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UK Tote extends XB Net deal to offer premium North American racing ahead of the Breeders’ Cup
British racing’s pool betting operator rolls out an expanded U.S. horse racing program to its customers in enlarged agreement with leading Stateside supplier for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships
XB Net, the leading provider of premium content for North American racing, has renewed its existing commingling distribution deal with powerhouse operator, UK Tote Group.
The UK Tote Group is the owner of the UK Tote, the largest privately owned Tote in the world, and is committed to growing its comprehensive horse racing portfolio to ensure all the best racing from around the world is available to its UK and Irish customers at www.tote.co.uk.
This agreement sees the UK Tote secure the overwhelming majority of premier stateside races for its highly engaged digital UK and Irish racing fans, including this week’s annual showpiece festival at the Breeders’ Cup World Championships in Keeneland, which runs from 4-5 November, where XB Net leverages an exclusive long-term partnership as the international-rights distributor.
More broadly, the deal offers a wider range of XB Net’s live pictures, data and betting services from an unrivalled network of over 60 North American tracks (over 75% of U.S. horse racing). This allows the UK Tote to flexibly populate its programming timetable, thereby offering customers an authentic U.S. horse racing service which neatly plugs any gap on the daily betting calendar with engaging, easy-access content. The UK Tote platform harnesses everything required to run a responsible horse racing business across online and mobile.
This daily schedule of immersive content, which chronologically transitions the UK and Ireland’s domestic horse racing scene, ensures the UK Tote has a reliable source of fast-settling betting content following the conclusion of UK and Irish racing. The engaging action is proven to capture and retain the attention of audiences during competitive digital-entertainment cycles, driving new revenue streams across many of the planet’s most prestigious horse races. These include the Pegasus World Cup, two legs of the revered Triple Crown, featuring the Preakness and Belmont Stakes, alongside the aforementioned Breeders’ Cup.
XB Net is the proven pacesetter for live North American racing content, managing international rights, data, odds and live broadcast and video streaming on behalf of its growing global portfolio of partners. Corralling low-latency feeds from more than 2,500 meetings, and showcasing over 25,000 races per year, North American racing is continuing to entertain more and more bettors worldwide.
Currently working with many of the world’s leading fixed-odds, spread-betting and commingled wagering companies (such as Flutter Entertainment, bet365, William Hill, Playtech and Entain) XB Net enjoys a growing geographic footprint in mature and emerging markets across Europe, the UK and Ireland, Asia, North and Central America, and Australia.
Jon Knapman, Chief Commercial Officer at UK Tote Group, said: “As a leading player in pool betting, we want to provide our customers with the biggest global pools and for them to be able to bet on the best racing in the world. With pool betting being dominant in U.S. racing, we are delighted to work with XB Net as the leading distributor of North American content, integrating improved feeds alongside associated data and content, such as silks and ratings, with which to elevate the experience for our customers.
“Our customers have already seen the added enjoyment and value that U.S. racing brings to the wider horse racing fan experience. Now it’s an honour to be bringing the Breeders’ Cup World Championships to our UK and Irish audience in what promises to be a thrilling renewal.”
Simon Fraser, Senior Vice President International at XB Net, added: “Securing this continued collaboration with a brand as synonymous with racing as UK Tote Group is another feather in the cap of our diligent team. We’ve been impressed by the UK Tote Group’s recent moves to reignite the UK Tote for a contemporary racing audience, and XB Net’s wide range of low-latency racing solutions and racetracks are providing them with a deeper well from which to draw premium content.
“Indeed, it’s a privilege to continue working in tandem with proven partners like UK Tote Group and the Breeders’ Cup to optimize and increase the returns to North American racing from overseas during a challenging economic period. Returning the value to racing, racetracks, owners and Horsemen’s groups will help safeguard the future of the sport we all love.
“Live, premium daily sport is ostensibly an easy sell wherever you are in the world. Tellingly, though, if that sport’s betting markets are consistent and its framework familiar to the end user (allied to synchronicity with local leisure periods) then we’ve found that engagement gains quicker and more durable traction with audiences.
“The GMT time zone is, of course, well-positioned to migrate from its domestic racing scene into top-class ‘evening’ meetings stateside, so high-quality 24/7 programming is now an attainable reality for our customers. We can’t wait to see how our comprehensive package continues to perform for the Tote over a range of coming attractions this winter, with this week’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships, for which we hold the international distribution rights, an imminent highlight.”
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Bundesliga International is strengthening its longstanding agreement with Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD) to further enhance the viewing experience, accelerate innovation through new exclusive data, and deliver next-generation digital experiences for the betting and gaming market.
Sportradar’s partnership with Bundesliga International dates back to 2005. Utilising the 3.6 million data points from every Bundesliga match, and harnessing Sportradar’s proprietary technology, a suite of engaging products has been launched ahead of the start of the 2025-26 Bundesliga season, and available to Sportradar’s global client base. These include:
Live Player Markets: Leveraging Bundesliga tracking data and Sportradar’s advanced AI capabilities in real-time will create approximately 240 additional opportunities to bet per match.
4Sight Streaming: Award-winning, next generation streaming technology allows betting operators to incorporate AI-driven animated overlays and actionable insights into a live stream, enriching the Bundesliga viewing experience by increasing understanding of live match action.
Enhanced Live Match Tracker: Powered by tracking data and computer vision which keeps fans engaged and provides in-play betting opportunities directly within the betting app.
“We are thrilled to further deepen our collaboration with Bundesliga, one of the most popular football leagues in the world,” said Patrick Mostboeck, SVP Fan Engagement at Sportradar.
“Over the course of our nearly twenty-year relationship, we’ve worked together to develop some of the most innovative and engaging football solutions for fans across the globe. And we continue to work together to power new ways to engage audiences and deliver unmatched value to the global football ecosystem.”
With coverage of more than 150,000 matches annually across 900+ football leagues, as industry leaders Sportradar offers the industry’s deepest and most comprehensive football portfolio.
“The Bundesliga is always looking to innovate and, working with Sportradar, we lead the way when it comes to enhancing our media product for the betting and gaming industry,” said Peer Naubert, Chief Executive Officer of Bundesliga International.
“This long-term relationship lays the foundation for creating new ideas and staying ahead of the curve, and we’re excited to see the fruits of that labour come to life with this latest launch.”
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Vixio, a leading provider of regulatory intelligence solutions, has unveiled its 2025 Global Regulatory Awards (GRAs) shortlist.
Now in their ninth year, the GRAs continue to recognise and celebrate the achievements of individuals, teams, and organisations in the gambling industry that have excelled in compliance, corporate social responsibility, and safer gambling. This year’s awards shortlist features 21 award categories, over 190 finalists and more than 100 unique organisations represented. “Congratulations to all of this year’s finalists. Achieving a place on the shortlist is no small feat, especially in our most competitive year yet. The continued growth of the GRAs reflects how seriously the industry takes compliance and the ongoing drive for excellence in this field,” stated Mike Woolfrey, CEO of Vixio. Woolfrey added: “Our thanks go to the judging panel for their diligent and independent evaluation, which ensures the integrity of these awards. We look forward to celebrating with so many of you in November.”
The 2025 GRA presentation will take place on November 19, 2025, at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Due to the event’s popularity, the remaining tables will sell out fast. Vixio strongly advises booking now to ensure you don’t miss out. You can now secure your table online in minutes using Vixio’s quick and easy booking portal. Additional information on table bookings can be found here.
The GRAs 2025 shortlist is as follows:
| AML or MLR Professional of the Year | |
| 1 | Carlos Suárez, Catena Media |
| 2 | Cecile O’Connell, LeoVegas |
| 3 | Dave Foppert, DraftKings |
| 4 | Eleni Panagiotopoulou, SOFTSWISS |
| 5 | Georgi Iliev, Delasport |
| 8 | Kate Faulkner, BoyleSports |
| Award for Commitment to Compliance by a Supplier | |
| 1 | BETBY |
| 2 | Digitain |
| 3 | Docaposte |
| 4 | GBG |
| 5 | GeoComply |
| 6 | GeoLocs by mkodo |
| 7 | Kambi |
| 8 | OpenBet |
| 9 | Play’n GO |
| 10 | Pragmatic Solutions |
| 11 | Soft2Bet |
| 12 | Wazdan |
| Award for Commitment to Compliance by an Operator Sponsored by: Gaming Associates | |
| 1 | Betinia |
| 2 | CampoBet |
| 3 | DraftKings |
| 4 | Genting Casinos |
| 5 | LeoVegas |
| 6 | Tipico Games |
|
Chief Compliance Officer of the Year Sponsored by: eCOGRA |
|
| 1 | Abby Cosgrave, LeoVegas |
| 2 | Anton Sikström, Catena Media |
| 3 | Corinne Valletta, Betsson Group |
| 4 | Ed Bedrosian, Xpoint |
| 5 | Filippo Ferri, Delasport |
| 6 | Jennifer Aguiar, DraftKings |
| 7 | Lloyd Lemmon, Pragmatic Solutions |
| 8 | Ray Dunkle, Virginia Lottery |
| 9 | Sara Cass, IFX Payments |
| 10 | Sophie Bowler, Zodia Custody |
| 11 | Steve Richardson, Scientific Games |
| 12 | Tommaso Di Chio, Bragg Gaming |
| Compliance Innovator of the Year | |
| 1 | BetComply |
| 2 | BizAcuity Solutions |
| 3 | GeoComply |
| 4 | Mindway AI |
| 5 | OneComply |
| 6 | OpenBet |
| 7 | Rightlander |
| 8 | Sharp Vision |
| 9 | Soft2Bet |
| 10 | Xpoint |
| Compliance Professional of the Year | |
| 1 | Andrew Poole, Light & Wonder |
| 2 | Ardie Manuel, Virginia Lottery |
| 3 | Arshak Muradyan, Digitain |
| 4 | Bill Curtis, DraftKings |
| 5 | Christopher Lottering, Pragmatic Solutions |
| 6 | Denzil Mason, Genting Casinos |
| 7 | Jeremie Kanter, Continent 8 |
| 8 | Jessica Feil, OpenBet |
| 9 | Juan Jose Daruich, Daruich |
| 10 | Martin Crowe, NexaCompliance |
| 11 | Ryan Farrah, LeoVegas |
| 12 | Tatevik Grigoryan, BetConstruct |
| Compliance Rising Star Special Award | |
| 1 | Attila Hunter, Betika |
| 2 | Birgit Strauszberger, Greentube |
| 3 | Jasmine Yasin, Delasport |
| 4 | Kate Faulkner, BoyleSports |
| 5 | Kevin Kostreci, GLI |
| 6 | Kizzie Fenner, Evoke |
| 7 | Maša Tičar, Pragmatic Solutions |
| 8 | Medisha Moodley, Games Global |
| 9 | Robert Lo Giudice, BetMGM |
| 10 | Shacke Manukyan, BetConstruct |
| 11 | Sheena Patel, DraftKings |
| 12 | Vanessa Hurt, Paysafe |
| Compliance Team of the Year
Sponsored by: Docaposte |
|
| 1 | AGS |
| 2 | BetConstruct |
| 3 | Bragg Gaming |
| 4 | Continent 8 |
| 5 | Delasport |
| 6 | Digitain |
| 7 | DraftKings |
| 8 | OpenBet |
| 9 | Playtech |
| 10 | San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission |
| 11 | Scientific Games |
| 12 | Wazdan |
| Head of Regulatory Affairs or Government Relations of the Year | |
| 1 | Carl Brincat, LeoVegas |
| 2 | Devon Dalbock, GLI |
| 3 | Emeline d’Ollone, Catena Media |
| 4 | Emőke Péter, Worldline |
| 5 | Filippo Ferri, Delasport |
| 6 | Hartwig Gerhartinger, Paysafe |
| 7 | Michael Karloutsos, Hard Rock International |
| 8 | Travis Foley, BMM Innovation Group |
| Legal Team of the Year | |
| 1 | Alea |
| 2 | Altenar |
| 3 | Betika |
| 4 | Betsson Group |
| 5 | Bragg Gaming |
| 6 | Catena Media |
| 7 | Kambi |
| 8 | LeoVegas |
| 9 | Light & Wonder |
| 10 | OKTO |
| 11 | Paysafe |
| 12 | Virginia Lottery |
| Marketing Compliance Team of the Year
Sponsored by: White Bullet |
|
| 1 | BetMGM |
| 2 | Better Collective |
| 3 | Catena Media |
| 4 | Gentoo Media |
| 5 | LeoVegas |
| Outstanding Contribution to Safer Gambling | |
| 1 | AiR HUB – UNLV International Gaming Institute |
| 2 | Betting and Gaming Council |
| 3 | Casino Guru |
| 4 | EPIC Global Solutions |
| 5 | Flutter Entertainment |
| 6 | GamProtect |
| 7 | Genting Casinos |
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BC.GAME Named Main Sponsor of St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots, 2021 Caribbean Premier League Champions
BC.GAME has announced it will be the main sponsor of the St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots, the professional cricket team representing the Caribbean nation of St. Kitts and Nevis and winners of the 2021 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) championship. Under the agreement, the BC.GAME logo will appear on the front of the Patriots’ playing jerseys, supported by in-stadium branding, official digital channel integration, and fan engagement initiatives.
Founded in 2015, the St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots play their home matches at Warner Park in Basseterre. The team claimed the CPL championship in 2021 and won the inaugural men’s The 6ixty tournament in 2022. Warner Park has a regular seating capacity of approximately 8,000, which can be expanded to around 10,000 for major events. With consistent results and strong home support, the Patriots remain one of the league’s most competitive teams.
BC.GAME stated that the decision to become the Patriots’ Main Sponsor was based on three key considerations:
- Team influence: The Patriots have delivered strong performances in the CPL and built a large, loyal fan base, aligning closely with BC.GAME’s brand positioning.
- Season focus: The CPL’s compact schedule ensures concentrated and measurable brand exposure, with the front-of-shirt position guaranteeing visibility in key broadcast moments.
- Community connection: The team enjoys strong support both locally and among diaspora communities, making it an ideal platform to pair in-stadium excitement with digital engagement and global fan interaction.
The partnership includes: Main Sponsor status for the 2025 season, front-of-shirt placement on both home and away jerseys (as confirmed by the club), in-stadium and broadcast-visible assets (including perimeter boards and interview backdrops), integration with the club’s official website and social media channels, and a series of fan engagement and reward activities around matchdays and player content.
Jack Dorset, CEO of BC.GAME, said: “Becoming the Patriots’ Main Sponsor puts BC.GAME at the heart of the CPL action. The front-of-shirt position ensures our brand appears at the most important moments of the season. We will pair this visibility with interactive products and experiences that bring the matchday energy to our global online community.”“We are excited to welcome BC.GAME as our Main Sponsor for the 2025 season. From jerseys to the stadium, from broadcast to social media, this partnership will deepen fan engagement and bring the energy of Caribbean cricket to a wider audience.” said Navneet Ganapathi – Sponsorship head of St Kitts and Nevis Patriots
About BC.GAME
BC.GAME is a global online igaming platform that supports multiple cryptocurrency payment options and emphasizes fair, transparent, and mobile-first experiences. The brand continues to expand its international presence through sports sponsorships and community-driven initiatives, serving players worldwide.
About St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Founded in 2015, the St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots compete in the Caribbean Premier League. The team won the 2021 CPL championship and the men’s 2022 The 6ixty title. Home matches are played at Warner Park in Basseterre.
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