New SBK Betting Podcast with Lee Westwood as first guest

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4 years ago

September 22, 2021

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SBK – the sportsbook app powered by Smarkets – is delighted to announce the launch of the new SBK Betting Podcast, hosted by Jess Stafford of Racing TV.
Every episode will feature a new guest from the world of sport, starting with Lee Westwood, one of the most recognisable faces in golf for over 20 years.
Westwood is due to tie with Sir Nick Faldo’s record of 11 Ryder Cup appearances when he represents Team Europe at Whistling Straits this week and speaking exclusively to SBK on the podcast, he said:

“It’s ironic really that he set the record of 11 Ryder Cups in 1997 at Valderrama where I was his partner and that was my first one, so it’s all kind of gone full circle really. He’s obviously a legend of the game and it’s nice to be tying a record that he holds.”

The Ryder Cup veteran also commented on Brooks Koepka’s criticism of the ‘hectic’ event schedule:

“I can see where Brooks is coming from. Some people find it difficult to adjust to that team environment. We’ve all got into golf because we like the buck to stop with us at the end of the day. We like being individuals. A lot of us played team sports in our youth and we’ve kind of transferred to golf because it’s an individual sport and we like that environment, and then you get thrown into the team environment. The week of the Ryder Cup there is a lot to do, they cram a lot of media in, dinners etc. and practice rounds take a lot longer, and there aren’t a lot of hours in the day. And if you’re somebody like Brooks who likes to chill out going into tournaments it’s difficult; at a Major Championship he might play 18 holes on Monday, nine holes Tuesday, nine holes Wednesday, and really not do a lot but at the Ryder Cup it’s very full on!”

Team USA are 4/7 favourites with SBK to lift the trophy but Westwood does not believe these odds factor in the team element of the Ryder Cup enough:

“All the statistics that are used for compiling the odds take into consideration individual achievements. The world rankings are all based on individual achievements. But at the Ryder Cup you come together as a team so it’s completely different to what we do week in and week out. European teams seem to bond well and bond that little bit better (than the Americans). I always go into it not really thinking that either team is particularly the favourite. It’s a pretty level playing field and I think it’s just who holes the most putts at the right time, and generally just plays that last hole well when you need to under pressure; that’s who is going to come out on top at the end of the week.”

Westwood also announced that his son, Sam, would be taking over caddying duties from his wife Helen, who caddied for him at the recent BMW PGA Championship:

“Sam’s doing the Ryder Cup, my son. Helen’s doing all the wives and partners things and Sam’s doing the caddying. Sam’s caddied a lot for me this year, at the Masters and other events in Europe like the Scottish Open. They share it between the two of them. Both know what to say to me, they don’t get involved in the yardage or picking clubs but they’re good on the psychology side of things. They just keep me in a good, nice, relaxed frame of mind which is even more important the week of the Ryder Cup.”

Bragg Partners with Super Technologies to Power Ambitious Strategic Expansion

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18 minutes ago

February 19, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Bragg Gaming Group has revealed a strategic alliance with Super Technologies (“Super”), a prominent global entertainment technology firm that also manages Sports betting and iGaming brands, to offer Bragg’s complete range of content aggregation and delivery services. This agreement positions Bragg as a crucial execution partner, providing a reliable, scalable content operation for Super Technologies’ diverse brand and jurisdiction portfolio.

The collaboration enhances a relationship that started in 2020 and has already experienced successful launches in Brazil, Belgium, Romania, and most recently, Serbia. The contract aims to assist Super’s bold strategic growth initiative by facilitating quick access to high-quality content, alongside ensuring the essential technical and compliance preparations for challenging regulated regions. The strategic alliance greatly improves Super’s platform content offerings and compliance scope. The arrangement centers on providing enhanced-quality, market-tailored games and encompasses the supply of third-party, proprietary, exclusive, and custom content through the Bragg Remote Games Server (RGS) and the Bragg HUB content distribution platform. Additionally, Bragg’s FUZE promotional, engagement, and gamification toolset will be further deployed across specific selected content.

Bragg’s RGS is authorized, certified, or recognized for providing casino games and various iGaming products in over 30 globally regulated gaming markets. The Bragg HUB content delivery platform, undergoing constant updates, presently offers more than 13,000 titles. Bragg’s content pipeline is driven by its internal studios, Wild Streak Gaming, Atomic Slot Lab, and Indigo Magic, alongside its “Powered by Bragg” partners, all dedicated to delivering distinctive, localized content for over 30 regulated markets.

Matevž Mazij, CEO of Bragg Gaming Group, commented: “We are excited to be selected as preferred partner to Super Technologies. This partnership is built to win, providing frictionless services, unified delivery and promotional solutions to their multi-brand ecosystem and unlocking stronger performance, lower costs, and faster execution. We are a leading specialist in regulated market gaming aggregation, ready to power every Super Technologies brand, everywhere.”

Maxim Verplanken, VP Product – Gaming of Super Technologies stated: “Our decisions always derive from our driven customer-centric mindset. Selecting Bragg as our preferred content Delivery Partner was a strategic choice driven by the diversity of their content provider portfolio, as well as the strong technical support and partnership mindset that they have demonstrated. Furthermore, this partnership reflects the depth of our entertainment ecosystem and underscores the high quality of Bragg’s products and its consistent ability to deliver fully compliant, market-leading solutions.“

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Million Games Reveals Temple Treasure, a High-Stakes Adventure Slot with Hold & Win

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18 minutes ago

February 19, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Million Games is excited to unveil Temple Treasure, a thrilling adventure slot aimed at immersing players in an exciting expedition into the depths of a historic jungle temple. Filled with Hold & Win mechanics, a Bonus Pick option, and Free Spins, Temple Treasure guarantees thrilling excitement and legendary prizes.

Players will accompany daring adventurer Maya Stone as they traverse the sacred temple, discovering enchanting symbols, concealed artifacts, and significant rewards throughout their journey. Featuring a 5×3 reel configuration, 50 paylines, and a maximum payout of 10,000x the wager, Temple Treasure offers an extreme volatility experience that amplifies high-stakes action with significant winning opportunities.

The game includes three exciting bonus rounds, such as the Hidden Temple Bonus, where players gather Money Symbols to access the jackpot. The Enchanted Chests Bonus provides immediate-win multipliers for greater payouts. The Ancient Relic Free Spins feature changes the reels, combining reels 2, 3, and 4 into a gigantic Mega Symbol, enhancing the chances for big wins.

Thomas Nimstad, CEO of Million Games, shared his excitement about the release: “With Temple Treasure, we wanted to create a true adventure slot – one that captures the thrill of discovery and the excitement of high-stakes gameplay. The combination of Hold & Win mechanics and the Bonus Pick feature makes every spin a journey into the unknown, where hidden riches and legendary rewards await. We can’t wait for players to explore the temple and experience the excitement for themselves.”

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Record-breaking volumes at the World Sports Betting Cape Town Met, powered by OpenBet technology

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12 hours ago

February 18, 2026

Wladimir P.

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OpenBet, a global leader in betting and gaming technology, powered record-breaking volumes for World Sports Betting (WSB) during the 2026 World Sports Betting Cape Town Met, processing more than three times WSB’s typical daily activity with zero downtime.

The Cape Town Met is one of South Africa’s premier horseracing events, drawing intense traffic that tests platform performance. Less than a year after migrating to OpenBet’s unified technology stack, WSB demonstrated the resilience and scalability of its platform under extreme demand.

OpenBet’s Player Account Management (PAM) technology and sportsbook solution — phased in with PAM going live in February 2025 and the sportsbook in October 2025 — now underpin WSB’s enterprise-grade wagering infrastructure across both digital and retail channels. The integrated system delivers streamlined KYC, a unified wallet, accurate reporting and a robust compliance framework designed for South Africa’s regulatory environment.

Enhanced features available to WSB customers include 50-leg accumulators, partially redeemable free bets, advanced Telebet telephone betting and integrated pools betting for sports and racing through OpenBet’s advanced trading system.

“With the World Sports Betting Cape Town Met, we processed more than three times the usual volume with zero downtime, showcasing the strength and scalability of our technology,” said Runa Walia Desai, Chief Customer Experience Officer at OpenBet. “This milestone also extends our footprint into Africa, reinforcing our position across six continents.”

Warren Tannous, CEO of World Sports Betting, added that OpenBet’s modular solution gives the operator the confidence to expand its sportsbook offering and support increased user engagement while maintaining performance and compliance.

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