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SIS secures long-term Orenes Grupo commitment with contract extension
24/7 live betting specialist remains at the heart of Versus’ retail offering
SIS (Sports Information Services), the leading supplier of 24/7 live betting services, has renewed its agreement with Orenes Grupo to continue delivering its racing content to the Spanish operator’s retail brand Versus.
The renewed partnership reinforces the importance of SIS’ racing content in driving customer engagement and margins for the Spanish operator. Since 2017, the company has been delivering a wide range of horse and greyhound racing events, including UK and Irish horse racing, international horse racing from , Dubai, Germany, Hungary, Latin America, and the US, as well as UK, Irish and Mexican greyhound racing.
Last year, the collaboration was further enhanced with SIS providing early morning prices and derivatives for its horse and greyhound racing content. Supplied by SIS Trading Services, the additional products have proven to increase betting levels, with Versus customers having access to markets such as ‘betting without the favourite’ and additional place markets, as well as popular markets such as ‘odds vs evens’ and ‘inside vs outside’.
This long-term contract extension ensures SIS remains a key partner of Versus’ retail operations, which spans over 1,000 locations across Spain. The new deal is testament to SIS’ reputation of the leading provider of 24/7 live betting services internationally.
Angel Calderon, Head of Sales (LatAm & Iberia) at SIS, said: “We truly value our partnership with Orenes Grupo and its Versus brand, which over the years has seen SIS continue to enhance its 24/7 live betting content offer and bring superior horse and greyhound racing action to its retail customers.
“Sealing this contract extension with one of Spain’s biggest operator groups is an important milestone for us. SIS is fully committed to bringing world class 24/7 live betting services to retail and online operators across the globe.”
Juan Jose Lopez, Director of the Betting and Gaming Division at Orenes Grupo, said: “SIS and its high quality racing offering have been an integral part of our retail operations for several years, consistently proving popular with bettors across our network of betting rooms.
“The team at SIS has been a pleasure to work with and we look forward to collaborating on yet more exciting projects to ensure our customers have access to the very best in horse and greyhound betting content.”
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ELA Games
ELA Games’ Business Development Team Lead Wins Manager of the Year Award at SBC Awards Europe 2026
ELA Games, an innovative casino game studio, has secured a major leadership victory at the SBC Awards Europe on April 30 at the Xara Lodge in Malta. Its Business Development Team Lead Yaroslav Soloshenko has secured the Manager of the Year title at the event.
This recognition showcases the studio’s leading role in the industry and the exceptional internal culture steering the company forward. It amplifies its overall success, revealing how a solid foundation of studio leadership at ELA, along with Yaroslav’s vital contributions, guides the team to its recent achievements and shapes its reputation for excellence.
Earning the trophy places the studio among the biggest names in the space. The ELA Games team stood tall in the company leadership categories alongside Employer of the Year winner Betsson Group, with Yaroslav honoured among some of the best individual leaders in the industry, including Alea’s Alexandre Tomic and Playtech’s Elena Rousseva, who were jointly awarded Leader of the Year. Being recognized shoulder to shoulder with these industry giants comes down to the entire team’s passion for the games they produce, starting from the very top.
The SBC Awards Europe took place on April 30 at the Xara Lodge. Hosted by renowned sports broadcaster Alison Bender, the ceremony celebrated the operators, affiliates, and suppliers setting new standards across the industry.
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Ilkka Kosola
Veikkaus Appoints Ilkka Kosola as its New Chief Financial Officer
Veikkaus has appointed Ilkka Kosola as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a member of the executive management team. He will assume his new role by the end of September 2026.
Kosola will play a significant role in Veikkaus’ ongoing transformation towards the partial multi-license system and the execution of the company’s 2030 strategy. He brings with him extensive experience in demanding financial management positions and a strong track record of leading successful strategic projects and transformations.
“Ilkka’s broad and international experience in leading finance and IT functions, combined with his proven ability to drive change and execute strategic transactions, makes him an excellent fit for Veikkaus as we navigate this period of significant transformation,” said Olli Sarekoski, CEO and President at Veikkaus.
“We are confident that his expertise will be a great asset to our company and our executive management team as we work towards our strategic goals for 2030.”
Kosola joins Veikkaus from his position as Group CFO at Reaktor. He has previously served as Group CFO at Adven Group and has held several senior finance and business control positions at companies such as TietoEvery, Basware and Fortum. His career includes a strong history of successful M&A transactions, financial turnarounds and the development of modern, digitally enabled finance functions. His expertise also includes areas such as artificial intelligence in finance and international board work.
“I am thrilled to be joining the Veikkaus team and to have the opportunity to contribute to the next chapter of this iconic Finnish company,” said Ilkka Kosola.
“Veikkaus is at a pivotal point in its history, and I am eager to apply my experience to support the company’s transformation and the execution of its new strategy in the opening license market.”
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Acquisitions/Merger
Genius Sports Announces Close of Acquisition of Legend
Genius Sports Limited, a global leader in real-time sports data, announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Legend, a global, digital sports and gaming media network.
Legend provides a scaled media platform, with world-class marketing technology powering owned and operated digital properties including Covers.com, Casino.org and Casino Guru. In 2025, Legend generated 320 million annual visits from 118 million unique visitors, with more than two-thirds returning on a regular basis.
With the acquisition of Legend, Genius Sports is uniquely positioned as the only company operating two synergistic businesses across official sports data and media and advertising.
“Genius Sports has spent years building the data infrastructure behind modern sport. With Legend, we now extend that into the moment where fans choose to participate and act. This combination not only strengthens our core sports business but also expands our ability to monetize new audiences in iGaming, increasing the economic value of our platform across both verticals and driving significant cash flow,” said Mark Locke, CEO of Genius Sports.
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