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Betfred to sponsor the Oaks and the Derby at Epsom Downs  
April 11, 2023

Betfred to sponsor the Oaks and the Derby at Epsom Downs  

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In a three-year deal, Betfred has announced it is to be the new sponsor of the Oaks and the Derby at Epsom Downs.

The operator will also sponsor two other races over the two days of the Derby in June, however these are yet to be determined. Betfred notes that this is the first of a series of announcements regarding the partnership to be released in the forthcoming weeks.

Betfred previously has been involved in British racing as the sponsor of a number of racing events, including the Cheltenham Gold Cup from 2012 to 2015, as well as the Group One Sprint Cup at Haydock Park.

Betfred founder Fred Done said he was “immensely proud” to be sponsoring the races.

Done said that “for me, the Derby remains the greatest flat race in the world.”

“When you look at some of the horses and characters that have won this great race, Sea-Bird, Mill Reef, Nijinsky, Sir Gordon Richards, Lester Piggott, and Frankie Dettori, it has an amazing history, and I am delighted to become a part of it for at..

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Sportradar extends with college sport’s Big Ten Network
April 11, 2023

Sportradar extends with college sport’s Big Ten Network

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Sportradar has renewed its partnership with Big Ten Network to power its OTT platform B1G+ until the end of the 2024-25 college athletics season.

The two-season extension will see Sportradar collaborate with Big Ten Network to enhance the user experience for fans of one of the premier collegiate conferences in the US through additional front-end experiences that also include the integration and visualisation of sports data.

Additionally, Sportradar is continuing to provide Big Ten Network its technology and data-driven OTT solutions to manage the B1G+’s OTT backend and frontend – including web, mobile and connected TV apps – UX/UI design, as well as third-party integration.

Big Ten Network originally selected Sportradar to support the relaunch of B1G+ in summer 2021, delivering live streams of Big Ten Olympic sports, video-on-demand of basketball and football games, and school-specific channels allowing fans to focus on content from their favorite team, for one of the premier colleg..

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Kambi agrees deal extension with BetPlay operator
April 6, 2023

Kambi agrees deal extension with BetPlay operator

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Sports betting supplier Kambi Group announced an extension of its sportsbook deal with Colombian BetPlay operator Corredor Empresarial SA.

The deal is the second renewal of the initial agreement that the two parties first signed in 2017, since which BetPlay has become the Colombian market leader.

The provider said that the Latin American has become a “key market” for the supplier, with BetPlay utilising a number of Kambi’s technology and services, including its Bet Builder product.

“We are pleased to agree a long-term extension to our successful partnership with Corredor Empresarial, providing its customers with next generation betting entertainment,” said Kambi CEO and co-founder Kristian Nylén.

“The Latin American market continues to hold great promise for Kambi and we look forward to aiding Corredor Empresarial as it expands across the region with Kambi’s cutting-edge complete sportsbook.”

As part of the renewal contract, the provider will continue to power BetPlay’s sportsbook..

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DC sports betting revenue up in February despite handle decline
April 5, 2023

DC sports betting revenue up in February despite handle decline

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Sports wagering revenue in Washington DC increased year-on-year during February despite a fall in player spending.

Gross gaming revenue for the month reached $1.2m, which was 62.0% ahead of $740,552 in the same month last year but 20.0% lower than $1.5m in January 2023.

DC’s sports betting handle in February amounted to $12.6m, down 34.0% from $19.1m in February 2022 and also 21.9% behind $18.5m in January of this year.

Gambet, operated by the DC Lottery and powered by Intralot, remained the frontrunner in the market with $626,273 in revenue from $5.7m in total wagers for the month.

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FanDuel partners Spotify for content production
April 5, 2023

FanDuel partners Spotify for content production

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Flutter Entertainment-owned FanDuel Group has agreed a multi-year content production partnership with global streaming audio platform Spotify.

Under the new agreement, which builds on an existing partnership between the two parties, FanDuel will work with Spotify’s “The Ringer” website, podcast network and video production house to create content for FanDuel TV.

The Ringer will license select video podcasts to FanDuel TV including existing shows adapted for FanDuel TV and a number of new shows covering sports and competitions such as the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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Colorado sports betting handle hits $425.1m in February
April 4, 2023

Colorado sports betting handle hits $425.1m in February

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Players in Colorado spent a total of $425.1m betting on sports during February, a decline on the same month in the previous year also down from January this year.

Betting handle for the month was 3.5% below the $440.5m wagered during February of last year and 22.3% lower than $547.2m in January 2023.

Of this total, $421.6m was wagered on sports online, with the remaining $3.5m attributed to betting at retail sportsbooks across Colorado.

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Kentucky governor signs sports betting bill into law
April 3, 2023

Kentucky governor signs sports betting bill into law

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Kentucky’s Democrat governor, Andy Beshear, has signed into law a bill that will legalise sports betting in the Bluegrass State.

House Bill 551 will make nine racetracks eligible to offer on-site retail sports betting, while each track will also be able to partner with up to three online operators, meaning up to 27 licences may be issued by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC).

The bill also establishes a two-tier system to taxation, with online operators to be taxed at 14.25% of gross gambling revenue, compared to the 9.75% imposed on the retail offerings.

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Kentucky sports betting bill heads to governor’s desk
March 31, 2023

Kentucky sports betting bill heads to governor’s desk

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House Bill 551 – which would authorise sports wagering in the Bluegrass State – is heading to Governor Andy Beshear’s desk after clearing the Senate just hours before the deadline.

Beshear, a Democrat, has stated his intention to sign the bill, meaning that the outlook looks optimistic for legalised sports betting in Kentucky.

Lawmakers approved the legislation 26-12, with a 23-vote threshold for passage. The two-thirds majority requirement is a result of state rules regarding revenue generating laws being passed in a session not devoted to the budget.

There is a long tradition of horse racing in Kentucky

“After years of urging lawmakers to legalise sports betting, we finally did it! Today’s result shows that hard work pays off,” said Beshear on Twitter. “Kentuckians will soon be able to place their bets here and, for the first time, we are going to keep those dollars to support our roads and bridges, schools and communities.”

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888-owned Mr Green goes live in Germany
March 30, 2023

888-owned Mr Green goes live in Germany

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888 has announced the launch of the Mr Green online gambling brand in Germany after the group secured a licence in the country earlier this year.

Players in Germany will now have access to a range of online gambling services through Mr Green, with the website operating on the existing 888 platform.

The launch represents the first time that the Mr Green brand will be available on the 888 proprietary technology platform.

“Mr Green will be the group’s spearhead brand in the German market, alongside our 888 brands,” 888’s vice-president, head of poker and managing director for rest of world, Amit Berkovich, said. “Its launch is a great example of what focus, collaboration and dedication can deliver.

“We’ve been live since late March, thanks to the existing 888 platform in Germany and the powerful collaboration of all teams across the business who have enabled a totally new set-up in record time.

“We are excited to introduce thousands more players in the market to our enhanced offer a..

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