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OpenBet’s SportCast: the advantages of cutting-edge deep data

SBC News OpenBet’s SportCast: the advantages of cutting-edge deep data

Following the recent OpenBet partnership with deep data specialists StatsBomb, SBC News spoke to Luke Saunders, Commercial Director at SportCast, for an exclusive interview regarding the deal and how it will shape the pioneering BetBuilder, pre-built BetBuilder and singles product offering.  SBC: How important is cutting-edge deep data for operators’ trading and predictive modelling in an increasingly competitive market?  LS: …

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Danske Spil renewal further extends OpenBet’s European reach

SBC News Danske Spil renewal further extends OpenBet’s European reach

OpenBet has signed its first major partnership since its finalised takeover by Endeavour, renewing its deal with Denmark’s national lottery, Danske Spil. Extending its contract with Danske Spil until 2025, OpenBet will continue to support the operator’s sportsbook brand Oddset across both its online and mobile verticals as well as its retail betting network, consisting of 2,700 terminals.  The agreement …

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Endeavour finalises $800m buyout of OpenBet from Light & Wonder

SBC News Endeavour finalises $800m buyout of OpenBet from Light & Wonder

The sale of Light & Wonder’s (L&W) sportsbook business OpenBet has been finalised, as Endeavour Group Holdings takes control of the brand for $800m. Terms of the contract will see Endeavour pay $750m in cash, subject to customary adjustments, in addition to 2.3m shares of Class A common stock.  L&W states that it is poised to ‘unlock tremendous value’ following …

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Responsible gambling at the heart of OpenBet’s platform

OpenBet responsible gambling

Player protection remains firmly in the spotlight within the global betting and gaming landscape. The UK’s Safer Gambling Week in October illustrates the industry’s consistent efforts to provide safer betting experiences, while at SBC Summit Barcelona, an esteemed panel featuring some of the world’s biggest lotteries will discuss their views of best practices. We caught up with panellist Nikos Konstakis, …

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Light & Wonder seeks new CEO as Cottle exits transformed business

SBC News Light & Wonder seeks new CEO as Cottle exits transformed business

Light & Wonder Inc (formerly Scientific Games Corp) has confirmed that Barry Cottle has resigned as Chief Executive and a board member of the Nasdaq cross-platform games supplier. The board of L&W has begun a search process to find Cottle’s successor, as long-term senior executive Matt Wilson takes charge of the day-to-day leadership of L&W as Interim CEO. The former …

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Oddin.gg continues recruitment drive as Mark Balch named Strategic Director

SBC News Oddin.gg continues recruitment drive as Mark Balch named Strategic Director

Mark Balch has become the latest member to join Oddin.gg’s senior management team, after he was named as the esports betting solutions supplier’s new Strategic Director. The new hire has 20 years of experience in the betting industry, seven of which have involved the management of esports wagering services and negotiating data partnerships. His past roles have included Head of …

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Juana Bischoff to oversee business development at Oddin.gg

SBC News Juana Bischoff to oversee business development at Oddin.gg

Oddin.gg has appointed Juana Bischoff as Senior Business Development Manager, responsible for maintaining partnerships and relationship building.  Bischoff will play a role in upholding and expanding the esports betting solutions provider’s ‘end-to-end esports betting ecosystem’ and partner network.  Prior to joining Oddin.gg, the new hire acquired experience of esports betting in four different positions at Bayes Esports, finishing her three year …

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OpenBet’s SportCast enlists StatsBomb for pre-World Cup pricing

SBC News OpenBet’s SportCast enlists StatsBomb for pre-World Cup pricing

Companies across the betting and gaming space are continuing to build up their arsenals ahead of the FIFA World Cup later this year, including OpenBet and its SportCast division. Announcing a partnership with sports data provider StatsBomb, OpenBet explained that SportCast will integrate the sportstech firm’s data to enhance player props offerings with shots, shots on target, assists, passes and …

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Oddin.gg gains Velo and Genting backing in £4.5m Series A raise

SBC News Oddin.gg gains Velo and Genting backing in £4.5m Series A raise

Pursuing its goal of securing a leadership position in global esports B2B betting, Oddin.gg has announced completion of a Series A funding round, raising £4.5m. The esports odds feed, risk management and iframe provider gained financial backing from current investors, as well as newcomers Velo Partners and Genting Ventures.  Oddin.gg previously raised $1.2m during a previous financing round in early …

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OpenBet acquires Sportsbook Models to deepen price and training capacities 

SBC News OpenBet acquires Sportsbook Models to deepen price and training capacities 

OpenBet has acquired the assets of Multi Builder Limited in a strategic move to enhance its sports modelling capabilities and training resources for global sportsbook partners.  Announced this morning, the firm will expand its supplier services by integrating Multi Builder quantitative sports models and its associated Sportsbook Training Services  programme that trade under the domain of ‘Sportsbook Models’. Operating since …

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