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SPORTRADAR ADDS AUDIOVISUAL BETTING AND GAMING RIGHTS TO HANDBALL-BUNDESLIGA PARTNERSHIP EXTENSION

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4 years ago

February 17, 2022

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Sportradar , the leading global sports technology company creating immersive experiences for sports fans and bettors, has agreed to a five-year extension to its long-standing partnership with Handball-Bundesliga (HBL) to provide Germany’s top handball league with the services and technologies to help grow its global fanbase and drive deeper engagement.

The extended agreement, which runs from this season through to the end of the 2026/27 campaign, includes the provision of audiovisual betting and gaming rights to Sportradar. Under the new terms of the partnership, Sportradar will provide its customers outside of the DACH region with access to live streams of HBL’s marquee competitions including LIQUI MOLY HBL league matches as well as knockout tournaments such as the REWE Final4 (DHB-Cup) and the Pixum Super Cup.

Sportradar continues as the League’s Official Sports Data Partner, collecting match data from venues hosting LIQUI MOLY HBL, 2. HBL, DHB Cup and Pixum Super Cup matches, and offering its coverage to its global network of 900 sportsbook operators and 350 media companies in 120 countries worldwide. Furthermore, Sportradar will continue to manage the federation’s website, including the integrated Live Sports Centre and mobile application, as well as maintain a bespoke competition management platform, enabling HBL to manage their tournaments and data effectively.

As part of its ongoing commitment to protect the integrity of their sport, Sportradar applies its proven bet monitoring service, the Universal Fraud Detection System (UFDS), to all HBL matches. Leveraging its technology to identify betting abnormalities in games and report any suspicious activity to HBL, Sportradar provides the organisation with critical visibility to threats of match fixing and betting manipulation.

Ed Blonk, Chief Commercial Officer, Sportradar said: “As a result of the breadth and variety of our technology and services, Sportradar is uniquely positioned to provide Handball-Bundesliga with all the resources and solutions needed to commercialise their content, provide the personalized experiences that fans demand and protect the integrity of their competitions. We look forward to working with HBL and supporting their continued growth and transformation.”

Frank Bohmann, Managing Director Handball-Bundesliga said: “Besides sporting success, digital change management is the key to success in sport business. Reliable match organization, the traceability and fairness of competitions, winning and retaining fans and customers, and the upgrade of our media products through sophisticated data management processes is crucial for the growth of Handball-Bundesliga. I am convinced that the new and expanded contract with Sportradar will support us reaching our ambitious goals and will master the digital challenges of the future.”

The partnership extension with Handball-Bundesliga further strengthens Sportradar’s portfolio of handball rights, complementing existing agreements with the European Handball Federation (EHF) and the International Handball Federation (IHF).

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Birgit Wimmer Named Chairwoman as NOVOMATIC AG Reshapes Supervisory Board

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1 week ago

January 20, 2026

Wladimir P.

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During the General Meeting of NOVOMATIC AG, Birgit Wimmer, MSc., MBA, was designated to the Supervisory Board and subsequently elected as its Chairwoman in the constitutive meeting. She steps into the role of Dr. Bernd Oswald, who served as a Member of the Supervisory Board of NOVOMATIC AG for roughly ten years and will now assume a different role within the company group.

As a co-shareholder, Birgit Wimmer has engaged for many years in key governance roles within the top holding companies, including stints as a Non-Executive Member of the Board of Directors for the Swiss holding companies and as Managing Director of NOVO Invest GmbH. She possesses substantial experience in investment and management, along with numerous years of involvement in the banking sector.

“As Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board, I look forward to working together with my colleagues on both the Supervisory Board and the Executive Board as we help to successfully shape the Group’s strategic and sustainable development,” says Birgit Wimmer.

Dr. Haig Asenbauer, an internationally experienced lawyer with particular expertise in cross-border M&A transactions, company reorganization, and complex investment structures, was elected to serve as Deputy Chairman. Martina Flitsch retains her position as a Member of the Supervisory Board. She has many years of experience in international group structures and in providing strategic and legal support for corporate investments. Dr. Robert Hofians, a recognized finance and capital markets expert who also has extensive experience in the fields of governance and regulation in his roles as a professor and public accountant, also remains a Member of the Supervisory Board.

As of January 1, 2026, the Supervisory Board of NOVOMATIC AG is now composed as follows:

Birgit Wimmer, MSc., MBA (Chairwoman)
Dr. Haig Asenbauer (Deputy Chairman)
Martina Flitsch (Member)
Dr. Robert Hofians (Member)

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Ring Casino in Nürburgring at the Finish Line with NOVOVISION

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2 weeks ago

January 15, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The Ring Casino at the Nürburgring Congress Hotel has successfully deployed Novomatic’s NovoVision Casino Management System. As a branch of Spielbank Bad Neuenahr, the property integrated this visionary CMS to centralize operations and modernize its daily workflow. Beyond operational efficiency, the move ensures full compliance with upcoming German regulatory shifts, leveraging NovoVision’s advanced modules to uphold the highest standards in player protection and responsible gaming.

The venue offers around 450 square metres of gaming fun for fans of high-speed entertainment, with 62 video slots offering a range of attractive jackpots. All the gaming terminals are now managed centrally via NOVOVISION Floor Control, and jackpot management, cash handling via TITO and accounting are also operated in real time via the diverse system functionalities of NOVOVISION. In particular, access control via NOVOVISION access, player management and database comparison of each visitor with the nationwide OASIS exclusion database were key decision-making criteria for the operator. Both during initial registration and on each subsequent visit to the casino, access at the gates is only granted after thorough verification of the guest’s identity and age, as well as re-/verification against the exclusion database.

Following the successful introduction of NOVOVISION at the Ring Casino am Nürburgring, rollout at the other two locations in Bad Dürkheim and in Bad Neuenahr will follow in the first quarter of 2026.

Marcin Kozlowski, Head of Product Development & Market Coordination NBS, said: “Being able to supply Spielbank Bad Neuenahr, a long-standing NOVOMATIC customer, with our CMS as the core of its casino operations is further confirmation of our excellent business relationship. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the management for the trust they have placed in us and the teams for their excellent cooperation both in the run-up to and during the implementation.”

Thomas Salinger, Technical Director of Gaming at Spielbank Bad Neuenahr GmbH & Co. KG, said: “The successful introduction of NOVOVISION at the Spielbank in Nürburg represents a first major and important milestone in the system implementation in our gaming venues. This powerful casino management solution, with its diverse system functionalities, enables us to meet the ever-growing regulatory requirements efficiently and in a future-proof manner. We look forward to continuing the joint implementation in our casinos with our long-standing business partner NOVOMATIC.”

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ScatterKings adds sugar-coated spin to Austria with bespoke win2day partnership

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1 month ago

December 17, 2025

Wladimir P.

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ScatterKings has made its debut in Austria, partnering with operator win2day to bring its vibrant, hand-crafted portfolio to one of Europe’s most tightly regulated markets.

Headlining the partnership is Sweet win2day, a mouth-watering title designed exclusively for the operator. Other standout ScatterKings games, including Coins of Cleo, Vikings and Hogs Christmas and Big Bob, have also hit the screens of win2day’s customers, with further releases scheduled to follow.

Win2day is operated by Austrian Lotteries, which was founded more than 50 years ago and holds the only licence to offer online casino gaming in the country. The brand has gained a rich heritage as a trusted name in the market, priding itself on being one of the industry’s most responsible operators.

Through this deal, the new and fiercely passionate provider is redefining what modern slot content looks like for local players.

For ScatterKings, every game stands as a testament to its philosophy – proven mechanics fused with genuine artistic vision. A true labour of love from battle-tested developers, the brand-new studio, years in the making, is channelling its expertise into games crafted with soul.

With a leadership team of seasoned industry veterans spanning years of experience, ScatterKings is primed to accelerate its global growth and continue building games that deliver non-stop thrills.

Steven Cross, CCO at ScatterKings, said: “Our launch with win2day is such a proud moment for us and it’s a partnership built on trust in both our vision and craft.

“Entering such an exclusive market is a powerful endorsement of the quality and personality our content brings. We’re here to deliver premium entertainment to players under the most respected regulatory standards.”

Georg Wawer, Managing Director at win2day, said: “As Austria’s only licensed online gambling operator, it is our responsibility to offer players exclusively high-quality, secure and fully compliant gaming content. With ScatterKings, we welcome a highly innovative partner whose technological excellence and creative strength perfectly match our uncompromising standards.

“The studio’s games are optimised to meet the strictest player protection requirements, ensuring that every title on our platform delivers not only great entertainment but also the highest level of safety and responsibility. Their growing portfolio will be a valuable and exciting addition to win2day.”

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