Latest News
IMG ARENA acquires FlightScope Services to boost data collection and delivery solutions for rights holders
Data technology and software company co-developed IMG ARENA’s pioneering data system for European Tour
IMG ARENA, a leading sports betting service and content hub, has today acquired FlightScope Services, the data collection, audio-visual production and tracking technology specialist in golf and tennis.
Based out of Gliwice, Poland, FlightScope Services will be fully incorporated into the IMG ARENA offering under the continued oversight of Jacek Gronek and Wojtek Szumilas, who will join IMG ARENA, along with approximately 160 employees. Gronek joins the IMG ARENA leadership team as VP Rightsholder Services. Szumilas is Head of Technology.
IMG ARENA will invest significant funds and resource to introduce FlightScope Services’ innovative technology into other sports in its portfolio, including football, basketball and volleyball, and major US sports.
IMG ARENA will also use the FlightScope Services’ technology to introduce additional products and services to federations and rights holders under the new pillar of IMG ARENA Rightsholder Solutions.
Freddie Longe, Managing Director, IMG ARENA, said: “This is a very exciting acquisition for IMG ARENA. The integration of FlightScope Services technology is a fundamental part of our growth strategy and provides the foundation for the launch of our new Rightsholder Solutions. This new pillar within IMG ARENA will see us enhance the services we provide to rightsholders to include automated and manual content creation, content governance and operational excellence.”
He added: “The acquisition allows IMG ARENA to enrich our innovation in fan engagement via the development of data and audio-visual content, while creating new content and commercial opportunities for federations and rights holders across our portfolio.”
Jacek Gronek, VP Rightsholder Services, IMG ARENA, said: “FlightScope Services joining the IMG ARENA business is a natural union born out of synergies in product, customer base and, most importantly, culture and vision. It will enable us to leverage our knowledge, strengths and resources to deliver an enhanced range of best-in-class services and technologies across multiple sports.”
IMG ARENA has worked extensively with FlightScope Services since 2013. The two organisations co-developed the ground-breaking data collection system used by IMG ARENA to record the data from every shot played on the European Tour, through tracking and marking the ball to within millimetres of its position on the course. The state-of-the-art, live scoring capture system has delivered a wealth of previously inaccessible data and powered a range of exciting new live betting markets.
The companies also partner on producing live streaming and data collection across ATP Tour events.
FlightScope was founded by Henri Johnson in 1989. Following the sale of FlightScope Services to IMG ARENA, Johnson will retain the FlightScope brand name and continue to operate professional and consumer product divisions.
Headquartered in London, IMG ARENA works with more than 470 leading sportsbook brands worldwide to deliver live streaming video and data feeds for more than 45,000 sports events annually, as well as for on-demand virtual sports products including the UFC Event Centre. In 2020, more than 210 million hours of IMG ARENA content was watched by 69 million unique viewers around the globe. IMG ARENA’s clients include the ATP, UFC, European Tour, PGA Tour, the FA, and Serie A.
Powered by WPeMatico
Conferences
R. Franco Digital to showcase premium portfolio at GAT Expo Cartagena 2026
At the heart of the exhibition is the IRIS platform, R. Franco Digital’s GLI-certified, open-architecture solution. Designed to deliver a seamless experience across casino, sports betting, and retail operations, IRIS gives operators the flexibility, scalability, and security required to grow efficiently across multiple Latin American markets.
In addition to its robust infrastructure, R. Franco Digital will present its latest high-performance gaming titles, including Strange Spins, Genie Triple Bonanza, Diamond King Gorilla, Luxury Blast, Zorro: Final Duel, and The Phantom. Each game incorporates localized mechanics and culturally relevant themes, ensuring maximum engagement for LatAm players.
Javier Sacristán Franco, International Business Director at R. Franco Digital, commented:
“Latin America is a cornerstone of our global strategy. GAT Expo Cartagena provides an essential platform to connect with partners and showcase how our technology evolves alongside the region’s regulatory landscape. We are excited to highlight the latest advancements in our IRIS platform and our expanding game portfolio, both designed to deliver operational excellence and support regulated operators across LatAm.”
Visitors to the expo will be able to experience live demonstrations of the IRIS platform and explore R. Franco Digital’s diverse content offerings, emphasizing the company’s commitment to innovation, localization, and operator success in the region.
The post R. Franco Digital to showcase premium portfolio at GAT Expo Cartagena 2026 appeared first on Eastern European Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.
Conferences
R. Franco Digital to showcase premium portfolio at GAT Expo Cartagena 2026
R. Franco Digital, the Spanish iGaming provider, has announced its participation at GAT Expo Cartagena in Colombia, continuing its strategic push across the most prominent regulated markets in Latin America.
The company will be at the Las Américas Convention Center from March 24 to 26 to present its comprehensive ecosystem of products and services, specifically engineered to meet the sophisticated demands of the LatAm gaming sector.
The centrepiece of the exhibit will be the IRIS platform, R. Franco Digital’s powerful, GLI-certified open architecture solution. Designed to provide a seamless experience across casino, sports betting, and retail, IRIS equips operators with the flexibility, security, and scalability needed to grow efficiently across multiple markets.
In addition to its technical infrastructure, R. Franco Digital will debut its latest high-performance gaming content, including recent releases such as Strange Spins, Genie Triple Bonanza, Diamond King Gorilla, Luxury Blast, Zorro: Final Duel, and The Phantom.
All titles feature the localised mechanics and themes that have become a hallmark of R. Franco Digital, ensuring relevance and engagement across LatAm markets.
Javier Sacristán Franco, International Business Director of R. Franco Digital, said: “Latin America is a cornerstone of our global strategy. GAT Expo Cartagena provides an essential forum for us to connect with partners and demonstrate how our technology continues to evolve alongside the region’s regulatory landscape.
“We are excited to showcase the latest iterations of our IRIS platform and our continually expanding portfolio, both designed to deliver operational excellence and support regulated operators across LatAm.”
The post R. Franco Digital to showcase premium portfolio at GAT Expo Cartagena 2026 appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
DR Gaming Technology
DR Gaming Technology Appoints Stephane Henault as Director of Technical Services
DR Gaming Technology (DRGT) has appointed Stephane Henault – formerly of Light & Wonder, Scientific Games and Bally’s – as its new director of technical services.
The newly created role comes amid pending deals for DRG that will see it expand in Latin America and Africa.
“This is an important appointment for DRGT as we continue to scale our operations globally,” said company CEO Marco Herrera.
“Stephane brings a wealth of technical and operational experience, as well as a deep understanding of the evolving needs of casino operators. His expertise will be instrumental in further strengthening and streamlining the services we provide to our partners.”
“I see this opportunity as the perfect way for me to re-connect with operator partners directly, leveraging the experience gained over the last three decades working for both a start-up, and of late, a massive multinational, and to contribute in a very practical way to their day-to-day success,” said Henault.
“DRGT’s current growth trajectory presents an exciting challenge, particularly in ensuring that as the business expands, its technical service delivery remains efficient, scalable, and aligned with operator requirements.
“Being part of that journey and helping to build processes and structures that support it, is hugely motivating. Right now, I wake up every morning with a spring in my step – that’s special.”
The post DR Gaming Technology Appoints Stephane Henault as Director of Technical Services appeared first on Eastern European Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.
-
B2B gaming providers7 days agoExpanse Studios Partners with Stake to Expand Global iGaming Distribution
-
Cod of Thunder Dream Drop4 days agoPrime Casino Rolls Out Exclusive Slot Developed by Relax Gaming
-
Africa4 days agoEGT Digital Announces New Partnership with Sunbet
-
CULT.4 days agoPragmatic Play Earns a Spot in Cult’s Inner Circle
-
Canada4 days agoSoft2Bet Evaluates Alberta Market Entry to Strengthen its Canadian Footprint
-
ANJL4 days agoBrazil betting market adjusts to regulation as football sponsorship boom slows
-
AiGC4 days agoSoft2Bet Eyes Alberta iGaming Market Expansion in Canada
-
Edvardas Sadovskis CPO at ICONIC213 days agoPatrick’s Lucky Fortune by ICONIC21 Rolls Out to Power Operator Growth and Seasonal Offers



