Asia

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Playtech will roll out its sports betting and igaming services to Adjarabet in Georgia and Armenia, with the live casino vertical highlighted as a particular area of focus. The delivery of Playtech’s products to the two markets has been enabled by the London-based firms’ agreement with FTSE100 global gaming group Flutter Entertainment. Having embarked on a global expansion strategy in …

BetMakers has announced that its Global Tote division has been chosen by Selangor Turf Club to be the exclusive provider of a new pari-mutuel wagering solution. The 10-year agreement will see Global Tote replace the horse racing track’s current pari-mutuel wagering system with its Quantum tote engine – as part of a tote technology and service solution for the Club’s …

PA Betting Services’ (PABS) global reach has been extended via a takeover of Asia-facing horse racing data company iRaceMedia. The price of the acquisition has not been disclosed, but terms of the takeover state that iRaceMedia will continue to operate as a standalone business under Steve Levar, its Founder and CEO. PABS’s primary motive for acquiring Singapore-based iRaceMedia is to …

Super Group, the parent company of Betway and Spin brands, this afternoon announced that it has ceased all activities in India.    The decision follows the Indian government processing its new Goods and Services Tax, which is effective as of 1 October 2023.  This summer, India’s Parliament approved the Goods and Services Tax Council (GST) to amend tax rates applied to …