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LiveScore Announces Expanded Rights for its 2020-21 Free-To-Air Football Service After Achieving Half a Million Viewers Since June
Confirmed leagues available for live streaming to include Serie A, Primeira Liga, Eredivisie and the Chinese Super League alongside a host of global competitions
LiveScore, one of the world’s leading real-time sports updates and streaming service providers, has announced an expanded set of league and competition free-to-air live streaming rights for the 2020-21 football season, bringing its 2 million users in the UK and Ireland closer to the action than ever before.
Fresh from its coverage of the recent season climax which saw Juventus emerge as champions, LiveScore will live stream a staggering 306 matches from Italy’s 2020-21 Serie A campaign – 80% of the total fixtures being played – with each one available for free within the UK and Ireland and fully-integrated via the LiveScore iOS and Android apps. Premier Sports will continue to broadcast every game from Italy’s popular top flight as part of their existing offering.
In addition to the Serie A deal, which was negotiated by Saran Media Group and agreed with Premier Sports, LiveScore will once again stream matches from Portugal’s Primeira Liga, while for the first time the service will feature matches from the Eredivisie in Holland as well as the Chinese Super League.
Football fans will also be able to follow a host of cup competitions across Europe as well as Central and South America. Alongside the Coupe de France, a number of UEFA Champions League and Europa League qualifiers will be made available to stream on the OTT service. Finally, the United States and Mexico will also be amongst the nations featuring in CONCACAF FIFA World Cup 2022 regional qualifiers, while lovers of South American football can feast on the drama of the Copa Libertadores and Sudamericana.
Confirmed LiveScore Live Streaming Rights for 2020-21:
Serie A (Italy) 306 matches
Primeira Liga (Portugal) 102 matches
Eredivisie (Holland) 142 matches
Chinese Super League (China) 60 matches
Coupe de France (France) 21 matches
UCL & Europa League Qualifiers (UEFA) 20 matches
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (CONCACAF) 70 matches
Copa Libertadores, Sudamericana, Recopa (CONMEBOL) 262 matches
LiveScore’s free-to-air live streaming service launched for the UK and Ireland audience in June, putting the brand at the forefront of the return of live sport during the COVID-19 pandemic. The service attracted more than half a million unique viewers in its first two months, with a peak audience of 125,000 being reached during AC Milan’s 4-2 comeback victory over Juventus on Tuesday 7th July.
Ric Leask, Marketing Director at LiveScore, said;
“After a fantastic start for our new LiveScore free-to-air live streaming service, we’re excited that our offering is set to get bigger and better for the new 2020-21 season. As well as returning to the hugely popular leagues in Italy and Portugal, by unveiling a number of new competitions we are continuing to innovate and offer our UK and Ireland audience the most immersive sports coverage possible.”
“This is an important next step for LiveScore as we continue to expand our digital content offering. In addition to the live streaming options for our UK and Ireland audience, global LiveScore users can expect to enjoy a range of on-demand content from across the football world including through our partnership with LaLiga Santander. We’re excited to kick-off the 2020-21 season!”
The new OTT service complements LiveScore’s existing unparalleled coverage, content and statistics for hundreds of sporting leagues and competitions around the world, which has a global audience of 56 million monthly active users, including 2 million in the UK and Ireland alone.
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European Gaming Media and ZettaOnline Forge Strategic Media Partnership
European Gaming Media, the premier information hub for the gaming and gambling industry powered by HIPTHER, is excited to announce a strategic Media Partnership with ZettaOnline, part of Zetta Group Limited UK, a leading fintech service provider to regulated institutions worldwide.
As part of this collaboration, European Gaming Media will provide a platform for ZettaOnline’s communications, sharing their press releases and latest updates with our dedicated audience of over 200,000 monthly readers. ZettaOnline will leverage its platforms to spotlight this exciting partnership online and across social media.
Zoltan Tuendik, Co-Founder and Head of Business at European Gaming’s parent brand HIPTHER, stated about this partnership: ““We are thrilled to embark on this strategic media partnership with ZettaOnline, a leading innovator in fintech services. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver cutting-edge insights and valuable content to our audience. By joining forces with ZettaOnline, we not only enhance our ability to provide top-tier industry information but also foster a deeper connection between gaming and fintech sectors. Together, we look forward to driving meaningful engagement and shaping the future of both industries.”
Milena Tsankarska, Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer at ZettaOnline, added: “Partnering with European Gaming Media is a significant step forward for ZettaOnline as we continue to drive innovation and provide cutting-edge technology solutions to the gaming sector. Our technical expertise in Software Development in the FinTech industry will enhance our market reach and strengthen our brand presence in the gaming industry, ultimately benefiting our clients with the best-in-class services and solutions. We are excited about the opportunities this partnership with European Gaming Media brings, enabling us to foster new relationships and expand our influence in the European gaming market.”
About European Gaming Media:
EuropeanGaming.eu is a top-tier online platform serving as a central hub for information in the gaming and gambling industry. Reaching more than 200,000 readers monthly, it delivers a wealth of content including daily news, press releases, exclusive interviews, and in-depth event coverage.
Focused on the ever-evolving gaming technology sector, EuropeanGaming.eu covers online and land-based gaming, betting, esports, regulatory changes, and tech advancements. Additionally, it hosts industry-specific virtual events, conferences, and provides detailed market reports, making it a one-stop destination for operators, suppliers, and enthusiasts in the European gaming landscape.
About ZettaOnline:
ZettaOnline, part of Zetta Group Limited UK, is a strategic fintech provider delivering a wide range of technology solutions to regulated institutions across regions such as the UK, USA, Germany, Malta, and South Africa. Initially offering reliable web hosting services, ZettaOnline has expanded into a comprehensive IT solutions provider, specializing in Software Development, DevOps, IT Governance, Information Security Consultancy, and Managed IT Solutions.
Through innovation and tailored solutions, ZettaOnline empowers businesses to navigate today’s complex digital environment, ensuring their technology needs are met with expertise and efficiency.
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BETER and BVGroup extend partnership on global Esports coverage
BETER, the leading provider of next-gen betting content and data covering sports and Esports, has extended its partnership with BVGroup, the top-flight online betting operator and B2B technology solutions provider.
According to the deal, BVGroup’s brands, including BetVictor, Betano UK and others, will be provided with BETER’s Esports Odds Feed, an end-to-end trading solution which covers 450+ esports tournaments worldwide with the highest odds uptime in the industry of 90%+.
This means that their players will get access to odds for more than 40,000+ live and pre-match events per year, further enriching and improving their Esports wagering experience with the brand.
Odds are calculated using official data and compiled by BETER’s in-house team of expert Esports traders for in-demand disciplines such as CS2, Dota 2, League of Legends, Valorant and many more.
The extended partnership further establishes BETER as the go-to provider of Esports content and data for the biggest operators in the business. Indeed, the provider’s fast-betting experiences have proved to be a big hit with significant player groups such as Millennials and Gen Z.
BETER and BVGroup have a longstanding partnership in place with the operator offering the provider’s proprietary ESportsBattle tournaments, which cover eFootball, eBasketball, eHockey and CS2, as well as Setka Cup table tennis tournaments to its players. Combined, this gives players access to more than 45,000 monthly events.
Gal Ehrlich, CEO of BETER, said: “We are thrilled to have strengthened our partnership with our good friends at BVGroup and for its brands to provide players with an enhanced Esports betting experience.
“Esports betting is a significant vertical in its own right with players demanding a great selection of markets and the best-priced odds. By combining official data with expert traders, we can provide our partners with highly accurate odds for Esports tournaments worldwide.
“We have already enjoyed a hugely successful partnership with BVGroup, but this enhanced agreement will really take it to the next level.”
Eoin Ryan, Director of Sportsbook at BVGroup, added: “BETER has proved to be one of our most important partners, allowing us to deliver fast betting content to players at our sportsbooks.
“The success of this made us want to deepen our collaboration by taking the provider’s global Esports data and odds, allowing us to offer bets on more than 40,000 events across major disciplines such as CS2, League of Legends, Valorant and others.
“It’s partnerships like this that ensure our sportsbooks remain the go-to sports and Esports betting brands of choice for players in core markets across the world.”
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BETER Live becomes ICONIC21
BETER Live, provider of live betting solutions, has officially rebranded to ICONIC21 as it enters a new chapter having separated from the BETER Group.
The strategic move allows ICONIC21 to deploy its own vision with a sharpened focus as it continues to strengthen its position as a must-have provider in the fast-growing online market.
As ICONIC21, the business will operate independently having built a super-star team that includes the brightest minds and creative talents in the gaming content space.
The business has already enjoyed incredible success by taking a client-first approach, responding quickly to requests and ensuring its products and experiences are always ahead of the curve.
ICONIC21 will continue to manage all aspects of operations internally which in turn means it can deliver a highly customisable yet efficient service to its customers while meeting their unique needs and requirements.
The company promises to take this to the next level over the coming months, with a more personalised service, faster delivery of new features and a greater focus on securing strategic partnerships to fuel growth for both ICONIC21 and its customers.
In addition, ICONIC21 will further expand its product portfolio which will boast more variety and innovative features so that its content caters to a wider audience and with deeper player engagement.
This includes focusing on unique, innovative content and games, never-seen-before formats and bonus features, with a greater focus on the ever-popular live gameshow segment.
The company’s robust promotional engine will be further enhanced with the introduction of additional products and tools, enabling partners to run comprehensive, targeted campaigns aimed at driving acquisition and retention
ICONIC21 remains committed to setting the standard for customer personalisation, allowing operators to tailor the live dealer and live games experience offered to their players in a way that perfectly aligns with their branding and player expectations and preferences in each market they target.
Edvardas Sadovskis, CPO at ICONIC21, said: “Our transition to ICONIC21 is a strategic step forward that reflects our vision to lead with a passion for innovation, oriented toward our partners and players. Our commitment to customer-centricity has been at the heart of our success.
With our new brand, we will accelerate our growth plans, bringing more groundbreaking content and unique game formats to the market.
Rebranding as ICONIC21 symbolizes a new era where we can deepen our commitment to becoming the must-have provider in the gaming industry. We are leveraging our talented team and expanding our product offerings to ensure that our partners have access to unparalleled content that drives player acquisition, retention, and overall satisfaction.”
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