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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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Gamingtec signs on as headline partner for Midnight Mayhem at ICE Barcelona

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July 15, 2026

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Gamingtec has been named Headline Impact Partner of Midnight Mayhem Fight Night, a charity boxing event run by Behind The Gloves and scheduled alongside ICE Barcelona on 19 January 2027.

Behind The Gloves said the campaign is targeting €150,000 in fundraising and will follow 16 industry figures as they prepare to box.

According to the organisers, Gamingtec’s support will cover elements including a six-month training programme, event fundraising, fighter storytelling and post-event impact reporting. The partnership will also support a WBC Adaptive Boxing showcase and reporting on how proceeds are distributed to charities nominated by fighters and partners.

Sapar Karyagdyyev, Founder of Gamingtec, said: “At Gamingtec, we believe the strongest partnerships create value beyond business, so supporting Midnight Mayhem was a natural fit for us. The initiative brings together people from across our industry to raise money for important causes while highlighting the positive impact the sector can have when it comes together behind a shared goal.

“We’re proud to support Behind The Gloves as Headline Impact Partner and look forward to growing the event, amplifying its fundraising mission and celebrating the participants throughout their journey to ICE Barcelona.”

Lee McFarland, Founder of Behind The Gloves, said: “A target like €150,000 isn’t achieved through enthusiasm alone – it’s achieved through commitment. Gamingtec’s decision to become our Headline Impact Partner strengthens every part of Midnight Mayhem and gives us the platform to create an even greater impact for the charities and communities we’re supporting.

“But more importantly, it sends a message. When a company of Gamingtec’s standing backs an initiative like this, it shows what our industry can achieve when businesses come together behind a shared purpose. That’s how one fight night becomes something much bigger, and I couldn’t ask for a better partner to have in our corner.”

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Compliance Updates

EvenBet Gaming wins Swedish B2B supplier licence from Spelinspektionen

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4 minutes ago

July 15, 2026

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Five-year approval follows a recent Denmark supplier licence and targets Nordic regulated growth.

EvenBet Gaming has been granted a five-year B2B supplier licence in Sweden by the Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen. The approval allows the supplier to provide its poker and online casino software to licensed operators in the market.

EvenBet said the licence covers access to its portfolio, including poker software and an online casino suite, and positions the company to support partners operating under Sweden’s regulatory framework.

The company also pointed to Sweden’s market performance, citing Spelinspektionen data that the licensed gambling market generated SEK 6.7 billion in turnover in Q1 2026, up 0.8% year-on-year, with commercial online gambling and sports betting accounting for SEK 4.4 billion.

According to EvenBet, it will manage mandatory annual security audits and RNG testing required by Spelinspektionen as part of its supplier obligations.

Dmitry Starostenkov, CEO at EvenBet Gaming, said: “Securing our Swedish B2B licence is another important milestone in EvenBet’s long-term strategy. Sweden has established itself as one of the most mature and well-regulated gaming markets in Europe, making it an extremely attractive jurisdiction for both suppliers and operators.

“This approval not only reflects the strength and reliability of our technology but also allows us to support our existing and future partners with fully compliant access to a highly valuable market.”

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BGaming launches The Godfather: 3 Pillars of Power slot

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July 15, 2026

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New title uses The Godfather film assets and combines three bonus modes that can trigger simultaneously, plus Hold & Win and a progressive jackpot.

BGaming has launched The Godfather: 3 Pillars of Power, a new slot title built on The Godfather film franchise.

According to the supplier, the game includes the likeness of Vito Corleone, portrayed by Marlon Brando, alongside the film’s voice and musical score.

On the mechanics side, BGaming said the slot features three “Pot Collectors” — Bronze, Silver and Gold — tied to Loyalty, Pride and Vengeance, plus Mystery symbols. The feature set includes a Hold & Win mechanic and a progressive jackpot system.

Gameplay is built around three bonus modes: Bonus Spins, Jackpot Spins and Hold & Win Spins. BGaming said each can be triggered individually, or two or all three can trigger at once. The game also includes Buy options for a random Bonus or a triple Bonus game, and Wilds featuring The Godfather logo.

Igor Bondarenko, Product Owner of Publishing at BGaming, said: “The Godfather is one of those franchises that people instantly recognize, and pairing it with mechanics we know already perform well in the entertainment segment felt like a natural fit.

“The three Pot Collectors and three Bonus modes give players several goals to pursue at the same time, and the chance to trigger all three features together creates the kind of standout moments our #Entertainment category audience and streamers actively respond to.”

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