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The number of sports games provided by BETER has doubled
The results are in and BETER is proud to report that the first half of 2021 has seen the Setka Cup go from strength to strength, as the number of table tennis, tennis and beach volleyball matches featured in this tournament have doubled in this time.
Alex Lobov, BETER’s Chief Product Officer, explained how the company achieved such growth rates.
INCREASING GROWTH
The number of sports events reached 22,500 (from January to June) in 2020. This figure for the same period of 2021 has doubled and totaled 42,281 events. Despite the return of major sports tournaments, including the UEFA European football championship, in June 2021, BETER provided the highest number of matches of all Setka Cup’s sports tournaments — 7,500 games (250 per day).
Alex Lobov, BETER’s Chief Product Officer, said, “BETER continues increasing the amount of fast sports content. And we do our best to ensure that our clients get 24/7/365 available products that allow sportsbooks to fill free airtime and count on predictable margins. That’s why we offer a large number of events and broadcast up to 10 matches simultaneously. All of our players and matches have comprehensive stats.
We suppose that major events can boost fans’ and bettors’ interest in commercial sports tournaments. The Setka Cup is a good case in point. The platform held a significant number of events even during the EURO-2020 and other big sporting events in June.”
The Setka Cup opened two new table tennis arenas at the beginning of 2021. The last one started operating in Prague (Czech Republic) in May and holds up to 1,000 matches per month. This positive dynamic expands the sports community of tournaments, mainly in Ukraine, where we have 9 sports arenas in the 3 largest cities.
ATHLETES AND SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS
The total number of sportspeople participating in Setka Cup tournaments has increased by 20% since January 2021. There are 780 active players now, and 600 regularly participate in table tennis tournaments in Ukraine and the Czech Republic. Jindrich Pansky, the double silver medalist of the world championship and participant of the Olympic Games, competes in Setka Cup’s tournaments in Prague.
The Ukrainian Table Tennis Federation has 1,868 active players (18-55 years old). One in three registered athletes is a participant in Seka Cup’s tournaments.
2021 became an important year for the Setka Cup. The platform launched tournaments in the EU. Moreover, recently the Setka Cup reached a strategic partnership with the Prague Table Tennis Association. It is an official recognition on the international level, and it proves Setka Cup’s ambitions to develop table tennis in the EU. Within the Memorandum with the Association, the Setka Cup plans to conduct sports coaching, develop table tennis and promote it in Prague and the Czech Republic.
NEW SPORTS
BETER now provides table tennis, tennis, and beach volleyball tournaments organized by Setka Cup. Beach volleyball competitions were launched in June 2021. And today, the platform holds 16 matches of this discipline every day.
Alex Lobov explained, “We are constantly working to improve and expand our product portfolio. We have a great team of 50+ operational specialists who are responsible for launching new sports as well as providing technical equipment and supporting fair play.
This year 2×2 beach volleyball tournaments have successfully passed the trial period. During this process we verified all the key metrics, focused on technical aspects, and tested an ability to keep an efficient, 24/7 schedule and ranking systems. Beach volleyball proves its profitability and effectiveness”.
BETTORS AND FANS
BETER provides live streaming, live data and odds for the Setka Cup’s matches. The company, by doing so, creates complex betting products for sportsbooks in 150 countries. According to the last data of one of the largest sportsbooks, the number of bettors who choose Setka Cup tournaments increased by 33% during the first half of 2021. Such significant growth happened in June when the UEFA European football championship and table tennis championship were held.
GEO
Thanks to BETER, the streams of Setka Cup’s tournaments are featured on no fewer than 100 sportsbooks, including bet365, William Hill.
According to Setka Cup’s table tennis web platform, European countries currently hold the record for the number of Setka Cup fans. The United Kingdom, the Czech Republic, Spain, and Poland are in the TOP-10 countries where Setka Cup tournaments are the most popular among fans and bettors.
Among Asian countries, the Philippines has the highest number of Setka Cup fans; in North America — the United States, in South America — Brazil, in Africa — South Africa.
Setka Cup — international 24/7 sports tournaments that help betting operators fill airtime with profitable, fast, and high-quality content in prime and non-prime hours. Setka Cup offers 7,500 tennis, table tennis, and beach volleyball tournament events per month.
The platform created unique media channels, including Setka Cup TV, which covers table tennis’s sporting and educational events and engages the sports community, fans, and bettors. Setka Cup tournaments are featured on sportsbooks in 150 countries and get 13M views per month.
BETER is a leading provider of fast sports & esports content, live streaming, live data, and odds for the betting industry. The company powers Setka Cup and ESportsBattle tournaments and offers trading of world esports events.
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Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated.
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AU10TIX announced the launch of a free Child Safety Age Assurance Risk and Readiness Assessment and Age Assurance Readiness Guide designed to help businesses better understand their risk and tailor their strategy to meet regulatory obligations. They support AU10TIX’s Selfie-based Age Estimation service, which delivers the industry’s most precise and unbiased age assessment in just two seconds. In the US, federal legislation such as the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) requires parental consent for users under 13, while the California Consumer Privacy Act mandates age verification for websites accessed by users under 16. Additionally, 19 U.S. states now enforce mandatory age checks for adult content and gambling platforms. Similar regulations are impacting social media and online services in the UK, EU and Australia.
Caesars Entertainment has launched its third fully in-house developed proprietary online casino title: Signature American Roulette. Now live in New Jersey, the game is available across Caesars Palace Online Casino, Caesars Sportsbook & Casino and Horseshoe Online Casino, bringing another standout addition to the Company’s Signature table game series. Developed by Empire Creative, Signature American Roulette reflects Caesars’ growing investment in building its own proprietary content, a cornerstone of its online casino strategy aimed at delivering a best-in-class player experience. Signature American Roulette follows the recent launches of fan-favourite Signature titles, Caesars Palace Signature Multihand Blackjack Surrender in May and Signature Blackjack Surrender in June, both also developed by Empire Creative.
Novig announced the successful close of an $18 million Series A funding round. The round was led by Forerunner, with participation from existing investors Y Combinator, NFX, Perceptive Ventures and Gaingels. Founded by Jacob Fortinsky and Kelechi Ukah, Novig is reimagining sports predictions as a transparent and fair marketplace. Unlike traditional sportsbooks, Novig allows users to trade directly with one another, rather than against the house, eliminating hidden fees, biased odds and the risk of being penalised for winning.
Partnerships
IGT announced that it has secured a multi-year sports betting technology and services agreement with Hipodromo de Agua Caliente SA de CV and Distribuidora Internacional de Equipos de Juego, S. De R.L. De C.V. that will significantly extend IGT PlaySports’ footprint to Mexico and Latin America via Corporación Caliente. Per the agreement, 42 Caliente sportsbooks in Mexico will leverage the IGT PlaySports platform and services from the Company’s Trading Advisory Services Team. Through a phased rollout, Caliente will also be able to provide select sportsbooks operators throughout Latin America access to IGT PlaySports’ technology, extending the technology’s reach to more than 100 additional venues across eight countries.
CT Interactive has announced a strategic partnership with Ondiss. Through this collaboration, CT Interactive’s top-performing titles are now integrated into the Ondiss platform, significantly expanding the company’s reach within the region’s regulated iGaming market. This integration adds value to the broad Argentine audience of Casino & Hotel Casino Magic S.A., which successfully uses the Ondiss platform. With CT Interactive’s certified and player-favourite content now available, operators on the platform are empowered to diversify their offerings and meet the increasing demand for engaging, high-quality games.
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Bundesliga International is strengthening its longstanding agreement with Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD) to further enhance the viewing experience, accelerate innovation through new exclusive data, and deliver next-generation digital experiences for the betting and gaming market.
Sportradar’s partnership with Bundesliga International dates back to 2005. Utilising the 3.6 million data points from every Bundesliga match, and harnessing Sportradar’s proprietary technology, a suite of engaging products has been launched ahead of the start of the 2025-26 Bundesliga season, and available to Sportradar’s global client base. These include:
Live Player Markets: Leveraging Bundesliga tracking data and Sportradar’s advanced AI capabilities in real-time will create approximately 240 additional opportunities to bet per match.
4Sight Streaming: Award-winning, next generation streaming technology allows betting operators to incorporate AI-driven animated overlays and actionable insights into a live stream, enriching the Bundesliga viewing experience by increasing understanding of live match action.
Enhanced Live Match Tracker: Powered by tracking data and computer vision which keeps fans engaged and provides in-play betting opportunities directly within the betting app.
“We are thrilled to further deepen our collaboration with Bundesliga, one of the most popular football leagues in the world,” said Patrick Mostboeck, SVP Fan Engagement at Sportradar.
“Over the course of our nearly twenty-year relationship, we’ve worked together to develop some of the most innovative and engaging football solutions for fans across the globe. And we continue to work together to power new ways to engage audiences and deliver unmatched value to the global football ecosystem.”
With coverage of more than 150,000 matches annually across 900+ football leagues, as industry leaders Sportradar offers the industry’s deepest and most comprehensive football portfolio.
“The Bundesliga is always looking to innovate and, working with Sportradar, we lead the way when it comes to enhancing our media product for the betting and gaming industry,” said Peer Naubert, Chief Executive Officer of Bundesliga International.
“This long-term relationship lays the foundation for creating new ideas and staying ahead of the curve, and we’re excited to see the fruits of that labour come to life with this latest launch.”
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Vixio, a leading provider of regulatory intelligence solutions, has unveiled its 2025 Global Regulatory Awards (GRAs) shortlist.
Now in their ninth year, the GRAs continue to recognise and celebrate the achievements of individuals, teams, and organisations in the gambling industry that have excelled in compliance, corporate social responsibility, and safer gambling. This year’s awards shortlist features 21 award categories, over 190 finalists and more than 100 unique organisations represented. “Congratulations to all of this year’s finalists. Achieving a place on the shortlist is no small feat, especially in our most competitive year yet. The continued growth of the GRAs reflects how seriously the industry takes compliance and the ongoing drive for excellence in this field,” stated Mike Woolfrey, CEO of Vixio. Woolfrey added: “Our thanks go to the judging panel for their diligent and independent evaluation, which ensures the integrity of these awards. We look forward to celebrating with so many of you in November.”
The 2025 GRA presentation will take place on November 19, 2025, at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Due to the event’s popularity, the remaining tables will sell out fast. Vixio strongly advises booking now to ensure you don’t miss out. You can now secure your table online in minutes using Vixio’s quick and easy booking portal. Additional information on table bookings can be found here.
The GRAs 2025 shortlist is as follows:
| AML or MLR Professional of the Year | |
| 1 | Carlos Suárez, Catena Media |
| 2 | Cecile O’Connell, LeoVegas |
| 3 | Dave Foppert, DraftKings |
| 4 | Eleni Panagiotopoulou, SOFTSWISS |
| 5 | Georgi Iliev, Delasport |
| 8 | Kate Faulkner, BoyleSports |
| Award for Commitment to Compliance by a Supplier | |
| 1 | BETBY |
| 2 | Digitain |
| 3 | Docaposte |
| 4 | GBG |
| 5 | GeoComply |
| 6 | GeoLocs by mkodo |
| 7 | Kambi |
| 8 | OpenBet |
| 9 | Play’n GO |
| 10 | Pragmatic Solutions |
| 11 | Soft2Bet |
| 12 | Wazdan |
| Award for Commitment to Compliance by an Operator Sponsored by: Gaming Associates | |
| 1 | Betinia |
| 2 | CampoBet |
| 3 | DraftKings |
| 4 | Genting Casinos |
| 5 | LeoVegas |
| 6 | Tipico Games |
|
Chief Compliance Officer of the Year Sponsored by: eCOGRA |
|
| 1 | Abby Cosgrave, LeoVegas |
| 2 | Anton Sikström, Catena Media |
| 3 | Corinne Valletta, Betsson Group |
| 4 | Ed Bedrosian, Xpoint |
| 5 | Filippo Ferri, Delasport |
| 6 | Jennifer Aguiar, DraftKings |
| 7 | Lloyd Lemmon, Pragmatic Solutions |
| 8 | Ray Dunkle, Virginia Lottery |
| 9 | Sara Cass, IFX Payments |
| 10 | Sophie Bowler, Zodia Custody |
| 11 | Steve Richardson, Scientific Games |
| 12 | Tommaso Di Chio, Bragg Gaming |
| Compliance Innovator of the Year | |
| 1 | BetComply |
| 2 | BizAcuity Solutions |
| 3 | GeoComply |
| 4 | Mindway AI |
| 5 | OneComply |
| 6 | OpenBet |
| 7 | Rightlander |
| 8 | Sharp Vision |
| 9 | Soft2Bet |
| 10 | Xpoint |
| Compliance Professional of the Year | |
| 1 | Andrew Poole, Light & Wonder |
| 2 | Ardie Manuel, Virginia Lottery |
| 3 | Arshak Muradyan, Digitain |
| 4 | Bill Curtis, DraftKings |
| 5 | Christopher Lottering, Pragmatic Solutions |
| 6 | Denzil Mason, Genting Casinos |
| 7 | Jeremie Kanter, Continent 8 |
| 8 | Jessica Feil, OpenBet |
| 9 | Juan Jose Daruich, Daruich |
| 10 | Martin Crowe, NexaCompliance |
| 11 | Ryan Farrah, LeoVegas |
| 12 | Tatevik Grigoryan, BetConstruct |
| Compliance Rising Star Special Award | |
| 1 | Attila Hunter, Betika |
| 2 | Birgit Strauszberger, Greentube |
| 3 | Jasmine Yasin, Delasport |
| 4 | Kate Faulkner, BoyleSports |
| 5 | Kevin Kostreci, GLI |
| 6 | Kizzie Fenner, Evoke |
| 7 | Maša Tičar, Pragmatic Solutions |
| 8 | Medisha Moodley, Games Global |
| 9 | Robert Lo Giudice, BetMGM |
| 10 | Shacke Manukyan, BetConstruct |
| 11 | Sheena Patel, DraftKings |
| 12 | Vanessa Hurt, Paysafe |
| Compliance Team of the Year
Sponsored by: Docaposte |
|
| 1 | AGS |
| 2 | BetConstruct |
| 3 | Bragg Gaming |
| 4 | Continent 8 |
| 5 | Delasport |
| 6 | Digitain |
| 7 | DraftKings |
| 8 | OpenBet |
| 9 | Playtech |
| 10 | San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission |
| 11 | Scientific Games |
| 12 | Wazdan |
| Head of Regulatory Affairs or Government Relations of the Year | |
| 1 | Carl Brincat, LeoVegas |
| 2 | Devon Dalbock, GLI |
| 3 | Emeline d’Ollone, Catena Media |
| 4 | Emőke Péter, Worldline |
| 5 | Filippo Ferri, Delasport |
| 6 | Hartwig Gerhartinger, Paysafe |
| 7 | Michael Karloutsos, Hard Rock International |
| 8 | Travis Foley, BMM Innovation Group |
| Legal Team of the Year | |
| 1 | Alea |
| 2 | Altenar |
| 3 | Betika |
| 4 | Betsson Group |
| 5 | Bragg Gaming |
| 6 | Catena Media |
| 7 | Kambi |
| 8 | LeoVegas |
| 9 | Light & Wonder |
| 10 | OKTO |
| 11 | Paysafe |
| 12 | Virginia Lottery |
| Marketing Compliance Team of the Year
Sponsored by: White Bullet |
|
| 1 | BetMGM |
| 2 | Better Collective |
| 3 | Catena Media |
| 4 | Gentoo Media |
| 5 | LeoVegas |
| Outstanding Contribution to Safer Gambling | |
| 1 | AiR HUB – UNLV International Gaming Institute |
| 2 | Betting and Gaming Council |
| 3 | Casino Guru |
| 4 | EPIC Global Solutions |
| 5 | Flutter Entertainment |
| 6 | GamProtect |
| 7 | Genting Casinos |
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