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Paysafe predicts a soar in sports betting with the introduction of 5G

Published

6 years ago

February 6, 2020

New consumer research from Paysafe shows almost half (49%) of weekly sports bettors say the introduction of 5G to sports arenas is important to them

41% of sports bettors expect to be able to place in-stadium and in-play bets at large sporting events

Paysafe, a leading specialised payments platform, has unveiled international research into the impact of 5G on mobile sports betting in the US, UK and Germany. The report reveals that just under half (42%) of regular (e.g. weekly) sports bettors across countries anticipate increasing their in-play sports betting activity with the emergence of 5G. And over a fifth (21%) say that 5G means they plan to increase the number of sports they bet on.

At present, only 14% of sports bettors have no concerns at all about placing bets during events. Almost a quarter (22%) of sports bettors have concerns over delays in placing bets, and a fifth (19%) are worried about poor internet connection via their mobile device when placing a bet. One in five (18%) of sports bettors think they don’t have enough information at their fingertips be to be comfortable with making in-play bets.

With 37% of all active players preferring to place bets on a smartphone or tablet, the advent of 5G suggests that players will feel more comfortable betting more, as the risk of slow connectivity will be reduced. Furthermore, over half (55%) of all current sports bettors said that the ability to make payments from anywhere was the reason why they used a mobile platform.

5G presents an opportunity for better connectivity and increased bandwidth, which, in turn, provides more real-time data enabling players to make faster and better informed betting decisions. This will support the two thirds of current and prospective players (61%) wanting to be able to make more wagers on mobile platforms across the US, UK and Germany.

In contrast, almost half (51%) of regular sports bettors are currently reluctant to place bets when attending a sports event due to the varying quality of 4G connections. 49% of consumers felt that the introduction of 5G in sports arenas is important to them, with almost half (48%) saying they would be more likely to place a bet through their mobile app if they were at a game with 5G coverage.

There is also an expectation that in-play and in-stadium betting will soon be commonplace with 41% of all sports bettors surveyed saying they expected this to be available at most large sporting events in the future.

Daniel Kornitzer, Chief Business Development Officer at Paysafe, says: “5G offers a lot of growth opportunities for operators of mobile betting platforms as it gives better searching, faster transactions and improved in-play functionality. Our research clearly indicates that consumers have the appetite for the progress and flexibility we see with the emergence of this new standard of wireless connectivity. For players, it’s all about being able to place bets safely, anytime and anywhere. We would urge sports betting operators to be ready for the increased traffic on their platforms – it’s a huge opportunity for them.”

The full report, can be found here: https://www.paysafe.com/mobile-sports-betting-2020/. Paysafe and its brands Skrill, NETELLER, paysafecard and Income Access will be attending ICE London, taking place at ExCel London this week, at booth number N7-320.

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BetConstruct AI to Accelerate Regional Growth and Innovation at SiGMA South America 2026

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48 minutes ago

March 31, 2026

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BetConstruct AI, the global iGaming platform provider, delivering 140,000+ pre-match events and 90,000+ live matches per month, 45,000+ casino games from 350+ premium providers, will be exhibiting at Stand N150 during SiGMA South America 2026, taking place from April 7-9 at São Paulo, Brazil. South America is one of the fastest-moving markets in iGaming. Stand N150 is where operators in this region come to make the decisive choices that define their next phase of growth.

Six Solution Areas. One Platform.

Visitors to Stand N150 will receive live demonstrations and commercial briefings across the full BetConstruct AI ecosystem.

Acquisition, Entertainment & Content:

Sportsbook (140,000+ events, 12,000+ esports live events monthly), Casino (350+ providers, Unified Aggregation API), Affigates affiliate ecosystem (7,000+ vetted affiliates, AI-based scoring), and a portfolio of six front-end solutions from rapid-launch to crypto-native.

Payments, Licensing & Certifications:

500+ payment gateway integrations and a fully managed licensing service — covering market research, due diligence, lab certification, and post-licensing compliance — give operators a confident, compliant route into any South American jurisdiction.

Retention & CRM:

CRM AI predicts churn up to 14 days in advance, identifies potential VIPs before they self-identify, and automates omnichannel journeys across 300+ dynamic behavioural filters. The Game Recommendation System delivers a personalised Top 10 game list to every player using Matrix Factorisation — driving GGR uplift for non-VIPs. Loya provides complete retail loyalty infrastructure, including the industry’s first anonymous betting loyalty platform.

Risk Management:

Umbrella AI unifies Sportsbook risk, Casino risk, AML, and Responsible Gambling in one intelligent system. Negative NGR Prediction forecasts loss-making players two months ahead. Fraudulent Game Style Detection classifies behaviour across seven profiles — Arbitrage, Late Betting, Bonus Hunter, and more — replacing manual review with instant AI classification, identifying threats up to 12 days sooner.

Services:

Expert services across the full operator lifecycle: Licensing & Certification, Digital Marketing & SEO, Managed CRM, Promotional Design, Dedicated Trading, DDoS Protection, Sportsbook and Casino Risk Management, and Poker Operations.

BetConstruct AI Poker:

A modern B2B network designed for flexible market entry via Turnkey, White Label, or API integration. Operators can accelerate scale by leveraging Global, Local, or Hybrid network models, instantly tapping into robust liquidity featuring 30,000+ monthly active players, 2,000+ peak-time users, and €500,000+ in guaranteed monthly prize pools. Powered by a crypto-enabled, Web3-ready architecture across all devices, the platform combines built-in security, continuous anti-fraud monitoring, and engaging promotions to maximise retention and operational control.

Powerfull and Bet on League: Two additions that make the best sportsbook for The World Cup

The 2026 World Cup is the highest-concentration betting opportunity of the next four years. For South American operators, it is also uniquely personal. BetConstruct AI has built a two-product campaign to ensure its partners capture the maximum share of that opportunity. Both products activate at zero cost.

Powerfull — Pre-Tournament

A challenge-based engagement campaign running 8–10 weeks before kick-off. Players complete weekly turnover milestones (€100 Sports / €1,000 Casino) to earn wheel spins, winning Free Bets.

All Free Bets accumulate pre-tournament and deploy at peak — engineering a built-in betting surge across all matches. Every prize is fully funded by BetConstruct AI.

Three effects, simultaneously: cross-vertical activation, deferred promotional liability, and dormant player reactivation. At €0 cost to the operator.

Bet on League — In-Tournament

A dedicated World Cup hub deployed via iFrame into NWM, SpringBuilder X, and BetChain AI front ends — zero UI rebuild, zero development cycles, zero platform risk during peak operation.

Full tournament navigation: Standings, Bracket, Calendar, Teams. An integrated polling module converts lightweight match votes into immediate odds reveals — a single-touch funnel from participation to bet placement. Betting Mate AI is included at no extra cost, delivering ‘Bets for You’, ‘Express for You’, and Smart Express Builder.

Setup fee and competition fee: both waived for the World Cup activation.

Make the Decisive Choice

The South American iGaming market is moving fast. The operators who define it will be those who choose the right platform, the right intelligence, and the right partners — now.

Beyond the exhibition floor, the experience continues on the evening of April 7 at the Tetto Lounge, São Paulo. We are hosting an exclusive Harmony ChoiceMe event, providing a refined setting for industry leaders to connect and discuss the future of the regional market

Visit Stand N150 to meet the BetConstruct AI team and see the platform live.

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Highlight Games

HIGHLIGHT GAMES EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH STANLEYBET GROUP

Published

2 hours ago

March 31, 2026

Wladimir P.

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London-based video virtuals and instant win games specialist Highlight Games Limited today announces that it has extended and expanded its partnership with the Stanleybet Group, one of Europe’s most established betting operators.

In addition to its longstanding online content agreement, the expanded deal will include the deployment of Highlight’s premium video virtual sports portfolio to Stanleybet’s retail estate for the first time. Content will include Highlight’s flagship SOCCERBET games, featuring genuine archive footage from some of the biggest football leagues in the world.

Steven Holmes, CEO, Highlight Games said: “I’m delighted to extend and broaden our partnership with the Stanleybet Group, which shows a clear endorsement of the strength of our content and the trust Stanleybet places in our products. We look forward to bringing our award-winning video virtuals to an even wider audience.”

Nicola Allinson, IT Director, Stanleybet Group added: “Our partnership with Highlight Games continues to go from strength to strength, and this retail expansion is a testament to the quality of their content and the level of engagement it inspires in players. We are confident that Highlight’s products will perform as strongly in our European retail venues as they have online, and we look forward to continuing to work together.”

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155.io

155.io launches Snow Run, bringing real-world winter sports action to its CCTV Game™ portfolio

Published

4 hours ago

March 31, 2026

Wladimir P.

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155.io, Winter Sports Betting, the innovative content studio redefining real-world gaming, has unveiled Snow Run, the latest addition to its CCTV Game portfolio. The title offers a fresh, immersive betting experience powered by live-action winter sports footage.

The game launches exclusively with Roobet for a seven-day period before being rolled out to other operator partners.

Building on the success of its traffic-themed hit Rush Hour, Snow Run takes players to stunning mountain resorts worldwide, where skiers and snowboarders race down slopes captured via GoPro POVs, drones, slope-side cameras, and CCTV feeds. Players must predict how many athletes will pass through a designated zone, creating a fast-paced and intuitive betting experience.

Available 24/7, Snow Run offers multiple betting options, including Under, Over, Range, and Exact, with multipliers of up to 18x. Using automated computer vision, all skiers are tracked in real time, ensuring transparent, consistent results without human intervention.

As with all CCTV Game titles, Snow Run features entirely real footage curated from leading content creators, delivering an authentic and visually engaging gaming experience that stands out in the online casino space.

Sam Jones, Founder & CEO of 155.io, said:
“Snow Run takes our simple, engaging mechanic to a completely new environment — real mountain slopes captured from multiple angles. The social media response from streamers has been phenomenal, showing just how much players value authenticity. Launching with Roobet gives us a perfect head start, and we’re confident it will gain real traction ahead of the global rollout.”

After the exclusivity period, Snow Run will be available globally, further expanding 155.io’s portfolio of real-time, content-driven gaming experiences.

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