partnerships
Southampton FC scouting sports tech startups for Future of Football challenge
The Future of Football challenge is open to innovative companies ready to shape and test their solutions for updated football experiences in either the football development or fan engagement space. In spirit with its values of innovation and doing things differently, Southampton FC will offer a 4-week virtual programme — powered by Sport Republic and Yolo Group — to create opportunities and break away from conventional methods.
The challenge welcomes Web3 and sports tech startups and scaleups with novel solutions to:
- Football development (scouting, training, recovery, game analytics etc.)
- Fan engagement (gamification, loyalty programmes, matchday experiences, global fan engagement etc.)
Selected teams will rapidly test and pilot their solutions, participate in tailored workshops, and have regular and direct access to Southampton FC, Sport Republic, and Yolo Group decision-makers. At the St. Mary’s finale, teams will pitch for a commercial relationship with SFC and a £100k discretionary prize pool for post-programme solution development.
“Southampton FC’s commitment to innovating and creating a positive impact is central to the way we operate and make decisions. We’re excited to see programme participants create the future of football” said Sarah Batters, Director of Marketing and Partnerships as SFC.
Sport Republic, the owner of Southampton Football Club is a London-based investment firm in the sports and entertainment industry. Founded by Henrik Kraft and Rasmus Ankersen and backed by Lead Investor Dragan Šolak, Sport Republic’s vision is to grow high potential sports businesses and sports tech companies.
“Sport Republic are really looking forward to being part of the Future of Football challenge to power innovation in sports tech. We are continuously seeking the most innovative sports tech companies to join our portfolio and leveraging our clubs to drive growth and achieve digital transformation. ” said Henrik Kraft, Sport Republic and SFC Chairman.
Yolo Group is the managing partner for the Future of Football challenge. Yolo Group is a leader at the cross section of gaming, fintech, and blockchain, and operates the Sportsbet.io brand. Sportsbet.io is Southampton FC’s Main Club Partner.
“This programme is designed to push boundaries, to bring together a spectrum of solutions from startups around the globe. It’s a chance to create truly unique approaches — and test them. We’re driven by innovation; so, we’re looking forward to seeing the results,” said Tim Heath, GP at Yolo Investments, and founder of Yolo Group. The application deadline is 23 February 2023. Find more information and apply here: https://www.southamptonfc.com/saints-partners/future-of-football-challenge
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crypto sports
iBankroll signs risk-sharing deal with MonkeyTilt for VIP wagering limits
Partnership targets high-stakes variance coverage, enabling up to $1m-per-round blackjack and unlimited daily withdrawals, the companies say.
iBankroll has signed a risk-sharing partnership with crypto sports and casino operator MonkeyTilt to expand the operator’s high-stakes VIP wagering limits, the companies said.
The agreement uses iBankroll’s “Bankroll-as-a-Service” model, which is designed to absorb short-term variance tied to high-stakes play. iBankroll said the structure reduces the need for operators to hold large capital reserves to cover VIP action, freeing up balance sheet for investment in product, marketing and customer experience.
Under the deal, MonkeyTilt said it will offer $1 million per-round blackjack, $6 million maximum slot wins, unlimited daily withdrawals, and “top-of-market sports limits.” The press release adds that MonkeyTilt is backed by PolyChain and Pantera Capital and has raised over $80 million in funding.
Hayden Bowman, Co-Founder of iBankroll, said: “MonkeyTilt is building one of the most ambitious consumer products in the space.
“Sam and the team don’t take partnerships lightly and we don’t either when the deal is this size. We’ve spent the last several months getting every piece into place so MonkeyTilt can take on serious volume and volatility with zero bankroll risk on their side. It’s been a real pleasure working with them and we’re excited to keep going.”
Sam Kiki, Founder and CEO of MonkeyTilt, said: “MonkeyTilt has raised over $80 million from investors like Pantera Capital, Polychain, PokerGo, and myself. However, we have always had to earmark a large portion of our balance sheet to guarantee immediate payouts to winners.
“Moving forward, this risk will be assumed by our partners, freeing up our capital for growth. What most people don’t realise is that 99 percent of startup casinos don’t actually have a bankroll. Some take $100K-per-hand action knowing they can’t cover the downside. This deal puts us in the 1 percent that doesn’t have to think about it.”
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content-aggregation
Winpot adds REEVO slot content to its Mexico online casino lobby
Winpot has partnered with content provider REEVO to add the supplier’s slot portfolio to its online casino offering in Mexico.
REEVO is known as a content aggregator and also operates an in-house studio. Under the agreement, Winpot has added a range of REEVO titles to its lobby, including Hot Chilli Party, Three Wild Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf, Electro Reels Power Portal, Mackereels Catch Them All and Reel Fortune.
Tsvetan Dzhurov, Commercial Manager at Winpot, said: “Our mission has always been to provide Mexican players with a world-class entertainment experience that feels local and tailored to their tastes.
“REEVO’s high-performance slots, especially their Hold & Win mechanics, are a perfect fit for our audience. By integrating its innovative content alongside our national campaigns with Miroslava Montemayor, we are ensuring that Winpot remains the undisputed home of premium gaming in Mexico.”
Karl Grech, Head of Business Development at REEVO, added: “Our partnership with Winpot reflects REEVO’s strategy to grow in high-potential markets with leading operators. Mexico offers incredible opportunities, and we are proud to support Winpot with content that combines
performance, innovation, and strong player appeal. This is another important milestone in our expansion across Latin America.”
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content distribution
Peter & Sons signs slots deal with Tivoli Casino in Denmark
Peter & Sons has signed a partnership with Tivoli Casino to launch a selection of its slot titles on the operator’s Denmark-facing online casino.
Tivoli Casino is part of Danske Spil, the state-owned operator in Denmark. The deal expands Peter & Sons’ distribution in the regulated Danish market.
Yann Bautista, Co-Founder and Commercial Director at Peter & Sons said: “Tivoli Casino is a fantastic brand for Peter & Sons to partner with in Denmark. It has a unique identity in the market, and that sense of play and entertainment feels very aligned with the way we build our games. We’re excited to bring our portfolio to Danish players through a platform with such a strong local presence and recognizable character.”
Morten Bøgebjerg at Tivoli Casino added: “We are pleased to welcome Peter & Sons to Tivoli Casino as we continue expanding the entertainment available to our players. Their games are known for their distinctive art direction, original characters, and engaging mechanics, making them a strong addition to our casino offering. We believe their portfolio will resonate well with players looking for content with both quality and personality.”
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