Tag Archives: World Cup
Russia – Betting turnover for 2018 World Cup hits €136bn
FIFA, in conjunction with its integrity partners and in particular with its service provider Sportradar, identify and analyze betting behavior and patterns across a number of international and domestic football competitions around the globe, including the recent FIFA World Cup in Russia. Following the conclusion of the 21st edition of the FIFA World Cup, an…
US – SG Digital’s OpenBet Sportsbook processes 177m bets at World Cup
Scientific Games processed more than 177 million bets across all channels during the 2018 World Cup through OpenBet, SG Digital’s market-leading sportsbook. The platform’s success during the world’s premier sporting event indicates that millions of bettors participated in a seamless sports betting experience. SG Digital’s goal of powering its partners with world-class technology was apparent…
UK – Playtech BGT Sports enjoying record-breaking World Cup
Playtech BGT Sports (PBS) has announced a record-breaking World Cup as its SSBTs continue to drive increased revenues in the retail space. The terminals have processed more than 3.5m tickets so far – an increase of over 400 per cent on the statistics for the World Cup in Brazil four years ago. PBS has introduced…
UK – Playtech launches Top Trumps Football Stars
Playtech is getting into the World Cup spirit with a major new slot game, themed Live Dealer rooms and new Poker mini-games for Russia 2018. The latest addition to Playtech’s Sporting Legends series, Top Trumps Football Stars is based on the classic card game and, in a unique twist, allows players to choose which of…
Malta – Rizk.com offers new sportsbook ahead of World Cup
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has launched the most advanced and disruptive sports betting platform product of the last decade, introducing a different take on the odds market for the upcoming World Cup. The platform, which has been under development for the last 18 months, launched today on Rizk.com, the company’s own brand. It will be…
Malta – Golden Race World Cup will be ‘Game of the year’
Award-winning virtual sports developer Golden Race is launching a brand new virtual football product ahead of the World Cup. The Golden Race World Cup mirrors the competition format of the World Cup in Russia, with 32 nations split into eight groups with knockout rounds and a final. The new game is being made available to…
UK – Twelve40 takes aim with Lucky Shootout
Twelve40 has rolled out a new instant win title, Lucky Shootout, in time for the World Cup. Taking the form of a penalty shootout, Lucky Shootout gives players the opportunity to select their favourite teams and challenge a goalkeeper in the ultimate test of nerves. After the player picks their spot, the imposing goalkeeper has…
UK – Playtech BGT Sports’ MatchAcca launched for World Cup
Playtech BGT Sports (PBS) has unveiled its new MatchAcca tool, which will be available for customers on its self-service betting terminals (SSBTs) during the World Cup. MatchAcca, which gives customers the option to back related contingencies by combining several selections into a single bet within a single football match, will be the first product of…
Bulgaria – Habanero shoots with Knock-out Football
Habanero is giving players the chance to grab a win or two with its latest release, Knock-out Football. The provider’s five-reel slot features boots, balls and whistles as well as a fan-tastic soundtrack, all of which will get bettors in the mood for the sensational summer of football. If they are a hit on the…
