Unibet has detailed a new content series aimed at encouraging punters to make more informed bets at the upcoming this summer’s Russian World Cup. Launching this month, the 15-part video series titled #BetAndBreakfast features former football icons Didier Drogba and Djibril Cisse, who coach two celebrity teams as they compete head-to-head in a survival of the smartest. Dubbed a cross between …
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Belgium protection demands see Unibet integrate itsme verification
Kindred Group’s European online betting subsidiary Unibet will become the first bookmaker to utilise Belgium customer verification app ‘itsme’, as the brand aligns its Belgian operations with new consumer protection demands. The itsme app is a Belgian government technology initiative, which seeks to strengthen the nation’s digital transactional framework, whilst adding further ID protections for Belgian online consumers. The app is …
Read More »Unibet extends partnership with Giro D’Italia
European online sports betting operator, Unibet has announced that it will be the platinum sponsor of the 101st edition of Giro D’Italia, one of the most prestigious cycling races in the world. This year’s event starts in Israel and continues through to Italy, across 21 stages in 24 days, with it anticipated that the event will bring together a live …
Read More »Lotto monopoly questioned in The Netherlands
Monopolies on sports betting and lottery scratch cards are to remain in The Netherlands, but The Council of the State, the nation’s highest administrative court, has ordered a rethink of its lottery monopoly. Following an appeal by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), alongside international gambling firms Unibet, Betclic and Betfair, the council ruled that the existence of only …
Read More »SIS signs extension with Dubai racecourse Jebel Ali
Racing and Greyhound content distributor Sports Information Services (SIS), has signed an extension to its deal with Jebel Ali, that will see the firm continue to provide exclusive pictures and data from the track. Under the terms of the new agreement, which will run from 2018/19 through to 2019/20, SIS will be enabled to continue its distribution of exclusive content …
Read More »Kindred promotes Maris Bonello to Sustainability & Research lead
Expanding its social responsibility and safer gambling initiatives, Kindred Group Plc has confirmed the promotion of Maris Bonello to the newly created role of Head of Player Sustainability, Research & Integrity. Bonello the former Integrity Analytics lead for Unibet, will head up a data team working alongside Kindred’s legal and compliance teams, focusing on group-wide player-to-product sustainability standards. Furthermore, the …
Read More »Perform and ICS to boost ‘Watch & Bet’ live streaming on bet365
Perform Group has partnered with bet365 to provide live and bespoke ICS-powered audio commentary and match insight for its players over the top of Perform’s live video streams. The Stoke-based firm has followed Unibet and Fonbet as the latest operator to take advantage of Perform’s Custom Betting Commentary product. The service builds on the Watch & Bet live streaming service …
Read More »SIS and Unibet in exclusive horseracing and greyhounds deals
Sports Information Services (SIS) has entered into a fresh partnership with global gaming operator Unibet, to deliver horseracing and greyhounds lives pictures and data from worldwide racecourses. Providing the Kindred Group brand with its British and Irish greyhound service, taking in a market of 42 fixtures per week, the live pictures and data suppliers will also be supplying Early Prices, …
Read More »World Cup diary – BetRegal prepares to swim with the big fish
BetRegal.com, a new sportsbook created to provide its customers with the “highest possible value” in prices, is on the road to Russia for this summer’s FIFA World Cup. I just asked Siri how many days there were until June 14th……66 was her response. That means 66 days until kick off at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. All over the …
Read More »Apples Jade saves bookies from big treble payout at Cheltenham
The bookmakers suffered a bad start to this year’s Cheltenham Festival, despite the early failure of Getabird and a surprisingly off-colour showing from the much-vaunted Apples Jade. Ridden by Ruby Walsh, Getabird was nowhere to be seen in the closing stages of the Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, as Summerville Boy came from behind to take victory from Kalashnikov. Stephen …
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