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Australia Rugby Union names Opta as data and statistics provider

SBC News Australia Rugby Union names Opta as data and statistics provider

The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) have announced a four-year partnership with Perform, naming its data brand Opta as its official data and statistics provider. Perform will supply the ARU with Opta data to power its network of websites, mobile applications and social media activity, with live scores and statistically driven insights. The ARU will use Perform’s professional services brand, OptaPro, …

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FIBA renewal sees Genius Sports gain live data distribution for betting

SBC News FIBA renewal sees Genius Sports gain live data distribution for betting

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has confirmed that it has extended its long-standing sports data and technology partnership with Genius Sports Group for a further two years. The extension of the partnership will see Genius Sports additionally gain exclusive rights to distribute FIBA live data to betting operators, opening its information system to more than 2000 FIBA sanctioned games. Announcing …

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Yggdrasil Gaming releases third online slot in Jokerizer series

SBC News Yggdrasil Gaming releases third online slot in Jokerizer series

Yggdrasil Gaming have announced the release of Wicked Circus, the third online slot in the Jokerizer series, which enables players to chase bigger wins via a new hold feature. Wicked Circus builds upon the success of The Dark Joker Rizes, which remains a strong performer for Yggdrasil across all markets more than a year after launch. The Jokerizer series is part …

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Sportsradar strengthens broadcast arm with sportsman media acquisition

SBC News Sportsradar strengthens broadcast arm with sportsman media acquisition

Sports data, insight and analysis provider Sportradar AG has confirmed that it has agreed to acquire ‘the shares and core businesses of European sports media rights and marketing specialist sportsman media holding GmbH. Sportsradar governance agreed to acquire sportsman media assets from founders Thomas Krohne and Karl Wieseneder, in a move the company stated would significantly “upgrade its audiovisual content offering”. …

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Vahe Baloulian – BetConstruct – #Bofcon 2016

SBC News Vahe Baloulian - BetConstruct - #Bofcon 2016

Award winning developer and betting industry supplier BetConstruct is a silver sponsor at this year’s Betting on Football Conference (#bofcon). Ahead of the event this week we spoke to CEO Vahe Baloulian about getting things right ahead of a major tournament such as Euro 2016 and retention strategies beyond, as well as the year ahead, how mergers are like marriages and …

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USL Announces Partnership with Sportradar

SBC News USL Announces Partnership with Sportradar

The United Soccer League (USL) have announced a partnership with Sportradar, to proactively safeguard up to 450 matches scheduled for the 2016 USL season. Sportradar is a world leader in the detection and prevention of match manipulation, monitoring over 200 soccer leagues and competitions globally. The company’s Fraud Detection System offers the best overview of the global betting markets, and …

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Andrew McCarron – BOFCON – Industry prepares for Euro 2016

SBC News Andrew McCarron - BOFCON - Industry prepares for Euro 2016

This year’s Betting on Football Conference at Stamford Bridge, the home of Chelsea FC, is now just 2 weeks away. And despite his busy schedule, SBC Managing Director Andrew McCarron took some time out to answer a few questions about the upcoming event. This includes major discussion points for the industry, Euro 2016 focus and the key expected takeaways for …

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Quickspin signs slots deal with Iforium

SBC News Quickspin signs slots deal with Iforium

Swedish slots provider Quickspin has reached an agreement with platform provider Iforium to supply its full suite of top quality video slots. The partnership will see Quickspin content integrated via the Isle of Man based supplier’s Gameflex system, where it will be available across desktop and mobile devices. Among the games to be distributed to partners are a number of new …

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Yggdrasil Gaming goes live in the UK

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Yggdrasil Gaming is now live in the UK after completing a full roll out of its product suite – just three months after it was awarded a licence. The UK’s Gambling Commission only awarded Yggdrasil a licence in December, but the swift roll out means its proprietary iSENSE 2.0 platform and full suite of games are now available to British …

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