Betinia, the award-winning brand from Soft2Bet, has unveiled its most ambitious marketing campaign to date, appointing Diego Simeone as brand ambassador and launching a reimagined Football Manager experience designed to deepen player engagement and lifetime value.

Campaign: grit, strategy, legacy

Fronted by Simeone — a global symbol of discipline and tactical mastery — the campaign positions Betinia as more than a betting site: it’s a platform for players who want to build a legacy. Creative messaging and visuals challenge users to move beyond casual play, adopt a long-term strategy, and progress through skill-based tiers.

Watch the campaign video: youtube.com/watch?v=SgTFIAaS5mw

Football Manager: manager-style progression

Betinia’s upgraded Football Manager turns fans into decision-makers. The feature offers a tiered journey from Beginner → Legend, where players:

• Build and manage a squad
• Select formations and matchday tactics
• Track performance metrics (form, goals, assists, clean sheets, momentum)
• Complete missions and challenges to level up and unlock rewards

This gamified approach blends manager simulation with wagering mechanics, rewarding loyalty and consistent play while delivering a personalized session experience.

Brand voice & player promise

“Diego Simeone represents what football fans admire most: commitment, focus, and the will to improve,” said a Betinia spokesperson. The campaign translates that mindset into a platform where progress is visible, loyalty is valued, and every session feels meaningful.

Why it matters

By pairing a high-profile ambassador with a deep, manager-driven product, Betinia aims to increase retention, boost engagement, and create clearer pathways for long-term player value—appealing to both football fans and competitive players who prefer strategy over chance.

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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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