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Raketech stands by elevated 2023 targets as media is refreshed by Casumba M&A

SBC News Raketech stands by elevated 2023 targets as media is refreshed by Casumba M&A

Raketech Plc remains on track to deliver its best year in business to investors, underscored by its enlarged media network integrating the new assets of Casumba Media. Publishing its Q3 trading results, Nasdaq OMX-listed Raketech achieved its elevated target, generating corporate revenues of €21.5m, up 66% on 2022 comparatives of €13m. Headline growth was achieved despite Raketech countering a ‘slower …

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NeoGames ‘making progress’ towards full Aristocrat integration

Genius Q3 YTD revenue up

NeoGames remains committed to and confident in continued sustainable growth despite a slowdown in revenue during Q3, which the group attributed to UK and Germany hurdles. The igaming and ilottery supplier reported total revenues, including its share in NeoPollard Interactive – another share is held by Pollard Banknote – at $63.3m, a 14% drop on Q3 2023 revenue of $73.3m. …

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“This is just the beginning” as World Pool experiences record 2023

SBC News “This is just the beginning” as World Pool experiences record 2023

World Pool has closed its season with a 24% year-on-year increase in turnover totalling HK$7.4bn. The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC)-owned operation started and finished at Flemington Racecourse in Australia, and reached out to eight countries for a total of 222 races (up from 154 races in 2022), making it a record-breaking 2023. Michael Fitzsimons, Executive Director, Wagering Products of …

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Bayes Esports and Team Snowball address the challenge of going global

Bayes Esports Team Snowball

Team Snowball’s CEO, Yun Hyeon Yoon, and Ahilleas Papantos, Director of Partnerships, Bayes Esports, talk partnerships, South Korean esports and the roll out of fan engagement solutions to a global audience.  Firstly, Ahilleas, can you tell us a bit about how this partnership with Team Snowball came about?  Ahilleas Papantos: Prior to joining Bayes Esports as the Director of Partnerships, …

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A Remarkable Debut for SBC and SMH – SBC Summit Tbilisi Proves a Triumph

A Remarkable Debut for SBC and SMH - SBC Summit Tbilisi Proves a Triumph

More than 1,000 delegates gathered at the Sheraton Grand Metechi Palace in Georgia last week (23-24 October) for the first-ever SBC Summit Tbilisi, a conference and exhibition that encompassed Georgia and surrounding regions, including Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Balkans. The event was organised in partnership with the prominent Georgia-based iGaming and sports management company SMH Global, who first …

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FUN88 nets NBA’s Tony Parker as brand ambassador

SBC News FUN88 nets NBA’s Tony Parker as brand ambassador

FUN88 has announced that Tony Parker has become an official brand ambassador for the Asian sports betting operator. The basketball star and four-time NBA Championships winner will assist in fronting a series of dedicated promotions and ‘thematic activations’ for the sportsbook.  This partnership begins with immediate effect, and is said to leverage long-term scope for collaboration. A senior spokesperson from …

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Sportradar protects Professional Keirin as DerbyWheel takes sport to global audience

SBC News Sportradar protects Professional Keirin as DerbyWheel takes sport to global audience

Sportradar has announced a three-year partnership with DerbyWheel (DW) – a new global concept from Professional Keirin. The agreement sees the sports technology company’s integrity services help protect Keirin racing’s competitions, as DW brings the sport to a global audience after having previously been a closed domestic company in Japan and Korea. Andreas Krannich, Sportradar Executive Vice President Integrity Services, …

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Football Legend Shota Arveladze to Headline SBC Summit Tbilisi

Football Legend Shota Arveladze to Headline SBC Summit Tbilisi

Renowned former football player turned manager and the founder of the charity organisation AAA Foundation, Shota Arveladze is confirmed to deliver the welcome keynote address at the upcoming SBC Summit Tbilisi. The exhibition and conference will be held at the Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace from October 23 to 24 and will delve into the opportunities and challenges of the …

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Sportradar joins Taiwan Sports Lottery consortium for 10-year contract

Sportradar joins Taiwan Sports Lottery consortium for 10-year contract

Sportradar has extended its reach in the Asian betting space via a long-term involvement with the Taiwan Sports Lottery (TSL) following a tender process. The Swiss-sportstech group is one of three firms to form the consortium that will manage the TSL from 2024 to 2033, serving as the betting technology provider after being awarded the third sports lottery licence along …

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Unlocking the Future: The Innovation Stage at SBC Summit Tbilisi

Unlocking the Future: The Innovation Stage at SBC Summit Tbilisi

In its debut edition, SBC Summit Tbilisi invites 1,000 delegates to dive into the trends and solutions fueling progress in the industry, spotlighted on the dedicated Innovation Stage track. The premier iGaming and sports betting conference for Georgia and surrounding regions, such as Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Balkans, will be held at the Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace …

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