SIS (Sports Information Services), a leading provider of 24/7 live betting content, has expanded its long-standing partnership with Hollywoodbets through the launch of two new 49’s live draws.

The agreement enhances Hollywoodbets’ popular live Numbers product, giving players across Africa more daily opportunities to engage with the fixed-odds format.

New Brunchtime and Drivetime Draws

The newly introduced Brunchtime and Drivetime 49’s draws will run daily at:

• 11:49am (BST) / 12:49pm (SAST)

• 4:49pm (BST) / 5:49pm (SAST)

All draws are broadcast from SIS’s UK studios, delivered as a fully managed, end-to-end solution with a strong focus on integrity and reliability.

The new additions further strengthen Hollywoodbets’ live Numbers schedule, creating more touchpoints throughout the day to keep players engaged.

Building on Fast 15’s and 39’s Success

The expanded 49’s portfolio complements SIS’s existing Fast 15’s and 39’s draws, which launched with Hollywoodbets last year and have already delivered strong engagement and improved margins.

• Fast 15’s offers a high-frequency, high-churn format with competitive odds and an engaging, easy-to-follow structure.

• 39’s provides live draws every three minutes, acting as an effective filler product during quieter betting periods while increasing betting opportunities and win potential.

Together, the products form a comprehensive live Numbers ecosystem designed to maximise engagement and revenue throughout the day.

Strengthening SIS’ Position in Africa

Joe Andrews, Head of Sales across Africa at SIS, said the launch represents another milestone in the partnership.

“Our latest collaboration with Hollywoodbets will play a crucial role in elevating the profile of the Brunchtime and Drivetime draws across Africa, further strengthening our leading live Numbers position across the continent.

Alongside the continued success of Fast 15’s and 39’s, we are confident the enhanced 49’s product will resonate strongly with players as a dynamic alternative.”

Wayde Dorkin, Head of Product at Hollywoodbets, highlighted the importance of innovation in maintaining player engagement.

“We are always looking to evolve our product offering and deliver compelling, entertaining betting experiences. The addition of two new 49’s draws, alongside our existing Fast 15’s and 39’s content, significantly enhances our Numbers portfolio.

The SIS live Numbers offering has consistently engaged our players across Africa, and we’re confident this expanded product suite will drive continued growth.”

With additional daily draws and a proven live format, SIS and Hollywoodbets are reinforcing their commitment to delivering engaging, high-integrity betting content to players across Africa.

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Matchbook, the leading peer-to-peer betting exchange, has today revealed a strategic collaboration with the top Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) provider, RavenTrack, to handle all its affiliate tracking requirements. Since last November, all three of Matchbook’s main brands – Matchbook, Matchbook MX, and easyBet – have incorporated RavenTrack’s advanced platform.

The transition represents a notable enhancement in Matchbook’s operational framework, providing a seamless and effective affiliate tracking system throughout its network.

Commenting on the successful three-month partnership, Sean Leigh, senior affiliate manager for Matchbook, said: “The migration to the RavenTrack platform, which could have easily been difficult and drawn-out, was instead a very smooth and easy process. This success is thanks to the RavenTrack team and their support throughout the whole process, who were at all times responsive and incredibly efficient, guiding us through each step.”

Leigh added, “The platform itself is of a high standard, and when paired with the exceptional support given, far exceeds the software and service of our previous affiliate platform provider. Overall, we’ve been very happy with our decision to move to RavenTrack.”

Julian Pitts, head of commercial at RavenTrack, said: “It’s a true pleasure to have the Matchbook team and its many brands working with us and using our award-winning platform. The migration process’ exceptional smoothness is a true testament to the collaboration between the businesses. Our migration team prides itself on frictionless collaboration with operator teams, recognising that trust established from day one is critical to a successful and long-term partnership.

“This collaboration will allow Matchbook to leverage RavenTrack’s robust technology to optimise its affiliate programs and drive future growth.”

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The University of Iceland Lottery UIL (Happdrætti Háskóla Íslands) was established in 1933 for the purpose of funding the university buildings as well as the purchase of research equipment and other supplies. It is licensed to operate three types of lotteries in the Icelandic market: the traditional class lottery that was established upon its foundation, instant scratch cards, and some 500 gaming terminals which are currently operated in 19 venues across Iceland. Lottery games are very popular in Iceland and generally used as a means of raising money for community purposes.

The University of Iceland Lottery UIL (Happdrætti Háskóla Íslands) has implemented a new platform for gaming terminals in an aim to improve operational efficiency while ensuring a responsible approach to gaming. In a public tender, NOVOMATIC was chosen as the provider of the new CMS: NOVOVISION is the selected management solution, comprising in phase one a variety of functionalites including slots accounting, TiTo, AML, Business Intelligence and the NV smart Staff App in addition to providing the required IT infrastructure for all UIL venues. More system functionality is to be added at a later stage.

The system roll-out across all 19 venues was achieved in a timely manner during ongoing operations and with minimum disruption to the players. Apart from the manifold new functionalities on the operator side, the high level of system integration allows UIL customers to now redeem their tickets online via the UIL Players’ App directly to their bank accounts.

Fabian Schnötzinger, Market Coordination NBS, said: “This was a very special project that yielded immediate progress in ongoing operations. Gaining an in-depth understanding of the on-site requirements and implementing the integration together with the UIL team was a very positive experience for us, knowing that NOVOVISION would generate significant value in several areas. It was also the expertise and high level of commitment of the UIL team that made this project special: They addressed topics openly, provided quick feedback and made time in their schedules for implementation. This reliability and hands-on approach were real success factors. I am already looking forward to our cooperation in the next stages of the NOVOVISION implementation.”

“We are pleased to announce our collaboration with NOVOMATIC on this project. Slot machines are an important part of our business, and this technology will provide us with better access to information, helping us to responsibly manage our operations and enhance the player experience,” said Bryndís Hrafnkelsdóttir, CEO of UIL.

“The integration of the NOVOVISION platform has proceeded smoothly due to effective planning and great collaboration between UIL and NOVOMATIC. This platform offers features that will support us in making informed decisions without compromising our commitment to responsible gaming. As we move forward, we see opportunities to expand our service offerings and develop new solutions, including the upcoming implementation of electronic player cards. With NOVOVISION, we are well positioned to address the evolving needs of our customers while maintaining our focus on responsible gaming practices. This new platform is a key element of our strategy to enhance our operations and support our mission in the gaming market,” she added.

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