external legal advisors.
In July 2019, John Tanner joined the programme as Executive Director and Senior Responsible Officer (SRO), charged with leading the programme and delivering the competition. John joins from HM Revenue and Customs and brings with him a wealth of experience in managing high profile programmes and projects across government.
The Commission has also appointed Andrew Wilson to the role of Commercial Director. Working closely with the SRO and the team of advisors, Andrew will oversee a fair and competitive process for potential bidders.
The market engagement work undertaken so far has also included consulting with interested parties about key policy themes that will inform the design of the next licence and lead to a vigorous competition, one of which is the number of operator licences.
Following feedback from the market, it has been decided that the fourth licence should be awarded to a single licensee as that is considered the best way to serve the National Lottery and returns to good causes.
Edward Duckett, Managing Director, Rothschild & Co said: “The National Lottery is one of the largest and most successful lotteries globally and is of significant national importance. The competition for the 4th National Lottery licence is one which has the potential to generate interest from a wide range of national and international operators. We are delighted to have been entrusted by the Gambling Commission as their lead adviser to assist in delivering a successful competition for the fourth licence.”
Neil McArthur, Chief Executive of the Gambling Commission, said: “The National Lottery is a national asset. We want to build on the tremendous success of the National Lottery and we are determined to run a fair and transparent competition process that maximises the opportunities for innovation and creativity whilst protecting the special status of the National Lottery.”
John Tanner, Executive Director for the 4th National Lottery Licence competition, said: “I’m delighted to be leading the team that is working on this vitally important project. We have already set firm foundations for the competition and I am looking forward to working with prospective bidders, stakeholders and all the members of our team as we build on those foundations to prepare for the formal launch of the competition at the end of March next year.”
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Betting That Works: DATA.BET’s Performance-First Approach to Sports Expansion
We sat down with Otto Bonning, Head of Sales at DATA.BET, to understand the vision behind their expansion from esports dominance into sports, and what this evolution means for operators worldwide.
Why did DATA.BET choose to expand from esports into traditional sports?
Otto: It’s a natural evolution for us. Over the past three years, we’ve built exceptional performance in esports for our clients, and now we’re ready to bring this expertise to the broader market. We have around 150 trading professionals, time-tested models, and proven capabilities – it only makes sense to expand our product offering. This isn’t just an add-on, it’s the next revolution in DATA.BET’s history.
What market gaps led you to develop a unified solution for these betting verticals?
Otto: The market lacks robust sportsbook solutions. Most operators face a choice: either sign up for a complete platform that includes everything from casino to payments, or piece together multiple providers. We identified a massive opportunity for our high-quality, plug-and-play solution that works seamlessly whether you’re a betting operator or a platform provider.
To meet this market demand and ease the integration journey, the DATA.BET team developed a Single Page Application (SPA or iFrame). Its key strengths lie in its flexibility, deep customization options – both visually and technically – and seamless integration.
For casino operators, it’s a simple solution to add quality betting without creating additional pain. It is as simple as adding a new game provider and can be completed in under a month. For betting operators and platform providers, it’s not only an addition of high-quality traditional sports, but also premium esports coverage that will help them earn more. This is a convenient option because they can connect our Odds Feed via API, or our SPA (iFrame) to their platform.
We’re offering a high-quality, personalized solution that really works for both operators and platforms. The achievements that made us a top esports provider – performance, reliability, and ease of integration – now apply to our complete sportsbook offering.
How does DATA.BET differ from competitors when handling both esports and traditional sports?
Otto: Three key differentiators set us apart. First, our technical foundation is built by developers who excel at creating technically complex solutions that are actually easy to integrate and scale for clients. No headaches, just steady performance day after day.
Second, we don’t just provide odds – we create them. Our in-house trading team combined with our data scientists and sophisticated algorithms, delivers consistent, high-performance margins across all sports. We work with official data sources, and our models are continuously tested and improved. This ensures we provide the best coefficients and quality feed.
Third, our betting product suite is comprehensive. Just like with esports, we’re bringing Bet Builder, Widgets, Video Streaming, and full functionality to sports and virtual. It’s not about having separate systems – it’s one unified, high-performance solution powered by our technical expertise, official data, and data science capabilities.
What problems do clients typically face before switching to DATA.BET?
Otto: Integration nightmares are, unfortunately, common in our industry. What we wanted to do was make one product and make it exceptionally high-quality from a technical standpoint, so that integration becomes seamless.
If you’re a casino operator, you can be up and running within 10 days. For B2B integrations, we’ve seen major platforms go live in just five weeks.
Our partnership with NuBet is a great example – they chose us for our broad market coverage, fast and seamless user experience, and a strong feature set, including Bet Builder, Video Streaming, and detailed in-game Widgets. The integration was smooth and collaborative, with both teams working hands-on. As NuBet noted, feature delivery has been rapid, feedback is valued, and issues are resolved promptly, without being left hanging.
The key to success is our integration team – they work around the clock and take an extremely bespoke approach to each client. When our partners are ambitious to go live quickly, we make it happen. The speed ultimately depends on the their readiness, but we remove all the traditional technical barriers from our side.
How do you adapt your solutions for different markets, particularly emerging regions like LatAm?
Otto: Regional differences are significant, from sports preferences to regulatory requirements. Take Brazil, for example. It’s heavily football-focused, which is why we’re enhancing our football content and securing official data rights for major leagues, including the Brazilian Série A and other Latin American competitions.
But here’s what’s interesting: esports ranks among the top three most popular betting categories in Brazil. Since we know how to do esports, combining that with top-tier football coverage creates a perfect solution for the LatAm market. We’re not just translating our product – we’re building it specifically for these markets.
What’s your approach for operators using separate providers for esports and sports?
Otto: We focus on demonstrating superior performance in specific areas. While we respect operators’ existing relationships with other providers, we can showcase our strengths in particular sports and esports disciplines. We’re exceptional at basketball and table tennis, for instance. Our models in these areas consistently outperform the competitors’.
The key is showing operators that consolidating with DATA.BET simplifies their operations and improves its margins and player experience. We work within the frameworks of our partnerships while finding ways to add value that others can’t match.
What’s particularly valuable is feedback from clients who initially were signed for esports, then also expanded to sports, and saw better performance than they had with their previous supplier.
What betting trends are you most excited about, and how is DATA.BET preparing?
Otto: The continued growth of live betting is transforming our industry. Players demand more engaging, responsive experiences – everything needs to happen in real-time. This is where our esports heritage gives us an advantage. Esports taught us that speed, accuracy, and synchronization are non-negotiable.
We’re building products where odds and game statistics visualization are timely matched. There’s no tolerance for a broken streaming feed with 30-second delays while odds update faster – that ruins the betting experience. Our unified approach ensures everything works together seamlessly. Widgets, Video Streaming capabilities, extensive markets – all synchronized and working as one cohesive system.
What’s the core message you want operators to understand about DATA.BET?
Otto: Simple: Betting that works. Stress-free, hassle-free, high-performance.
We deliver a fully functional, customizable sportsbook solution that adapts to your needs. Want to launch a new brand? Easy. Expanding to new markets? We have templates ready. Need to change your entire look and feel? It’s just a few clicks.
Our promise is steady performance, day after day, with all the tools you need to succeed. In an industry full of complexity, we’re the solution that works.
DATA.BET continues to expand its presence globally, with particular focus on emerging markets in Europe and Latin America. Their unified sportsbook solution represents a significant evolution from their esports roots, bringing the same performance-driven approach to traditional sports betting.
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7777 gaming builds on Italian certification with Octavian Lab deal
7777 gaming has taken a significant step in its international expansion strategy by partnering with Octavian Lab. This strategic alliance reinforces the company’s commitment to establishing a strong presence in regulated European markets and marks a key milestone in its international growth plans. Through this collaboration, 7777 gaming’s certified portfolio of innovative online casino titles will be seamlessly integrated into Octavian Lab’s advanced aggregator called Hub Casino, making the games accessible to a wide network of licensed Italian operators.
“Partnering with Octavian Lab is a landmark moment for 7777 gaming,” said Elena Shaterova, Chief Commercial Officer at 7777 gaming. “Italy is a market we view as both strategic and full of potential. Through Octavian Lab’s Hub Casino, our certified games will reach a broad audience of experienced operators and players. We are confident that our titles will bring fresh energy, variety, and innovation to the Italian iGaming landscape.”
The integration includes 7777 gaming’s newly certified Italian portfolio, which features standout titles such as Crazy 100 Bucks, Cash 100, Thracian Treasures and Devil’s Deal Soul for Sale.
Each title is built for strong player engagement, offering features like bonus games, free spins, WILD symbols, multipliers, and buy-bonus options – meeting the demand of Italian players for variety and excitement.
“We are delighted to welcome 7777 gaming to our Hub Casino,” said Andres Galan Chillon, Senior Partnerships Manager at Octavian Lab. “Their portfolio brings fresh and exciting content that aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing innovative, high-quality gaming experiences for operators and players in Italy. We look forward to a successful partnership that drives growth and delivers real value to the Italian iGaming market.”
7777 gaming is an innovative online casino games provider, committed to delivering unique, engaging content that meets the highest standards of compliance and player satisfaction. With a growing presence across Europe, Africa, and Latin America and a strong focus on regulated markets like Italy – the company builds long-term partnerships that drive sustainable growth and deliver localized, high-performing gaming experiences. By combining
regulatory trust, creative excellence, and a passion for innovation, 7777 gaming continues to strengthen its position as a trusted partner in the global iGaming industry.
About 7777 gaming:
7777 gaming is an innovative and data-driven B2B igaming provider, founded in 2020 with the mission to revolutionize and challenge the status quo in the industry by offering 360-degree platform, state-of-the-art online casino games, iLottery, Jackpot, and marketing solutions, draw-based games, scratch cards, and much more.
The product is built by a dedicated team of visionaries with over 20 years of experience. The games and the RNG are tested and compliant in several highly regulated jurisdictions worldwide. Besides, the company achieved and maintained ISO 27001 certification. 7777 gaming holds a gambling license in Bulgaria and Romania and an MGA Certificate to provide its online casino games to these markets.
7777 gaming is already partnering with the leading aggregators and platform providers in the igaming industry.
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