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Key Moments: Sportradar Group AG has completed its purchase of IMG ARENA’s sports betting rights portfolio from Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. and OB Global Holdings, LLC. The acquisition adds relationships with more than 70 rightsholders, encompassing around 38,000 official data events and 29,000 streaming events annually across 14 global sports. Sportradar will receive a total of $225 million in financial consideration, including around $122 million in cash prepayments to certain sports rightsholders and $103 million payable to Sportradar over two years. Strategic Integration of IMG ARENA Portfolio Sportradar Group AG…

Key Moments: Thailand has restated it will not legalize casinos, aiming to reassure Chinese visitors and strengthen ties with Beijing. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed President Xi Jinping welcomed this stance following discussions in South Korea. Chinese tourist arrivals dropped significantly in the first half of 2025, prompting renewed efforts to rebuild confidence. Clear Commitment to Casino Ban Thailand has formally reiterated its decision against legalizing casinos, a policy shift the government asserts will help regain the trust of Chinese tourists and boost diplomatic relations with China. Prime Minister Anutin…

Key Moments: The NCAA has mandated Division I basketball programs to file player availability reports starting with the 2026 March Madness tournaments. Player status reports must be submitted twice before each game and made public, with penalties for inaccuracies or omissions. The introduction of this policy comes as Americans wagered an estimated $3.1 billion on March Madness, as reported by the AGA. Updated Regulations for Enhanced Game-Day Transparency The NCAA introduced new rules to strengthen college basketball integrity amid growing sports betting in the U.S. Starting with the 2026 men’s…

Key Moments: The September sports betting handle in Colorado reached $608.7 million, marking an 8% year-over-year increase and a nearly 46% jump from August 2025. Online wagering generated $45.7 million in revenue, while retail sportsbooks contributed roughly $285,000. Tax revenue for September stood at $3.2 million, which is 13% lower than August and 20% lower compared to the previous year. Monthly Performance Overview The Division of Gaming has reported strong growth in Colorado’s sports betting market for September. The total wagered amount reached $608.7 million, an 8% increase from the…

Key Moments: 7StarsPartners has launched the Door to Dubai Promotion, active through February 2, 2026. The campaign offers a grand prize: a cash reward matching the value of a luxury apartment in Dubai. Affiliates increase their earnings as player conversions rise across participating brands. Promotion Overview 7StarsPartners has revealed its Door to Dubai Promotion, an initiative crafted to amplify affiliate revenues while motivating partners to achieve greater performance milestones. The event, spanning 14 weeks and concluding on February 2, 2026, provides affiliates with the chance to direct traffic to an…

Key Moments: Silver Star Casino’s license has been suspended following a raid in Svay Rieng province. Police detained 23 foreign nationals and confiscated multiple electronic devices involved in online scams. The operation was coordinated by several Cambodian agencies on 1 November 2025. Coordinated Investigation Leads to Major Raid The Secretariat of the Commission for Combating Cybercrime, working jointly with the Cambodian Commercial Gambling Commission, the National Police General Directorate, and the Svay Rieng Provincial Court Prosecutor, spearheaded a targeted raid on Silver Star Casino on 1 November 2025. Authorities initiated…

Key Moments: Live streaming has already produced numerous creative variants of online roulette CGI integration in games like Fireball Roulette and Lightning Roulette has widened design possibilities Industry momentum points toward further advances, including potential VR and AR integration The Evolution of Roulette in the Live Streaming Age Online roulette saw a significant leap forward with the emergence of live games, as players could interact with real dealers remotely and enjoy an authentic casino environment. This shift signaled the start of ongoing transformation in the experience, leading to a surge…

Key Moments: SIS has secured a long-term global media rights agreement with Racing WA for Western Australian horse and greyhound racing. The partnership covers more than 283 meetings across 31 tracks, including the Perth Cup at Ascot Racecourse. This agreement marks an expansion of SIS’s Australian offering, now spanning Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia. New Strategic Partnership SIS (Sports Information Services), a prominent provider of live betting content, has entered a long-term international media rights arrangement with Racing WA. Under the agreement, SIS will distribute premium horse and greyhound…

Key Moments: Abelson Sports has launched its Football Player Markets solution with BVGroup BVGroup has reinstated Abelson’s FPM, with an emphasis on goalscorer pricing The agreement expands football betting options for BVGroup customers by covering more domestic and international competitions, including new markets from Brazil Strategic Re-engagement Between Abelson Sports and BVGroup Abelson Sports, a recognized supplier of sports data solutions, has resumed its collaboration with BVGroup, one of Europe’s established gaming operators. The renewed partnership has resulted in the reintroduction of Abelson’s Football Player Markets (FPM) package to BVGroup’s…

Key Moments: The National Gambling Board (NGB) has introduced a digital platform for Type B limited payout machine (LPM) license applications. The new system requires provincial licensing authorities to process applications exclusively via a secure SharePoint portal monitored by the NGB. The NGB aims for full national rollout of this platform by early 2026, addressing prior approval delays and improving compliance. Digital Platform Modernizes the Licensing Process The National Gambling Board (NGB) of South Africa has launched an online system designed to streamline and simplify Type B license applications. This…