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Danish regulator tweaks ROFUS self-exclusion gambling mistake

Denmark

An error in Denmark’s self-exclusion registry ROFUS that affected around 1,200 listed players has been addressed by the Danish Gambling Authority Spillemyndigheden. The mistake allowed some players who renewed their self-exclusion under ROFUS to nevertheless access gambling through physical casinos and betting machines, with the renewals skipping on some games that are typically covered by the ROFUS scheme.  After receiving …

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VRC, Tabcorp & Nine to grow Melbourne Cup in new broadcast deal

SBC News VRC, Tabcorp & Nine to grow Melbourne Cup in new broadcast deal

The Victoria Racing Club (VRC), Tabcorp and Nine Entertainment (Nine) have formed a broadcast, media and sponsorship deal for the Melbourne Cup Carnival. The partnership, running from 2024 to 2029, will see the four-day Australian horse racing meeting broadcast on all Tabcorp-operated Sky platforms and the TAB app, with the betting firm having the right to on-sell coverage to other …

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Betinvest and Abios confirm new efootball content collaboration

SBC News Betinvest and Abios confirm new efootball content collaboration

Sportsbook solution provider Betinvest and esports data and technology firm Abios have announced a new partnership this week. Under the terms of the deal, Betinvest will supply Abios with efootball content from two professional leagues, CyberLive!Arena and Esport Pro Club.  In a statement confirming the move, Betinvest noted that Kambi-owned Abios will now be able to enhance its monthly offerings …

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Raketech hails sub-affiliate growth to hit elevated FY2023 targets  

SBC News Raketech hails sub-affiliate growth to hit elevated FY2023 targets  

Raketech Plc has delivered on elevated targets for 2023, bolstered by the expansion of its media network and partnerships. Publishing its Q4 trading results this morning, the Nasdaq OMX-listed igaming media group registered period revenues of €22.7m, up 45% on Q4 2022 comparatives of €15.8m. Headline growth was credited to a threefold jump in sub-affiliate income totaling €11.4m (50% of …

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Stake and UFC to offer exclusive social content to fans in Asia

IMG supports Euro expansion of bet365’s UFC partnership

Stake has announced a new partnership with UFC which covers the Asian region. The deal will see the sportsbook offer co-branded promotions and VIP experiences in order to enhance its betting experience in the continent. Stake will also collaborate with the UFC on co-branded content on each side’s digital and social media channels with UFC fighters present. One of these …

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Cyprus showcases brand new national self-exclusion scheme 

SBC News Cyprus showcases brand new national self-exclusion scheme 

Cyprus has announced that it is launching the National Self-Exclusion Platform (NSEP) as part of the country’s Safer Gambling Strategy 2022-2025. Spearheaded by the National Betting Authority (NBA), the scheme will deliver added protection for customers of the rapidly growing Cypriot gambling market.  The main safeguard is allowing players to opt in for self-exclusion so that they can control their …

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GR8 Tech: A product must be comfortable for both operator & player

SBC News GR8 Tech: A product must be comfortable for both operator & player

Profitability. A primary focus for any business, but a concept that is fraught with a range of challenges in ensuring that the correct path is consistently trodden, and that success is ultimately maintained. While maximising profitability is the ultimate aim, achieving such a feat is far from simple. A key facet of this is ensuring that market demands are consistently …

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Kambi to revamp network following unsatisfactory 2023 results 

SBC News Kambi to revamp network following unsatisfactory 2023 results 

Kambi Group Plc has declared that it has achieved a ‘stronger foundation for growth’, following a difficult close to year-end trading which impacted its full-year 2023 results. Publishing its Fourth Quarter and FY2023 results this morning, the Stockholm-listed sports betting technology group registered a 23% decline in Q4 revenues to €44.3m (Q42022: €58m). The decline in period revenues was attributed …

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DGOJ and RFET raise match-fixing standards in Spanish tennis

SBC News DGOJ and RFET raise match-fixing standards in Spanish tennis

The Royal Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET) has joined the General Directorate of Gambling Regulation (DGOJ) as the latest partner of the Global Betting Market Research Service.  According to the Spanish tennis governing body, the added information sharing capabilities that the service offers will allow it to better safeguard the sport from suspicious activity. The partnership allows RFET and DGOJ to …

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MaxBet nets record sponsorship of FK Partizan Belgrade

SBC News MaxBet nets record sponsorship of FK Partizan Belgrade

MaxBet, the Balkan market subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, has announced its ‘biggest sponsorship agreement ever’ – becoming the principal sponsor of FK Partizan Belgrade. As reported by the Serbian media, MaxBet has agreed to terms on a €5.5m deal to become the ‘general sponsor’ of FK Partizan Belgrade for the next three and a half years. The deal sees MaxBet …

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