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Genius Sports’ tracking and scoreboard technologies approved by FIBA Equipment & Venue Centre
Genius Sports Limited, the official data, technology and commercial partner that powers the global sports ecosystem, has been granted “FIBA Approved Software” status for its cutting-edge Second Spectrum tracking technology and Sportzcast, its scoreboard data solutions.
Since its inception nearly three decades ago, the FIBA Equipment & Venue Centre’s mission has been to aid the growth and development of basketball by ensuring that basketball equipment and technology has the highest possible standards of quality, safety, durability and performance. FIBA’s aim is to stimulate innovation and ensure that new technologies that enhance the sport of basketball are made available for athletes, the public and the media.
Following an exacting evaluation process, Genius Sports’ Second Spectrum technology for teams, leagues, coaches, and broadcasters has been granted approved status and has been admitted to the FIBA Equipment & Venue Centre. Genius Sports’ tracking solutions leverage advanced machine learning and computer vision to capture advanced basketball metrics such as player speeds, distances and defensive impact.
ScoreLink, a robust solution created by Sportzcast to capture and distribute live scoreboard data has also been approved by FIBA. ScoreLink is integrated with FIBA LiveStats, the premier data collection in basketball which has scored more than a million games across 150 countries since its launch in 2008.
“Through the FIBA Approved Software program, we are able to explore how technology can support the growth of basketball, thanks to the help of Genius Sports,” said Bart Prinssen, Head of FIBA Equipment & Venue Centre. “We are proud to have a platform that is being used to amplify the awareness and adoption of software technology within the basketball community.”
“The admission of our Second Spectrum and Sportzcast technologies to the FIBA Equipment & Venue Centre is the latest milestone achievement in our 20-year partnership with FIBA,” said Steven Burton, Chief Partnerships Officer at Genius Sports. “We are delighted that FIBA has validated our technology and trusts us to provide our innovative tracking and scoreboard technologies to their members, teams, broadcasters and partners worldwide.”
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Beazt
Wildz Group Launches its New Online Betting Brand “Beazt”
The Wildz Group has launched Beazt — a new platform combining sports and casino entertainment within a single ecosystem.
Wildz is no stranger to cutting-edge products. The company was among the first ever to release a fully-fledged streaming casino, an achievement that has since been amplified by including Wildz TV. Since 2019, Wildz has launched multiple online casino brands as well as Wildz Sports, with each launch incorporating the latest technology, improving player experiences. This has culminated in Beazt, a sports-first platform designed to ensure that players enjoy seamless leisure gaming at every touchpoint.
Players will experience the gripping action of Beazt Mode, earn Myztery Boxes and get access to exclusive online events. There are wagering options to suit every budget, global sporting events 24/7, instant deposits and withdrawals and world-class VIP services for the high rollers.
Sam Brown, CEO at Wildz Group, said: “Beazt is arguably the most exciting product we have released since Wildz.com in 2019. We’ve used our latest technology to create the ultimate in online entertainment experience for gamblers across the globe. Based on player feedback, we’ve developed the ultimate Sports and Casino product that’s amazing to experience firsthand. It’s specifically tailored for instant access, rapid deposit and withdrawals, and exciting new instant reward and loyalty features that our players have come to expect from our products. It’s a truly immersive product, and we think our players will love it.”
Beazt delivers exceptional access to sports action. This includes a dedicated focus on combat sports events, offering punters a ringside seat to the betting action via innovative live streaming opportunities built into the product.
Alongside the sports betting options, a full online casino is on offer, boasting thousands of titles and all the most popular online slot, table, crash and live games players expect.
Beazt also launches with cutting-edge banking technology, offering players rapid and secure transactions via digital passcode technology and biometric login and transaction features. Fast, frictionless and secure.
Behind the extravagance of the online platform’s front end, Beazt sits on the same ISO 27001-certified platform as all other Wildz Group brands. Here, compliance, player safety and security are at the core, alongside the latest fully automated lifecycle management tools that deliver bespoke and engaging experiences for the players.
Brown added: “Years of operating our multi-brand, multi-jurisdictional business across regulated markets have taught us what it takes to provide players with the tools they need to enjoy gambling in a safe, secure and ultimately fun space. Our brands are designed to be transparent and intuitive, offer all the most secure payment methods, and give players the tools to manage their gaming experience responsibly. Beazt sets new standards for our players, by utilising the latest technology, including (for the first time) biometric features for speed and security.”
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Asia
EGT Digital to Debut Highly Anticipated “TNT Jack” Slot at SiGMA Asia 2026
Just days before its official release, EGT Digital will demonstrate one of its most anticipated slot releases to SiGMA Asia 2026 – TNT Jack, an adventure game built around cascading mechanics, with a multiplier, and a signature Dynamite feature. The launch headlines a full showcase of the company’s iGaming ecosystem at Stand 2318, as EGT Digital doubles down on Southeast Asia – one of the most competitive and fastest-growing regulated iGaming territories globally.
TNT Jack puts players in pursuit of buried treasure across a 7X7 game format, powered by the Toppling Reels feature – winning combinations trigger cascading effects that extend gameplay and build win potential. An increasing multiplier grows with consecutive wins on the same positions, reaching up to x1024.
The game’s Dynamite feature clears sections of the grid to unlock fresh winning opportunities, while Free Spins with retrigger options and persistent multipliers deliver a strong retention loop from first spin to last. All visitors at the stand will be able to experience this engaging title through a fully functional demo.
At SiGMA Asia, EGT Digital will present its complete product suite:
• Casino Games Portfolio – 180+ in-house titles, designed to deliver engaging gameplay experiences across multiple player preferences and market segments.
• Gaming Aggregator – instant access to 20,000+ games from 200+ providers, enabling rapid content scaling without complex integration overhead.
• Sportsbook – flexible integration options and optimised betting performance for operators entering or expanding in sports betting markets.
• X-Nave iGaming Platform – modular casino and sportsbook management built for operators who need configurability without sacrificing stability.
• Payment Gateway – secure, seamless transaction processing designed to reduce friction at every stage of the player journey.
“SiGMA Asia is the perfect stage to showcase how EGT Digital combines strong game content with the technology operators need to scale efficiently. TNT Jack brings exactly the kind of high-energy gameplay today’s players look for. Combined with our platform, aggregator, sportsbook, and payment solutions, we offer a complete ecosystem designed to adapt to the fast pace and specific demands of Asian markets,” said Mariana Manchina, Director – EGT Philippines Corp.
EGT will also showcase some of its most successful land-based products. The main focus will be on the company’s Asian-themed solutions – the Asian-themed jackpots Zhao Cai Shuang Yu, Sheng Sheng Bu Xi and Cai Fu Tian Jiang, as well as the brand new multigame Supreme Wang Union. The selection will be complemented by the well-known G 50 J2 Up slot cabinets, S 32 T terminals and the GRSA roulette centre.
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Betting and Gaming Council
Britain’s Black Market Betting to Hit £33B by 2028 as Forecasts Show One in Five Stakes Could Go Illegal
The amount staked with illegal gambling operators in the UK is forecast to almost double by 2028, according to new independent analysis.
Research by H2 Gambling Capital (H2GC) shows black market stakes are expected to surge from £17bn in 2025 to more than £33bn by 2028.
That means almost one fifth (19.2%) of all online betting and gaming stakes could be placed with unsafe, unregulated black market operators within three years.
The Betting and Gaming Council warned the figures underline the growing scale and speed of the illegal gambling market, which operates outside UK rules, pays no tax, and offers none of the safer gambling protections required of licensed operators.
Grainne Hurst, Chief Executive of the Betting and Gaming Council, said: “These forecasts are a wake-up call. The black market is not a distant threat, it is growing fast, becoming more visible, and attracting billions of pounds in stakes from British customers.
“By 2028, almost one in five pounds staked online could be with illegal operators. These sites pay no UK tax, support no British jobs, and offer none of the protections that exist in the regulated sector.
“The lesson for policymakers is clear. If the regulated market is made less competitive through higher taxes or intrusive checks, customers will not stop betting, they will simply move to the black market.
“As the Gambling Commission considers financial risk assessments, it is vital that any checks are genuinely frictionless and targeted. Any policy that unintentionally drives even more customers towards illegal operators will undermine player safety and damage the regulated sector.
“That is why ministers and regulators must avoid measures that hand an advantage to the black market.”
The regulated betting and gaming sector supports 109,000 jobs, contributes £6.8bn to the economy, generates £4bn in tax each year and provides vital funding for sports, including horseracing.
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